Cheap Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN from $600 (38 Rentals)

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Bromley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bromley Apartments

1820 Bromley AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Ten-0-Nine
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten-0-Nine

1009 Concord St NSouth St. Paul, MN 55075

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Kaposia Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kaposia Valley

1905 Parkwood DrSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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97 Orme St E

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680 6th St
$950
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680 6th St

680 6th StNewport, MN 55055
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Eagle Pointe
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$996 - $2,065
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$976 - $2,045
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Eagle Pointe

2044 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Pioneer Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Apartments

900 3rd StSt. Paul Park, MN 55071
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Stryker Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stryker Apartments

714-720 Stryker AveSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Annapolis Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Annapolis Apartments

226-234 Annapolis St WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Covington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Court

364 E Marie AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Apartments

153 Emerson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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10 Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Pointe Apartments

1440 10th AveNewport, MN 55055
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Bellows Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellows Court

1530 Bellows CtWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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756 Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

756 Hall Apartments

756 Hall AveSt. Paul, MN 55107
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South St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the South St. Paul, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South St. Paul Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South St Paul$1,860$900150

Cheapest Available South St. Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South St. Paul, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Annapolis Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $945. Covington Court in the Lone Oak neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Annapolis Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$945
Covington CourtOne Bedroom 11C1BR,1BA$980
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$995
Westview Park CommunityRedbrick Courts - 1br1BR,1BA$1,015
Charlton Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,049
Buron Lane Apartments207 Buron Lane 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
Kaposia Valley1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Live at The Oaks of West Saint PaulThe Ridge - Updated1BR,1BA$1,099
PEARLWOOD ESTATESOpen living space + spacious master & vaulted c...1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South St. Paul area is the $0.78 price per square foot 5729 Model at 5721 Brent Ave in the in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value South St. Paul apartment is the 1562 Motor Ave Model at 1562 Motor Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5721 Brent Ave57293BR,4BA$0.78
1562 Motor Ave, Unit 11562 Motor Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
Imperial Heights Apartments2 Bedroom + Den Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Allen Avenue2 Bedroom - Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.41
Buron Circle Apartments2 bedroom deluxe2BR,1BA$1.42
Charlton ParkRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Bellows CourtRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Charlton PlaceRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
680 6th St680 6th St1BR,1BA$1.27
Westview Park CommunityRedbrick Courts - 1br1BR,1BA$1.45

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Getting Around South St. Paul, MN

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49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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36 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South St. Paul Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South St. Paul?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South St. Paul is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South St. Paul?

The cheapest apartment in South St. Paul is Annapolis Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in South St. Paul costs $1,860.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South St. Paul?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in South St. Paul that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South St. Paul?

Cheap apartments in South St. Paul have an average cost of $536 which is $1,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St. Paul.

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