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774 Capitol Heights, Unit 2
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449 Wheeler St N, Unit B
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2278 7th Ave E, Unit 4

926 Fulton St SE, Unit 2
St. Paul - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Minneapolis
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2533 7th Ave E, Unit Apt C
St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Paul?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. Paul Studio Apartments | $1,249 | $640 | $5,720 |
St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $789 | $5,192 |
St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $519 | $10,000+ |
St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $495 | $10,000+ |
St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $535 | $5,016 |
St. Paul 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $2,195 | $3,680 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Stryker Senior Housing listed at $652.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Paul Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Paul Apartment is $670 at Parkway Gardens.
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 $785 at Twelve22.
What is the most affordable St. Paul Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap St. Paul Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quad on Delaware and starts from $730.
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I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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