
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South St Paul Neighborhood of South Saint Paul, MN from $700 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South St Paul area of South Saint Paul.


612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul

Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing Available

Somerset Green/Sandalwood Place
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Charlton Estates

Oakdale Apartments

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Stoneridge Apts-2060

Westview Park Community

97 Orme St E

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Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | Spacious & Comfortable Living

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Charlton Terrace
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South St Paul, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St Paul Studio Apartments | $1,283 | $979 | $1,497 |
| South St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $900 | $1,865 |
| South St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $1,075 | $4,155 |
| South St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $1,535 | $2,632 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South St Paul Neighborhood of South Saint Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available South St Paul Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South St Paul area of South St. Paul, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Annapolis Apartments priced from $945. Oakdale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable South St Paul apartments for rent in South St. Paul, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Oakdale Apartments | The Cedar | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | Spacious & Comfortable Living | The Nook - Fully Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Buron Lane Apartments | 207 Buron Lane 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St Paul, MN
As of December 29, 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 427 20th Ave S Model at 427 20th Ave S, Unit B starting at $1,850 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Nature View 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5721 Brent Ave | 5729 | 3BR,4BA | $0.78 |
| 427 20th Ave S, Unit B | 427 20th Ave S | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Avana Southview | B4GR | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Emerson Hills Apartments | Oakdale | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Colonial Terrace | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Charlton Terrace | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing Available | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Bellows Court | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Lincoln Center Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including South Saint Paul. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
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 $1,210.
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 $1,850.
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 34 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 $354 which is $1,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St Paul.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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