Studio Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN (372 Rentals)

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St. Paul Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 30, 2025

There are currently 173 available Studio apartment units in St. Paul, MN neighborhoods that range in price from $755 to $3,424. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in St. Paul with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Arts District60$1,200$824
Downtown St Paul59$1,199$824
Lowertown47$1,199$824
Daytons Bluff7$899$755

Largest Available St. Paul Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in St. Paul, MN is found at The Lyric at Carleton Place in the St. Anthony neighborhood and is 697 square feet priced from $1,343. MAX in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 673 square feet and currently listed start at $1,490. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in St. Paul:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Lyric at Carleton PlaceStudio C697 Sq Ft$1,343
MAXA4673 Sq Ft$1,490
The PenfieldConvertible - 648sf648 Sq Ft$1,303
Degree of HonorStudio644 Sq Ft$1,179
Anchor View ApartmentsS5638 Sq Ft$1,395
Commission HouseS9 - 2628 Sq Ft$1,079
The HendricksonStudio A577 Sq Ft$1,385
Pioneer EndicottStudios410 Sq Ft$1,199
535 AsburyStudio305 Sq Ft$795

Cheapest Available St. Paul Studio Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in St. Paul, MN is the Studio Model starting from $695 at Charles Flats in the St. Anthony neighborhood. The second most affordable St. Paul Studio is the 0B1B Model at Marshall Ave starting at $725 in the Summit-University neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in St. Paul is currently $1,269. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in St. Paul:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Charles FlatsStudio$695
Marshall Ave0B1B$725
Amberwood PlaceStudio$755
535 AsburyStudio$795
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2$824
795 East 6th StStudio$848
VerdantIvy$893
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated Studio$895
Lowry ApartmentsEfficiency$895
178 Summit AveStudio$899

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St. Paul Overview

St. Paul is a large midwestern city with a small-town feel thanks to its diverse neighborhoods and historic buildings. Experience the best the midwest has to offer with fine dining, family-friendly events, concerts, and festivals, and a variety of athletic leagues and teams. From the university area to the thriving downtown, there is always something happening in St. Paul. The city is also known for its wide selection of safe and affordable apartments that allow residents to become fully immersed in their local communities.

Why live in St. Paul, MN?

The St. Paul economy is thriving with nearly 1.6 million jobs in the private sector as of 2008. Most of these jobs are related to the service industry, which means that St. Paul is an ideal place for young professionals looking to start out their careers and find a safe apartment to live in. The culture of St. Paul is what truly sets it apart from other large cities in the midwest. With a variety of conservatories, historic landmarks in the downtown area, and a rich multicultural history, it is easy to see why St. Paul receives 350,000 visitors to its Winter Carnival alone.

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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 Studio St. Paul Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in St. Paul with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in St. Paul is at Charles Flats listed at $695.

How much is the average rent for a Studio St. Paul Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in St. Paul is $1,269.

What is the largest available Studio St. Paul Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in St. Paul is a 697 square feet unit starting from $1,343 at The Lyric at Carleton Place.

What is the average size for St. Paul Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in St. Paul is currently 600 sq ft.

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