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

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property at 283 W Harrison Ave

283 W Harrison Ave

St. PaulMN55102

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property at 813 N Capitol Heights

813 N Capitol Heights

St. PaulMN55103
property at 1237 Albemarle St

1237 Albemarle St

St. PaulMN55117
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Sibley Court
Rent Specials
$990 - $1,800
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$990 - $1,800

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$990 - $1,800
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sibley Court

484 Temperance StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Sibley Park
$990 - $1,490
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$990 - $1,490

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$990 - $1,490
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sibley Park

211 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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  • Low Income

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The Historic Minnesota Building
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$995 - $1,327
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$995 - $1,327

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$995 - $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 1310 N Park St

1310 N Park St

St. PaulMN55117

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The Fitz Flats
Rent Specials
$1,034 - $1,109
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$1,025 - $1,100
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$9

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$1,034 - $1,109
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The Fitz Flats

5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Arbor Pointe Apartments
$1,049 - $1,398
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$1,049 - $1,398

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$1,049 - $1,398
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Pointe Apartments

635 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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property at 1221 Galtier St

1221 Galtier St

St. PaulMN55117
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Grand and Dale Apartments
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$1,063 - $1,238
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$1,059 - $1,234
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$4

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$1,063 - $1,238
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Grand and Dale Apartments

628-636 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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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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property at 729 Virginia St

729 Virginia St

St. PaulMN55103
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Central Towers (Senior)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Towers (Senior)

20 Exchange St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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East Side Commons
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

East Side Commons

850 Bradley StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Hackett Block
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hackett Block

262 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
George & Stevens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$600
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
Hyacinth ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
995 Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
795 East 6th StStudioStudio,1BA$899
Kensington Hall ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$900
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$902
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
569 Portland ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
834 University Ave W, Unit 2834 University Ave W5BR,1BA$0.72
Victoria Apartments1 bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.29
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
1221 Alameda St, Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
697-705 Conway2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
BROWNstone Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
George & Stevens ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $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

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

Written by: Stephanie Lica

I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.