Cheap Homes for Rent in South St. Paul, MN from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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property at 132 W Warburton St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

132 W Warburton St

South St. PaulMN55075
property at 895 Humboldt Ave

$1,200 - $2,700

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1 To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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895 Humboldt Ave

St. PaulMN55118
property at 170 Page St W

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 15

170 Page St W, Unit B, Unit B

170 Page St W
St. PaulMN55107
property at 778 Winslow Ave

$1,299

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$1,299

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$1,299

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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778 Winslow Ave

St. PaulMN55107

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property at 936 Westminster St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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936 Westminster St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 685 Burr St N

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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685 Burr St N

St. PaulMN55130

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property at 500 Robert St N

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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500 Robert St N

St. PaulMN55101
property at 542 Hazel St N

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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542 Hazel St N

St. PaulMN55119
property at 391 Grand Ave

$1,525

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$1,525

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

391 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55102
property at 691 Conway St

$1,525

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$1,525

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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691 Conway St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 630 7th Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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630 7th Ave

NewportMN55055

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South St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2026

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$8,775$1,07510

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. George & Stevens Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. 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
George & Stevens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Covington CourtOne Bedroom 11C1BR,1BA$990
2-8451 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Newport PondsStudio (500 sq. ft.)Studio,1BA$999

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

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South St. Paul area is the $1.24 price per square foot Large 2BR/2BA Model at Southview Greens in the in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value South St. Paul apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at The Ridge starting at $1,550 with a $1.32 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.
Southview GreensLarge 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.24
The Ridge2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.32
756 Hall Avenue Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.31
Charlton ParkRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Country Club Manor Apartments1 bedroom N1BR,1BA$1.53
Bellows CourtRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
2-8451 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.45
219 4th Ave S219 4th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.40
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio ,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about South St. Paul

What type of rentals are currently available in South St. Paul?

There are currently 250 Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $652 to $7,464. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South St. Paul ranging from $1,075 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South St. Paul?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South St. Paul ranges from $1,075 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,096.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South St. Paul?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South St. Paul range from $1,679 to $2,816, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,026. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.

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