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

Heritage Crest Apartments

Buron Lane Apartments

612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul
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Stryker Senior Housing

Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments

George & Stevens Apartments

97 Orme St E

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680 6th St

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Eagle Pointe

Charlton Terrace

Holiday Acres Apartments
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Westview Park Community

Colonial Terrace

Southview Greens

Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul

PEARLWOOD ESTATES
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South St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South St. Paul?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap South St. Paul Studio Apartments | $1,232 | $800 | $2,522 |
Cheap South St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $900 | $9,557 |
Cheap South St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,075 | $5,442 |
Cheap South St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $1,500 | $2,807 |
Cheap South St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,999 | $1,999 |
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South St. Paul, MN Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South St. Paul, MN
Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025Current 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 | $1,860 | $900 | 150 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Annapolis Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Covington Court | One Bedroom 11C | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Westview Park Community | Redbrick Courts - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Charlton Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Buron Lane Apartments | 207 Buron Lane 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Kaposia Valley | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | The Ridge - Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
PEARLWOOD ESTATES | Open 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5721 Brent Ave | 5729 | 3BR,4BA | $0.78 |
1562 Motor Ave, Unit 1 | 1562 Motor Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Imperial Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom + Den Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
Allen Avenue | 2 Bedroom - Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Buron Circle Apartments | 2 bedroom deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Charlton Park | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Bellows Court | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Charlton Place | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
680 6th St | 680 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Westview Park Community | Redbrick Courts - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Getting Around South St. Paul, MN
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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