
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN from $400 (100 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

Townview Villas

201 N 5th Ave W

509 N 3rd Ave E

1702 E 2nd St
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218 2nd St N

Lincoln Park Apartments

2023 7th Ave E

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Yorkleigh

Meadowbrook Apartments

104 5th St S

Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

Park Villa Apartments

The Androy Apartments

115 E 3rd St
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310 S 8th Ave W

Lesterwood Apartments

CityView Flats

4813 W 5th St

1213 1/2 W 1st St

Eastview Apartments

Urbane218

Westgate Townhomes

Mount Royal Manor

Village Place Apartments
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Cove Apartments

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1227 E 3rd St, Unit c

1127 E 3rd St

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1207 E 4th St, Unit 1207

The Acres on Arrowhead ll

Highland Village Apartments

Village at Matterhorn

906 North 6th Ave E

410 N 52nd Ave W
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Bridgeman Russell

Lincoln Park Flats

1826 E Superior St

317 1/2 N 4th Ave W

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1826 E Superior St, Unit 3

603 S 71st Ave W

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317 N 4th Ave W, Unit 317

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103 E 8th St, Unit 1

4835 Howard Gnesen Rd

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15 E 10th St, Unit 3
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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 | $1,318 | $585 | $1,858 |
| St Louis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $700 | $2,611 |
| St Louis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $750 | $5,821 |
| St Louis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $1,250 | $3,899 |
| St Louis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $1,425 | $2,000 |
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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 |
| Kenwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| 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 |
| Raintree West Apartments | 1 bedroom - Section 8 | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Alice Nettell Towers | 1 Bedroom | Studio, | $821 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN
As of December 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Louis County area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3431 19th Ave E Model at 3431 19th Ave E, Unit 101 in the starting from $2,000. The second greatest value St Louis County apartment is the 920 E 9th St Model at 920 E 9th St, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.00 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3431 19th Ave E, Unit 101 | 3431 19th Ave E | 3BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| 920 E 9th St, Unit 2 | 920 E 9th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 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 |
| Lakeside Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Kenwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
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 $895.
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 $2,400.
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 26 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 $342 which is $2,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Louis County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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