Cheap Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN from $600 (49 Rentals)

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The Drover
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Drover

161 Concord ExchangeSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Bromley Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bromley Apartments

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

Ten-0-Nine

1009 Concord St NSouth St. Paul, MN 55075

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Pioneer Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Apartments

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

Trinoja

903 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Covington Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Court

364 E Marie AveWest 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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756 Hall Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

756 Hall Apartments

756 Hall AveSt. Paul, MN 55107
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205 Wentworth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

205 Wentworth

205 Wentworth Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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966-976 Robert St S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

966-976 Robert St S

966-976 Robert St SWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Apartments

153 Emerson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Bellows Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellows Court

1530 Bellows CtWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charlton Park

100 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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South St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025

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$1,995$700111

Cheapest Available South St. Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South St. Paul, MN is a Studio unit found at Stryker Senior Housing in the West Side neighborhood priced from $652. 612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul in the Hepburn Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
612 Stewart Ave., South St. PaulStudioStudio,1BA$700
Holiday Acres ApartmentsStudio 399Studio,1BA$1,000
Covington CourtOne Bedroom 11B1BR,1BA$1,015
Westview Park CommunityRedbrick Courts - 1br1BR,1BA$1,015
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,020
Charlton TerraceRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (sm)1BR,1BA$1,028
Live at The Oaks of West Saint PaulThe Nook - Updated1BR,1BA$1,050
Buron Lane Apartments207 Buron Lane 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
PEARLWOOD ESTATESOpen living space + spacious master & vaulted c...1BR,1BA$1,100

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

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South St. Paul area is the $1.45 price per square foot B7 Model at Avana Southview in the in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,654. The second greatest value South St. Paul apartment is the Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Charlton Park starting at $1,449 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Moreland 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.
Avana SouthviewB72BR,2BA$1.45
Charlton ParkRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Allen Avenue2 Bedroom - Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.41
Colonial TerraceRenovated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Kaposia Valley2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Buron Circle Apartments2 bedroom deluxe2BR,1BA$1.42
Emerson Hills ApartmentsEmerson1BR,1BA$1.37
Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Bellows CourtRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Westview Park CommunityRedbrick Courts - 1br1BR,1BA$1.45

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Getting Around South St. Paul, MN

Walk Score®

48 / 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

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 Covington Court which is listed at $1,010, while the average apartment in South St. Paul costs $1,995.

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 21 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 $325 which is $1,670 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St. Paul.

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