
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South St Paul Neighborhood of South Saint Paul, MN from $700 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South St Paul area of South Saint Paul.


Waterford Green Apartments & Townhomes

Heritage Crest Apartments

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405 10th Ave N

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405 10th Ave N, Unit 203

Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes

Buron Lane Apartments

136 11th Ave N

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The Concord

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The Drover
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612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul

Anderson-Elrose Apartments

Summit Bryant

Bromley Apartments

132 W Warburton St

Ten-0-Nine

Grand Hill Condominiums

Greystone Apartments

Buron Circle Apartments

1120 Bryant Ave
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Westview Park Community

Somerset Green/Sandalwood Place

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Stoneridge

Imperial Heights Apartments

931 Smith Ave S

903 Oakdale Ave

Trinoja

PEARLWOOD ESTATES

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Charlton Place

Southview Greens
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Lake Cove Village

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Eagle Pointe Apartments

Holiday Acres Apartments

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Oakdale Apartments

Allen Avenue

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Charlton Terrace

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Colonial Terrace

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Charlton Park

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White Oaks Apartments

Salem Green
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Rooftop 252

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Oaks of West Saint Paul

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Avana Southview

Country Club Manor Apartments

Stryker Apartments

97 Orme Ave E

Colonial Court Apartments

Annapolis Apartments

Covington Court

845 Dodd Rd
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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 | $1,320 | $1,005 | $2,814 |
| South St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $950 | $9,518 |
| South St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,733 | $1,175 | $8,351 |
| South St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,745 | $2,770 |
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There are currently 58 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 Westview Park Community priced from $1,075. Trinoja has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable South St Paul apartments for rent in South St. Paul, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Trinoja | 903 Oakdale Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| PEARLWOOD ESTATES | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Waitlist Application | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Grand Hill Condominiums | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Imperial Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes | CPA - 2 Bedroom D | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Summit Bryant | Summit Bryant - 920-1... | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Holiday Acres Apartments | One Bedroom 672 | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| 756 Hall Avenue Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Belvidere Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St Paul, MN
As of July 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Bellows Court | Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Chateau Apartments | Burgundy | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - B | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Kaposia Valley Apartments | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Avana Southview | A5GR | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 756 Hall Avenue Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Charlton Park | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Grand Hill Condominiums | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Best Local Schools in South St Paul, South Saint Paul, MN
Lincoln Center Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,183.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South St Paul?
The cheapest apartment in South St Paul is Westview Park Community which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in South St Paul costs $2,102.
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 20 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 $146 which is $1,956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St Paul.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.