
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN from $400 (121 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St Louis County.


Ivy Manor Apartments

Meadowview Apartments

Mountain Manor Apartments

119 1st St N

5739 Marble Ave

724 11th St N

Townview Villas

2901 W 3rd St

201 N 5th Ave W
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1702 E 2nd St

Lincoln Park Apartments

104 5th St S

2023 7th Ave E

Meadowbrook Apartments

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725 E 5th St, Unit 3

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Yorkleigh

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4880 Miller Trunk Hwy, Unit 1

Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

Park Villa Apartments
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The Androy Apartments

4813 W 5th St

115 E 3rd St

310 S 8th Ave W

Lesterwood Apartments

CityView Flats

1213 1/2 W 1st St

Mount Royal Apartment

423 N 1st Ave E

Eastview Apartments
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Urbane218

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209 E 4th St, Unit 2

1632 London Rd

Westgate Townhomes

Mount Royal Manor

Village Place Apartments

329 S 7th Ave W

1207 E 4th St

1127 E 3rd St

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1207 E 4th St, Unit 1207
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Cove Apartments

Highland Village Apartments

Village at Matterhorn

906 North 6th Ave E

410 N 52nd Ave W

820 W 4th St

Bridgeman Russell

Lincoln Park Flats

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317 N 4th Ave W, Unit 317
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St Louis County, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Louis County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis County Studio Apartments | $1,306 | $585 | $1,858 |
| St Louis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $700 | $2,611 |
| St Louis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,221 | $750 | $5,821 |
| St Louis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,919 | $1,250 | $3,899 |
| St Louis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,850 | $2,399 |
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Cheapest Available St Louis County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St Louis County, MN is a Studio unit found at Ivy Manor Apartments priced from $585. Meadowview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Louis County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Manor Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $585 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 1 Bdr-Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Mountain Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| Cascade Apartments | Secure this studio NOW! Renovated studio with k... | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| 5739 Marble Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Lakeside Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Raintree West Apartments | 2 bedroom - Section 8 | 2BR,1BA | $934 |
| The Androy Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $936 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN
As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Louis County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 920 E 9th St Model at 920 E 9th St, Unit 2 in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value St Louis County apartment is the 1303 E 2nd St Model at 1303 E 2nd St, Unit 1 starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Louis County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 920 E 9th St, Unit 2 | 920 E 9th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 1303 E 2nd St, Unit 1 | 1303 E 2nd St | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 1605 E 4th St, Unit 2 | 1605 E 4th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Summit Ridge Luxury Apartments | Park Point | 3BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| The Androy Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 5739 Marble Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Raintree West Apartments | 2 bedroom - Section 8 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Lakeside Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Louis County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Louis County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Louis County is under $936.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Louis County?
The cheapest apartment in St Louis County is Meadowview Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in St Louis County costs $2,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Louis County?
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 23 regular apartments in St Louis County 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 St Louis County?
Cheap apartments in St Louis County have an average cost of $336 which is $2,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Louis County.
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