Cheap Homes for Rent in St Louis County, MN from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in St Louis County.

property at 1623 E 5th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1623 E 5th St

DuluthMN55812
property at 327 W 4th St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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327 W 4th St

DuluthMN55806
property at 923 E Central Entrance

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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property at 5018 Tioga St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Feb 6, 2026

5018 Tioga St

DuluthMN55804

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property at 804 6th Ave S

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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804 6th Ave S

VirginiaMN55792
property at 1229 Commonwealth Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 23, 2026

property at 921 E 8th St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 2, 2026

921 E 8th St

DuluthMN55805

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property at 911 7th Ave S

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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911 7th Ave S

VirginiaMN55792
property at 2324 W 7th St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2324 W 7th St

DuluthMN55806
property at 608 Wabigon Ave

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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608 Wabigon Ave

BuhlMN55713

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property at 4880 Miller Trunk Hwy

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

4880 Miller Trunk Hwy

HermantownMN55811
property at 908 S 4th Ave W

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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908 S 4th Ave W

VirginiaMN55792
property at 908 W 4th St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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908 W 4th St

EvelethMN55734
property at 209 E 3rd St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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209 E 3rd St

DuluthMN55805
property at 505 N 16th Ave E

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

505 N 16th Ave E

DuluthMN55812
property at 319 N 22nd Ave W

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 6, 2026

319 N 22nd Ave W

DuluthMN55806

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ivy Manor ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$585
Meadowview Apartments1 Bdr-Market Rate1BR,1BA$700
Mountain Manor Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$701
Kenwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
5739 Marble Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN

As of December 30, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3431 19th Ave E, Unit 1013431 19th Ave E3BR,2BA$0.69
920 E 9th St, Unit 2920 E 9th St3BR,1BA$1.00
1605 E 4th St, Unit 21605 E 4th St3BR,1BA$1.10
Lincoln Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.17
Meadowbrook Apartments2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.90
The Androy Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
5739 Marble Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Raintree West Apartments2 bedroom - Section 82BR,1BA$1.18
Lakeside Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Kenwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about St Louis County

What type of rentals are currently available in St Louis County?

There are currently 315 Apartments for Rent in St Louis County, MN with pricing that ranges from $585 to $5,821. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St Louis County ranging from $550 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St Louis County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St Louis County ranges from $550 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,193.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St Louis County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St Louis County range from $1,250 to $3,899, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,325.

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