
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN from $495 (98 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St Louis County.


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Laurentian Apartments

Ivy Manor Apartments

Meadowview Apartments

Mountain Manor Apartments

The Acres on Arrowhead

5739 Marble Ave

613 E 1st St

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Townview Villas
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Meadowbrook Apartments

2125 E Superior St

2307 E Superior St

Marlin Manor

Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

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Lincoln Park Apartments

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Yorkleigh

827-829 E 3rd St

218 2nd St N
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Park Villa Apartments

113-115 N 22nd Ave W

Hilltop Manor

Cove Apartments

Lesterwood Apartments

117 E 3rd St

1621 E Superior St

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1331 W 3rd St, Unit 3

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Mount Royal Apartment
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310 S 8th Ave W

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Eastview Apartments

310 E 5th St

313 N 7th Ave E, Unit 1st Floor

Westgate Townhomes

Village Place Apartments

2617-2619 W 3rd St

305-307 N 8th Ave E

707 1/2 S 5th Ave

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209 E 4th St, Unit 2
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423 N 15th Ave E, Unit 423

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16 S 19th Ave E, Unit 2

25 W Redwing St

15 E 8th St

808 E 3rd St

3101 Restormel St

305 N 12th Ave E

1206 E 3rd St

327 W 4th St

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25 W 9th St, Unit 1
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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 | $1,320 | $495 | $1,859 |
| St Louis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,717 | $525 | $2,612 |
| St Louis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $625 | $5,712 |
| St Louis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,200 | $3,495 |
| St Louis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,700 | $1,950 |
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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 115 3rd St S priced from $495. Laurentian Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Louis County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 3rd St S | Studio/Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $495 |
| Laurentian Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Park Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $625 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 1 Bdr-Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Mountain Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| Cascade Apartments | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Birchwood East Apartments | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $856 |
| 610 Commonwealth Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Eustone Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Louis County area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2bd 2bth Model at Maple Glen Estates in the in the Duluth Heights neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value St Louis County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Market Rate Model at Village at Matterhorn starting at $1,344 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Duluth Heights 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Glen Estates | 2bd 2bth | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Village at Matterhorn | 2 Bedroom Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Raintree West Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Pine Manor Townhouses | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Ivy Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 5739 Marble Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Birchwood East Apartments | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bdr - Subsidized | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Park Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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 Laurentian Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in St Louis County costs $1,722.
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 11 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 $236 which is $1,486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Louis County.
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