
Cheap Loft Style Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN from $400 (9 Rentals)
Loft Style Apartments in St. Paul.
Cheap Apartments in St. Paul.


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St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Paul?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Studio Apartments | $1,204 | $640 | $1,774 |
| St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $670 | $3,317 |
| St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,744 | $469 | $4,665 |
| St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $495 | $4,159 |
| St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $499 | $5,016 |
| St. Paul 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,442 | $2,029 | $3,895 |
| St. Paul 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,792 | $850 | $4,800 |
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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Best Local Schools in St. Paul, MN
Highland Park Senior High
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
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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 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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Paul?
The cheapest apartment in St. Paul is Parkway Gardens which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in St. Paul costs $2,601.
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 165 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 $256 which is $2,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Paul.
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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