
Cheap Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN from $400 (90 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

Irongate Apartments & Townhomes

5739 Marble Ave

Townview Villas

201 N 5th Ave W
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Alice Nettell Towers

Lincoln Park Apartments

2023 7th Ave E

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Yorkleigh

Meadowbrook Apartments

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4880 Miller Trunk Hwy, Unit 1

104 5th St S

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Park Villa Apartments

The Androy Apartments
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Cove Apartments

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310 1st St N, Unit Unit 3

Lesterwood Apartments

The Overlook

CityView Flats

Eastview Apartments

Urbane218

Village at Matterhorn
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2312 W 10th St

Mount Royal Manor

Westgate Townhomes

Village Place Apartments

504 N 2nd Ave E

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126 3rd St S, Unit 3

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325 E 8th St, Unit 2

25 W Redwing St

4813 W 5th St

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2426 W 2nd St, Unit #1-First floor
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317 N 4th Ave W, Unit 317

Highland Village Apartments

117-129 N 2nd Ave E

2214 W 3rd St

2955 Exeter 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 | $1,257 | $575 | $1,783 |
| St Louis County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $700 | $2,536 |
| St Louis County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,184 | $750 | $5,746 |
| St Louis County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $832 | $3,899 |
| St Louis County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,693 | $1,300 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Meadowview Apartments priced from $700. Mountain Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $701. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St Louis County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview Apartments | 1 Bdr-Market Rate | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Mountain Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| Irongate Apartments & Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $724 |
| 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 | 1BR,1BA | $821 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN
As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Louis County area is the $1.07 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 $2,000. The second greatest value St Louis County apartment is the 429 N 10th Ave E Model at 429 N 10th Ave E, Unit 429 starting at $2,000 with a $1.11 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 927 E 5th St, Unit A | 927 E 5th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 429 N 10th Ave E, Unit 429 | 429 N 10th Ave E | 5BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1605 E 4th St, Unit 2 | 1605 E 4th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 2426 W 2nd St, Unit #1-First floor | 2426 W 2nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Summit Ridge Luxury Apartments | Park Point | 3BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Meadowbrook Apartments | 2 Bed + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 126 3rd St S, Unit 3 | 126 3rd St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Androy Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 5739 Marble Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 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 $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 $2,000.
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 25 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 $402 which is $1,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Louis County.
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