Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN from $400 (739 Rentals)

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property at 365-367 Smith Ave N

365-367 Smith Ave N

St. PaulMN55102
property at 474 Herschel St

474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 292 Birmingham St

292 Birmingham St

St. PaulMN55106
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Princeton Place
$850 - $1,350
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$800 - $1,300
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$50

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$850 - $1,350
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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property at 230 W Fuller Ave

230 W Fuller Ave

St. PaulMN55103

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Amber Union
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$899 - $1,816
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$899 - $1,816

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$899 - $1,816
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Amber Union

1667 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55108
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property at 1727 Reaney Ave E

1727 Reaney Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
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Van Dyke Apartments
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$929 - $1,203
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$925 - $1,199
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$4

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$929 - $1,203
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 1, 2026

Van Dyke Apartments

410 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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property at 313 Hoyt Ave E

313 Hoyt Ave E

St. PaulMN55130
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Marquette on the Hill
$942 - $1,292
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$925 - $1,275
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$17

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$942 - $1,292
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Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 666 Sims Ave

666 Sims Ave

St. PaulMN55106

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The Burlington
$949 - $1,737
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$947 - $1,735
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$2

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$949 - $1,737
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The Burlington

1180-1180 Cushing CirSt. Paul, MN 55108
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The Historic Minnesota Building
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$950 - $1,327
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$950 - $1,327

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$950 - $1,327
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The Historic Minnesota Building

46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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California Drive
$951
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$915
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$36

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$951
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California Drive

1203 California DrSt. Paul, MN 55108
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property at 1237 Albemarle St

1237 Albemarle St

St. PaulMN55117
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Sibley Park
$990 - $1,490
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$990 - $1,490

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$990 - $1,490
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Sibley Park

211 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 12/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the St. Paul, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Paul Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Daytons Bluff$2,295$84548
Lowertown$2,658$950335
Arts District$2,712$950316
Downtown St Paul$2,712$950312

Cheapest Available St. Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Paul, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at Radius in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood priced from $479. Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $489. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RadiusD54BR,3BA$479
Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated2BR,2BA$489
Amberwood PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$755
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Ames Lake Neighborhood1 Bedroom Hazelwood1BR,1BA$799
The MiroStudioStudio,1BA$799
Bierman PlaceThe Park - By-the-bed2BR,1BA$830
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2275-...Studio,1BA$850
Princeton PlaceStudio 306 Sq FtStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Paul area is the $0.40 price per square foot 796 Stewart Ave Model at 796 Stewart Ave, Unit 796 in the in the Highland neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value St. Paul apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,638 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
796 Stewart Ave, Unit 796796 Stewart Ave6BR,6BA$0.40
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.09
585 Case Ave, Unit 1585 Case Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Factory LoftsG2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms3BR,3BA$0.50
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
RadiusD24BR,2BA$0.63
872 19th Ave SE, Unit 19th872 19th Ave SE2BR,1BA$0.46
795 East 6th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Marshall at Finn3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.98
The Marshall2DX2B2BR,2BA$0.78

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St. Paul Overview

St. Paul is a large midwestern city with a small-town feel thanks to its diverse neighborhoods and historic buildings. Experience the best the midwest has to offer with fine dining, family-friendly events, concerts, and festivals, and a variety of athletic leagues and teams. From the university area to the thriving downtown, there is always something happening in St. Paul. The city is also known for its wide selection of safe and affordable apartments that allow residents to become fully immersed in their local communities.

Why live in St. Paul, MN?

The St. Paul economy is thriving with nearly 1.6 million jobs in the private sector as of 2008. Most of these jobs are related to the service industry, which means that St. Paul is an ideal place for young professionals looking to start out their careers and find a safe apartment to live in. The culture of St. Paul is what truly sets it apart from other large cities in the midwest. With a variety of conservatories, historic landmarks in the downtown area, and a rich multicultural history, it is easy to see why St. Paul receives 350,000 visitors to its Winter Carnival alone.

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Getting Around St. Paul, MN

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

67 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Paul Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in St. Paul?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Paul is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Paul?

The cheapest apartment in St. Paul is Cretin Court which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in St. Paul costs $2,594.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Paul?

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 217 regular apartments in St. Paul 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. Paul?

Cheap apartments in St. Paul have an average cost of $337 which is $2,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Paul.

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