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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBuron Lane Apartments
221 Buron LnSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul
612 Stewart AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing Available
1028 8th AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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$799 - $1,250
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHumboldt Senior 55+ Apartments
508 Humboldt AveSt. Paul, MN 55107
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680 6th St
680 6th StNewport, MN 55055
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNewport Ponds
1650 10th AveNewport, MN 55055
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Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | Spacious & Comfortable Living
177 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWestview Park Community
285 Westview Dr EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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South St. Paul, MN Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South St. Paul?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap South St. Paul Studio Apartments | $1,320 | $865 | $1,497 |
| Cheap South St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $799 | $1,865 |
| Cheap South St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $1,075 | $3,432 |
| Cheap South St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $1,544 | $2,687 |
| Cheap South St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South St. Paul, MN
Pricing Updated: 12/08/2025Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| South St Paul | $1,850 | $900 | 193 |
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 Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments in the West Side neighborhood priced from $799. Annapolis Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South St. Paul apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Annapolis Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Newport Ponds | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 2-845 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN
As of December 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 427 20th Ave S Model at 427 20th Ave S, Unit B starting at $1,850 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Nature View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 5721 Brent Ave | 5729 | 3BR,4BA | $0.78 |
| 427 20th Ave S, Unit B | 427 20th Ave S | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Chateau Apartments | Limousin | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Emerson Hills Apartments | Oakdale | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Colonial Terrace | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing Available | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 2-845 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 680 6th St | 680 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Walk Score®
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
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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 $1,129.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South St. Paul?
The cheapest apartment in South St. Paul is Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in South St. Paul costs $1,850.
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 34 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 $284 which is $1,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St. Paul.
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