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2700 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55114
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The Burlington
1180-1180 Cushing CirSt. Paul, MN 55108
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84 Wabasha St SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowDegree Of Honor
325 Cedar StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Sibley Park
211 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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241 Kellogg Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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427 N Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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$1,055 - $1,350
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250 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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RAY
2323 Charles AveSt. Paul, MN 55114
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAlvera Apartments
337 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$1,063 - $2,759
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKellogg Square
111 E Kellogg Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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The Penfield
101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,100 - $1,730
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Highland on the Park
2000 W 7th StSt. Paul, MN 55116
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Waterford Bay
380 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowGaltier Towers
172 E 6th StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Pathways on the Park
170 Ruth St NSt. Paul, MN 55119
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$1,130 - $1,989
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Liffey on Snelling
304 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMears Park Place
401 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Pioneer Endicott
141 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPress House Apartments
345 Cedar StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,165 - $2,893
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Scenic
55 Livington Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowFive 90 Park Apartments
590 Park StSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMODA on Raymond
760 Raymond AveSt. Paul, MN 55114
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPlatform Apartments
747 Hampden AveSt. Paul, MN 55114
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHighland Village Apartments
845 Cleveland Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55116
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Jax
253 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,213 - $5,933
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCE Living
2410 W University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55114
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Cordelle
84 Water StSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Lowertown Lofts
240 E 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,255 - $1,604
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Bradley House Apartments
2150 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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$1,270 - $2,345
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRayette Lofts
261 5TH StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,270 - $2,727
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowEsox House
150 W Water StSt. Paul, MN 55107
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$1,279 - $6,473
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Victoria Park and V2 Apartments
740 Victoria St SSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Cosmopolitan
250 E 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOaks Union Depot
244 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Como Park Apartments
1385 W Jessamine AveSt. Paul, MN 55108
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Mason
2424 Territorial RdSt. Paul, MN 55114
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The Whitley
460 Wacouta StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Savor Apartments
1571 Robert St SSt. Paul, MN 55118
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHarper
150 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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$1,325 - $4,665
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCustom House
180 Kellogg Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Balsam on Broadway
540 Broadway StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Kendrick
1351 Carling DrSt. Paul, MN 55108
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Lyric at Carleton Place
765 N Hampden AveSt. Paul, MN 55114
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$1,375 - $2,005
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Communities of River Crossing
1735 Graham AveSt. Paul, MN 55116
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$1,375 - $2,690
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHolden House
1554 Midway PkySt. Paul, MN 55108
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOxbo Urban Rentals
202 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 26Montgomery Place
1515-1525 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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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 | $1,805 |
| St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $670 | $3,317 |
| St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $469 | $4,665 |
| St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $495 | $5,948 |
| St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $499 | $5,016 |
| St. Paul 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,370 | $2,200 | $3,895 |
| St. Paul 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,706 | $850 | $4,800 |
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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 $821.
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 $2,547.
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 181 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 $263 which is $2,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Paul.
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