Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capitol Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (165 Rentals)

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property at 365-367 Smith Ave N

365-367 Smith Ave N

St. PaulMN55102
property at 230 W Fuller Ave

230 W Fuller Ave

St. PaulMN55103
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Princeton Place
$850 - $1,350
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$800 - $1,300
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$50

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$850 - $1,350
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Marquette on the Hill
$942 - $1,292
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$925 - $1,275
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$17

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$942 - $1,292
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 666 Sims Ave

666 Sims Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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The Historic Minnesota Building
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$950 - $1,327
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$950 - $1,327

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$950 - $1,327
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Historic Minnesota Building

46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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property at 1237 Albemarle St

1237 Albemarle St

St. PaulMN55117
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Sibley Park
$990 - $1,490
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$990 - $1,490

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$990 - $1,490
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Sibley Park

211 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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1310 N Park St

St. PaulMN55117
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Chestnut Arms
$1,000 - $1,100
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$1,000 - $1,100

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$1,000 - $1,100
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Rolling Hills Apartments
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$1,003 - $1,604
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$999 - $1,600
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$4

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$1,003 - $1,604
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rolling Hills Apartments

1332 N Mississippi StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Grand and Dale Apartments
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$1,003 - $1,238
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$999 - $1,234
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$4

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$1,003 - $1,238
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Grand and Dale Apartments

628-636 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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The Hollows
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$1,003 - $1,678
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$999 - $1,674
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$4

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$1,003 - $1,678
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 15

The Hollows

520 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Pioneer Endicott
$1,003 - $2,353
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$999 - $2,349
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$1,003 - $2,353
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Pioneer Endicott

141 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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The Fitz Flats
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$1,004 - $1,189
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$990 - $1,175
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$14

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$1,004 - $1,189
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The Fitz Flats

5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Penfield
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$1,092 - $2,966
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$1,074 - $2,948
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$18

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$1,092 - $2,966
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Commerce Building Apartments
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$1,099 - $1,499
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$1,099 - $1,499

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$1,099 - $1,499
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Commerce Building Apartments

10 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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property at 726 Wilson Ave

726 Wilson Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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Harbourline Apartments
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$1,149 - $1,368
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$1,149 - $1,368

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$1,149 - $1,368
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Harbourline Apartments

115 Plato Blvd WSt. Paul, MN 55107
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property at 761 Englewood Ave

761 Englewood Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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Capitol, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Capitol Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capitol area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments priced from $799. 995 Grand Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Capitol apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$799
995 Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$849
Princeton PlaceStudio 306 Sq FtStudio,1BA$850
946 Randolph Ave2b1BR,1BA$875
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$876
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
594 Lawson Ave West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
Kensington Hall ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$900
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$903

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, MN

As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,708. The second greatest value Capitol apartment is the 585 Case Ave Model at 585 Case Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.13
585 Case Ave, Unit 1585 Case Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Victoria Apartments1 bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.29
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
990 Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
1162 Edgerton St, Unit 11162 Edgerton St2BR,1BA$1.25
1221 Alameda St, Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
795 East 6th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
946 Randolph Ave2b1BR,1BA$1.17

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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

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 $903.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol?

The cheapest apartment in Capitol is Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Capitol costs $2,565.

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 116 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 $239 which is $2,326 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol.

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