
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (126 Rentals)
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Stryker Senior Housing

Marshall Ave

283 W Harrison Ave

Ashland Apartments

Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Hyacinth Apartments

Kensington Hall Apartments

Princeton Place
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147 Virginia Street

LaBlanche Apartments

West Side Flats

Como Terrace

813 N Capitol Heights

Degree Of Honor

Cherokee Bluffs

1237 Albemarle St

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Sibley Court

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Sibley Park
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The Historic Minnesota Building

Linwood Apartments

1310 N Park St

St. Albans Park

Alvera Apartments

Donegan Apartments

Chestnut Arms

Marydale Lakeview Apartments

Nova SP

Cottage Terrace
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Ashland Avenue Apartments

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The Fitz Flats

Kellogg Square

Press House Apartments

Pioneer Endicott

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Arbor Pointe Apartments

1221 Galtier St

Parkside Apartments

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Grand and Dale Apartments

St. Clair Court Apartments
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Wilder Square

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The Penfield

729 Virginia St

Harbourline Apartments

Commerce Building Apartments

Five 90 Park Apartments

University Dale Apartments
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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 |
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Capitol Studio Apartments | $1,168 | $725 | $1,747 |
Capitol 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $950 | $3,317 |
Capitol 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $989 | $4,665 |
Capitol 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,299 | $4,156 |
Capitol 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,157 | $1,895 | $2,565 |
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There are currently 126 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capitol Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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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 George & Stevens Apartments priced from $600. 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Capitol apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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George & Stevens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Hyacinth Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
995 Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Kensington Hall Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $900 |
309 Dayton Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $902 |
996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
569 Portland Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, MN
As of October 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol area is the $0.72 price per square foot 834 University Ave W Model at 834 University Ave W, Unit 2 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Capitol apartment is the 1 bedroom Deluxe Model at Victoria Apartments starting at $1,549 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West 7th-Fort Road 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. |
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834 University Ave W, Unit 2 | 834 University Ave W | 5BR,1BA | $0.72 |
Victoria Apartments | 1 bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
1221 Alameda St, Unit B | 1221 Alameda St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
697-705 Conway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
BROWNstone Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
George & Stevens Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for East Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Capitol Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many 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 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 $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol is 996 Van Buren which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Capitol costs $2,588.
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 85 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 $185 which is $2,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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