Cheap New Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN from $400 (93 Rentals)

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Liffey on Snelling
$1,081 - $1,970
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$1,081 - $1,970

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Liffey on Snelling

304 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Waterford Bay
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$1,109 - $2,487
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$1,054 - $2,432
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$55

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$1,109 - $2,487
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Waterford Bay

380 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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RAY
$1,160 - $1,325
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$1,160 - $1,325

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$1,160 - $1,325
Built in 2017Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

RAY

2323 Charles AveSt. Paul, MN 55114
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Midline Apartments
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$1,225 - $2,086
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$1,175 - $2,036
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$50

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$1,225 - $2,086
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Midline Apartments

2227 University AveSt. Paul, MN 55114
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Scenic
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$1,228 - $2,893
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Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Scenic

55 Livington Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Western U Flats
$1,295 - $1,463
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$1,295 - $1,463

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$1,295 - $1,463
Built in 20162 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Western U Flats

360 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Twelve22
$1,305 - $1,608
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Twelve22

1222 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Harper
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$1,373 - $7,901
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Harper

150 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Irvine Exchange
$1,393 - $4,201
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$1,388 - $4,196
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$5

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$1,393 - $4,201
Built in 2019Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Irvine Exchange

200 Exchange StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Whitley
$1,394 - $4,109
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$1,314 - $4,029
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$80

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$1,394 - $4,109
Built in 20211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Whitley

460 Wacouta StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Verdant
Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Verdant

85 Livingston Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Gradient Apartments
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gradient Apartments

1509 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Frogtown Crossroads
Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Frogtown Crossroads

495 Dale St NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Restoring Waters
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Restoring Waters

801 Mount Curve BlvdSt. Paul, MN 55116
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Nellie Francis Court
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nellie Francis Court

2285 Hillcrest AveSt. Paul, MN 55116
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The Hollows
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollows

520 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Morrow Apartments
Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morrow Apartments

1835 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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BROWNstone Lofts
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BROWNstone Lofts

839 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Holden House
Built in 2022Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holden House

1554 Midway PkySt. Paul, MN 55108
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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 Parkway Gardens which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in St. Paul costs $2,585.

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 177 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 $245 which is $2,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Paul.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

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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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.