Cheap Homes for Rent in Lowertown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $900 (7 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Lowertown area of Saint Paul.

property at 694 Desoto St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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694 Desoto St

St. PaulMN55130

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property at 812 Capitol Hts

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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812 Capitol Hts, Unit #1, Unit #1

812 Capitol Hts
St. PaulMN55103
property at 66 9th St E

$1,250

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$1,250

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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66 9th St E, Unit 2101, Unit 2101

66 9th St E
St. PaulMN55101

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Cheapest Available Lowertown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lowertown area of St. Paul, MN is a Studio unit found at The Historic Minnesota Building priced from $629. Parkway Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $692. Here are the most affordable Lowertown apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$692
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lowertown, MN

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lowertown area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,561. The second greatest value Lowertown apartment is the 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lowertown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.04
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
431 Minnehaha Ave E, Unit Upper Duplex431 Minnehaha Ave E2BR,1BA$1.09
1430 Case Ave, Unit Birmingham Apartments1430 Case Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
Euclid View FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
697-705 Conway2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
795 East 6th StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowertown

What type of rentals are currently available in Lowertown?

There are currently 145 Apartments for Rent in Lowertown, MN with pricing that ranges from $629 to $5,410. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lowertown ranging from $975 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lowertown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lowertown ranges from $975 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,697.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lowertown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lowertown range from $1,495 to $4,353, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,875 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,600.

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