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Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments

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Grand & Finn II

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Linden & Loon

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Nordic Court

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The Mason

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The Nine at Lexington Station

Lawson Arms Apartments

Century Commons Student Housing

The Chambers Apartments on Marshall

1554 Grand, LLC

2003 Grand Ave

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West Grand Avenue Apartments

2044 Grand Avenue

1269 7th St W

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Stedman Apartments

417 Grand Ave

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824 Grand Ave

The Grove

1640 Galtier St

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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 | $1,251 | $629 | $1,883 |
| St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $500 | $4,078 |
| St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $414 | $6,078 |
| St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $739 | $6,459 |
| St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $649 | $5,016 |
| St. Paul 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,769 | $650 | $3,500 |
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Best Local Schools in St. Paul, MN
Highland Park Senior High
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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 $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Paul?
The cheapest apartment in St. Paul is 6-1849 which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in St. Paul costs $1,570.
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 224 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 $331 which is $1,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Paul.
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