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133 Winifred St W

St. PaulMN55107

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South St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in South St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

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$900157

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 Colonial Court Apartments in the Moreland neighborhood priced from $905. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$905
Annapolis Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$945
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$995
Westview Park CommunityWestview Gardens - 1br1BR,1BA$1,005
Charlton Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,049

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

As of September 15, 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$1.41
Allen Avenue2 Bedroom - Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.41
Buron Circle Apartments2 bedroom deluxe2BR,1BA$1.42
Charlton ParkRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Charlton PlaceRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
680 6th St680 6th St1BR,1BA$1.27
Kaposia Valley1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Westview Park CommunityWestview Gardens - 1br1BR,1BA$1.46

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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 251 Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $800 to $8,699. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South St. Paul ranging from $899 to $3,400.

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 $899 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,163.

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 $1,500 to $2,672, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,499 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,999.

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