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281 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (234 Rentals)
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The Historic Minnesota Building
46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$652 - $1,165
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowStryker Senior Housing
617 Stryker AveSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHumboldt Senior 55+ Apartments
508 Humboldt AveSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Studio Apartments Available NowAshland Apartments
443 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$846
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 1265 Dayton Ave S
265 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Princeton Place
461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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$875
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability946 Randolph Ave
946 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$895 - $995
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now1310 N Park St
1310 N Park StSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included
501 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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1022 Arkwright St N, Unit 6, Unit 6
1022 Arkwright St NSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRenaissanse Box
200 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
531 S Stryker Ave
St. PaulMN55107
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$915
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1022 Arkwright St N, Unit 9, Unit 9
1022 Arkwright St NSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Chestnut Arms
224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$925
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 13George & Stevens Apartments
133 Stevens St ESt. Paul, MN 55107
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Como Terrace
714 Jessamine AveSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLaBlanche Apartments
390 W Cottage AveSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Marquette on the Hill
204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Commerce Building Apartments
10 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPress House Apartments
345 Cedar StSt. Paul, MN 55101
1163 7th St W
St. PaulMN55102
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWest Side Flats
84 Wabasha St SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Grand Place Apartments | 622
622 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
523 Jackson St, Unit Unit 201
523 Jackson St
St. PaulMN55101
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$978
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1 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityHyacinth Apartments
55 Hyacinth Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Sibley Park
211 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Sibley Court
484 Temperance StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLinwood Apartments
1017 Linwood AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
602 N Mendota St
St. PaulMN55106
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731 York Ave, Unit 1
731 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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464 Maryland Ave W, Unit 2
464 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Rolling Hills Apartments
1332 N Mississippi StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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The Hollows
520 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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The Fitz Flats
5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMarydale Lakeview Apartments
1164 Mackubin StSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAlvera Apartments
337 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowVictoria Apartments
85-97 Victoria St SSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCottage Terrace
330 Cottage Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1Ashland Avenue Apartments
657 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLyon's Court Senior Apartments
510 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
870 Cook Ave E
St. PaulMN55106
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472 Case Ave
472 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSt. Clair Court Apartments
894 St Clair AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
554 Bellows St
St. PaulMN55107
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The Penfield
101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Grand and Dale Apartments
628-636 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Nova SP
650 Aguirre StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMears Park Place
401 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowUniversity Dale Apartments
627 Aurora Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Capitol, St. Paul, MN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Studio Apartments | $1,194 | $610 | $2,518 |
| Capitol 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $716 | $3,513 |
| Capitol 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $1,000 | $5,539 |
| Capitol 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,199 | $4,353 |
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Cheapest Available Capitol Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Crane Ordway Apartments priced from $610. The Historic Minnesota Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Capitol apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Crane Ordway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $610 |
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| Stryker Senior Housing | 0A | Studio,1BA | $652 |
| Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Ashland Apartments | 1 Window Remodeled | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| 309 Dayton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Princeton Place | Studio 306 Sq Ft | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1310 N Park St | Lower Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, MN
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol area is the $1.30 price per square foot 941 W 7th St Model at 941 W 7th St, Unit 941 in the in the West 7th-Fort Road neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Capitol apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,622 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 941 W 7th St, Unit 941 | 941 W 7th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 1221 Alameda St, Unit B | 1221 Alameda St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 320 Blair Ave, Unit 4 | 320 Blair Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1310 N Park St | HW Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 296 Bates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Crane Ordway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol is Stryker Senior Housing which is listed at $716, while the average apartment in Capitol costs $2,471.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol?
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 110 regular apartments in Capitol 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 Capitol?
Cheap apartments in Capitol have an average cost of $277 which is $2,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol.
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