Cheap Homes for Rent in South St. Paul, MN from $999 (12 Rentals)

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property at 221 Grand Ave W
$999

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Base Rent$999

Total Monthly Price$999
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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221 Grand Ave W

South St. PaulMN55075
property at 200 1st Ave S
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1

200 1st Ave S, Unit 3

200 1st Ave S
South St. PaulMN55075
property at 221 Grand Ave W
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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221 Grand Ave W, Unit 305

221 Grand Ave W
South St. PaulMN55075
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property at 422 4th Ave S
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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422 4th Ave S

South St. PaulMN55075

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property at 936 Westminster St
$1,375

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Base Rent$1,375

Total Monthly Price$1,375
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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936 Westminster St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 255 Westview Dr
$1,425

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Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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255 Westview Dr, Unit 317

255 Westview Dr
St. PaulMN55118
property at 604 Oakdale Ave
$1,595

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Base Rent$1,595

Total Monthly Price$1,595
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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604 Oakdale Ave

St. PaulMN55107
property at 2049 Parkside Dr
$1,675

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Base Rent$1,675

Total Monthly Price$1,675
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

2049 Parkside Dr

St. PaulMN55119
property at 5447 Babcock Trl
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695

Total Monthly Price$1,695
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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5447 Babcock Trl, Unit 105

5447 Babcock Trl
Inver Grove HeightsMN55077
property at 1049 Gorman Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1049 Gorman Ave

St. PaulMN55118

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South St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in South St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/29/2026

Current rental homes in the South St. Paul, MN area range in price from $1,250 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $1,950. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for South St. Paul Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South St Paul$1,950$1,25011

Cheapest Available South St. Paul Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in South St. Paul, MN is a 3 Beds home found at 1509 Concord St S in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood priced from $2,150. 745 21st St in the Newport neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 4 Beds rental home currently listed from $2,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South St. Paul homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1509 Concord St S1509 Concord St S3BR, 1BA$2,150
745 21st St745 21st St4BR, 2BA$2,250
7367 Braden Trail7367 Braden Trail3BR, 3BA$2,500
1546 Timberwood Ln1546 Timberwood Ln4BR, 4BA$3,500

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

As of September 29, 2026 the best value rental home in the South St. Paul area is the $1.49 price per square foot 1546 Timberwood Ln Model at 1546 Timberwood Ln in the Thompson Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value South St. Paul rental home is the 745 21st St Model at 745 21st St in the Newport neighborhood starting at $2,250 with a $1.25 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South St. Paul homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1546 Timberwood Ln1546 Timberwood Ln4BR, 4BA$1.49
745 21st St745 21st St4BR, 2BA$1.25
7367 Braden Trail7367 Braden Trail3BR, 3BA$1.52
1509 Concord St S1509 Concord St S3BR, 1BA$1.46
255 Westview Dr, Unit 317255 Westview Dr2BR, 2BA$1.20
5447 Babcock Trl, Unit 1055447 Babcock Trl2BR, 2BA$1.70
221 Grand Ave W, Unit 305221 Grand Ave W2BR, 1BA$1.34

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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 256 Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $950 to $8,781. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South St. Paul ranging from $999 to $3,800.

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 $999 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,280.

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 $1,495 to $2,770, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,795 to $3,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,199.

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