
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN from $400 (119 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St Louis County.


Park Apartments

Laurentian Apartments

Ivy Manor Apartments

Meadowview Apartments

Mountain Manor Apartments

226 Piedmont Ave

5739 Marble Ave

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707 Garfield St, Unit garfield 2

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Townview Villas
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Meadowbrook Apartments

Marlin Manor

1317 E 2nd St

2125 E Superior St

Duluth Board of Trade - Lofts

Lincoln Park Apartments

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The Ledge Apartments

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Yorkleigh

306 N 5th Ave W
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302 N 5th Ave W

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4880 Miller Trunk Hwy, Unit 1

218 2nd St N

Wahldorf

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Park Villa Apartments

Hilltop Manor

2023 7th Ave E

104 5th St S

119 E 3rd St

1817 E 1st St
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Lesterwood Apartments

CityView Flats

Mount Royal Apartment

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310 1st St N, Unit 1

1621 E Superior St

310 S 8th Ave W

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Eastview Apartments

Cove Apartments

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119 5th St S, Unit 1

2409 W 9th St
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Westgate Townhomes

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The Overlook

Village Place Apartments

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209 E 4th St, Unit 2

230 E 4th St

707 S 5th Ave

305-307 N 8th Ave E

15 E 8th St

25 W Redwing St
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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 | $1,307 | $644 | $1,859 |
| St Louis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $575 | $2,612 |
| St Louis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $625 | $5,822 |
| St Louis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,070 | $1,200 | $3,495 |
| St Louis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $1,900 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available St Louis County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St Louis County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at 115 3rd St S priced from $575. 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 | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| 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 |
| 5739 Marble Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Lakeside Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $810 |
| Marlin Manor | Marlin Manor, 2 bed, 1 bath. | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Lincoln Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Louis County area is the $1.02 price per square foot 927 E 5th St Model at 927 E 5th St, Unit A in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value St Louis County apartment is the 1927 E 5th St Model at 1927 E 5th St, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Congdon 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 927 E 5th St, Unit A | 927 E 5th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| 1927 E 5th St, Unit 1 | 1927 E 5th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Ivy Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 5739 Marble Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Buckingham Green Apartments | G | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Marlin Manor | Marlin Manor, 2 bed, 1 bath. | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Lakeside Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bdr - Subsidized | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 115 3rd St S | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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 $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Louis County?
The cheapest apartment in St Louis County is 115 3rd St S which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in St Louis County costs $2,500.
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 $288 which is $2,212 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Louis County.
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