
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN from $400 (94 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in St Louis County.


Laurentian Apartments

Ivy Manor Apartments

119 1st St N

Meadowview Apartments

Mountain Manor Apartments

5739 Marble Ave

412 N 11th Ave E

Townview Villas

Meadowbrook Apartments
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The Androy Apartments

332 N 21st Ave W

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Lincoln Park Apartments

104 5th St S

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Yorkleigh

1027 E Chapman St, Unit 2

306 N 5th Ave W

302 N 5th Ave W

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4880 Miller Trunk Hwy, Unit 1, Unit 1
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622 E 8th St

GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS

Park Villa Apartments

Hilltop Manor

2023 7th Ave E

Marlin Manor

CityView Flats

Mount Royal Apartment

201 E 6th St

Eastview Apartments
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25 W Redwing St

6209 Raleigh St

Westgate Townhomes

Bridgeman Russell

Cove Apartments

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Mount Royal Manor

Village Place Apartments

1802 W 3rd St

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209 E 4th St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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1207 E 4th St, Unit 1207, Unit 1207
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924 E 6th St

The Acres on Arrowhead ll

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Urbane218

Lesterwood Apartments

15 E 8th St

230 E 4th St

2530 W 2nd St

Village at Matterhorn

Timberline Lodge

801 E 2nd Street
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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 | $1,293 | $575 | $1,859 |
| St Louis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $600 | $2,612 |
| St Louis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $750 | $5,822 |
| St Louis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,200 | $3,495 |
| St Louis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,120 | $1,850 | $2,500 |
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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 Laurentian Apartments priced from $600. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurentian Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| 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 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| GLEN PLACE APARTMENTS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| Hilltop Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Cascade Apartments | Renovated unique one bedrooms with all utilitie... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Louis County area is the $0.90 price per square foot 2 Bed + 1 Bath Model at Meadowbrook Apartments in the starting from $895. The second greatest value St Louis County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Market Rate Model at Village at Matterhorn starting at $1,200 with a $1.22 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Village at Matterhorn | 2 Bedroom Market Rate | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Pine Manor Townhouses | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Ivy Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| 5739 Marble Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Village Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Lakeside Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bdr - Subsidized | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Mountain Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Laurentian Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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 $950.
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 $2,000.
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 14 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 $305 which is $1,695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Louis County.
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