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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Studio Apartments | $1,490 | $1,031 | $2,211 |
| Birchwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,150 | $3,113 |
| Birchwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,275 | $3,950 |
| Birchwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $2,229 | $4,736 |
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Birchwood Neighborhood of Saint Louis Park, MN.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Birchwood area of St. Louis Park, MN is a Studio unit found at Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park priced from $1,031. Rhode Island Chateau Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Birchwood apartments for rent in St. Louis Park, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Living at Aquila Park & Royal Park | The Opal | Studio,1BA | $1,031 |
| Rhode Island Chateau Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 1210-1220 Cambridge St. (Hopkins) | 1b/L | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Westwood Gardens | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Axon Green | Jet | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| Lynn Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Zelia on Seven | A1-60 - Income Restrictions Apply | Studio,1BA | $1,179 |
| Minikahda Court Apartments | The Isles | Studio,1BA | $1,179 |
| Park Point Properties | Park Point I One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birchwood area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath 900 SF, 2/3 floors Model at Lake Harriet Commons in the in the Armatage neighborhood starting from $1,461. The second greatest value Birchwood apartment is the 1 Bed/ 1 Bath Model at Tamarind Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the West Calhoun neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birchwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Harriet Commons | 2 Bed 1 Bath 900 SF, 2/3 floors | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Tamarind Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Park West Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Rhode Island Chateau Apartments | 1L | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 2832 Humboldt Ave S. | 1 bd ren | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 5813 W 25 1/2 St, Unit Lower Level | 5813 W 25 1/2 St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Edge of Uptown | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Allegro | 1BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Westwood Gardens | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 1210-1220 Cambridge St. (Hopkins) | 1b/L | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Birchwood is under $1,180.
The cheapest apartment in Birchwood is 1210-1220 Cambridge St. (Hopkins) which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Birchwood costs $2,000.
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 3 regular apartments in Birchwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Birchwood have an average cost of $112 which is $1,888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birchwood.
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