Cheap Homes for Rent in the Capitol Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Capitol area of Saint Paul.

property at 245 Front Ave
$500

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Base Rent$500

Total Monthly Price$500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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245 Front Ave, Unit 2

245 Front Ave
St. PaulMN55117
property at 297 Maryland Ave W
$600

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Base Rent$600

Total Monthly Price$600
1 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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297 Maryland Ave W

St. PaulMN55117
property at 275 Maryland Ave W
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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275 Maryland Ave W

St. PaulMN55117

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property at 454 Sherburne Ave
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom Rentals
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454 Sherburne Ave

St. PaulMN55103
property at 674 Jessamine Ave E
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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674 Jessamine Ave E

St. PaulMN55106

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property at 935 Sims Ave
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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935 Sims Ave

St. PaulMN55106
property at 285 Aurora Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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285 Aurora Ave, Unit Apt. 1

285 Aurora Ave
St. PaulMN55103
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property at 812 Capitol Hts
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

812 Capitol Hts, Unit #1

812 Capitol Hts
St. PaulMN55103
  • Smoke Free
property at 1083 Albemarle St
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
6 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1083 Albemarle St

St. PaulMN55117
property at 678 Jessamine Ave E
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 20

678 Jessamine Ave E, Unit Apt 1

678 Jessamine Ave E
St. PaulMN55106

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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 The Historic Minnesota Building priced from $629. Stryker Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $652. Here are the most affordable Capitol apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
Phalen Senior Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$777
995 Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$849
296 Bates0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, MN

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol area is the $1.31 price per square foot 839 Aurora Ave Model at 839 Aurora Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Capitol apartment is the 2BR/1 BA Model at Como Terrace starting at $1,260 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Thomas-Dale 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.
839 Aurora Ave, Unit 2839 Aurora Ave4BR,2BA$1.31
Como Terrace2BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.13
681 Lawson Ave E, Unit 1681 Lawson Ave E1BR,1BA$1.16
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Osceola Place, a 55+ CommunityOsceola2BR,2BA$1.34
298 Lawson Ave E, Unit #3298 Lawson Ave E2BR,1BA$1.40
Phalen Senior Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.78
Cherokee Heights2 BR2BR,1BA$1.36
283-289 Bates Avenue3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.39
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol?

There are currently 668 Apartments for Rent in Capitol, MN with pricing that ranges from $629 to $6,078. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol ranging from $500 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Capitol?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Capitol ranges from $500 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,861.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Capitol?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Capitol range from $1,425 to $3,682, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,499.

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