Cheap Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN from $400 (751 Rentals)

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The Historic Minnesota Building
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$649 - $1,719
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$649 - $1,719

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$649 - $1,719
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The Historic Minnesota Building

46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Commerce Building Apartments
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$684 - $1,499
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$684 - $1,499

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$684 - $1,499
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Commerce Building Apartments

10 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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property at 315 Hoyt Ave E

$799

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$799

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$799

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315 Hoyt Ave E

St. PaulMN55130
property at 2040 W Saunders Ave

$825

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$825

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$825

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2040 W Saunders Ave

St. PaulMN55116

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property at 262 Birmingham St

$845

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$845

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262 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
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Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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property at 1171-1173 Raymond Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

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1171-1173 Raymond Ave

St. PaulMN55108
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1269 7th St W
$860
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$860

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$860
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1269 7th St W

1269 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Amber Union
$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 483 W Lynnhurst Ave

$899

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$899

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$899

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483 W Lynnhurst Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Van Dyke Apartments
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$904 - $1,239
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$900 - $1,235
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$4

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$904 - $1,239
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Van Dyke Apartments

410 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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796 Stewart Ave
$925
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$850
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$75

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$925
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796 Stewart Ave

796 Stewart AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Rolling Hills Apartments
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$929 - $1,604
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$925 - $1,600
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$929 - $1,604
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Rolling Hills Apartments

1332 N Mississippi StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Marquette on the Hill
$942 - $967
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$925 - $950
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$17

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$942 - $967
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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

$945 - $1,165

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$945

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$945

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666 Sims Ave

St. PaulMN55106
property at 65 George St E

$950

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$950

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$950

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65 George St E

St. PaulMN55107

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property at 1163 7th St W

$950

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$950

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1163 7th St W

St. PaulMN55102
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Grand Place Apartments | 622
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$964 - $1,114
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$950 - $1,100
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$14

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$964 - $1,114
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Grand Place Apartments | 622

622 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Norfolk Place Apartments
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$969 - $1,319
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$950 - $1,300
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$19

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$969 - $1,319
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Norfolk Place Apartments

1720 Norfolk AveSt. Paul, MN 55116
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California Drive
$972 - $1,101
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$936 - $1,065
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$36

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$972 - $1,101
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 6

California Drive

1203 California DrSt. Paul, MN 55108
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 02/05/2026

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
Downtown St Paul$1,950$1,4459
Lowertown$2,175$1,06316
Arts District$2,490$1,4955
Daytons Bluff$2,995$95016

Cheapest Available St. Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Paul, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood priced from $489. Radius in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated2BR,2BA$489
RadiusC53BR,2BA$495
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$649
The Waldo1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$682
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (30)1BR,1BA$684
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$692
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Bierman PlaceThe Park - By-the-bed2BR,1BA$795
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
The MiroStudioStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Paul area is the $0.45 price per square foot D: 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms Model at Factory Lofts in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $890. The second greatest value St. Paul apartment is the 2x1 Model at Amber Union starting at $1,350 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the St. Anthony 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.
Factory LoftsD: 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms4BR,4BA$0.45
Amber Union2x12BR,1BA$0.86
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.08
585 Case Ave, Unit 1585 Case Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
796 Stewart AveColiving Suite 7981BR,1BA$0.83
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
RadiusC33BR,2BA$0.86
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Marshall at Finn3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.98

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Paul Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Paul?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Paul is at The Historic Minnesota Building listed at $649.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Paul Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Paul Apartment is $682 at The Waldo.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Paul Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St. Paul is starting from $489 at Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown.

What is the most affordable St. Paul Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Paul Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Radius and starts from $495.

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