Cheap Homes for Rent in Capitol Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $900 (21 Rentals)

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

property at 761-763 Blair Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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761-763 Blair Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 825 Jessamine Ave E

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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825 Jessamine Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 629 Ottawa Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

629 Ottawa Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

629 Ottawa Ave
St. PaulMN55107

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property at 812 Capitol Hts

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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812 Capitol Hts, Unit #1, Unit #1

812 Capitol Hts
St. PaulMN55103
property at 283 Front Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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283 Front Ave

St. PaulMN55117

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property at 283 Front Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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283 Front Ave

St. PaulMN55117
property at 863 Clark St N

$1,350 - $1,999

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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863 Clark St N

St. PaulMN55130
property at 936 Westminster St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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936 Westminster St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 644 Thomas Ave W

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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644 Thomas Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
property at 66 9th St E

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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66 9th St E, Unit 2101, Unit 2101

66 9th St E
St. PaulMN55101

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$610
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
Ashland Apartments1 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$830
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol, MN

As of April 21, 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 $1,570 with a $1.04 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.
941 W 7th St, Unit 941941 W 7th St3BR,2BA$1.30
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.04
St. Anthony Flats2 Bedroom + Den - B2BR,1BA$1.26
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
441 York Ave, Unit 441441 York Ave3BR,1BA$1.36
1221 Alameda St, Unit Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
320 Blair Ave, Unit unit 4320 Blair Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol?

There are currently 639 Apartments for Rent in Capitol, MN with pricing that ranges from $610 to $5,158. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol ranging from $975 to $3,950.

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 $975 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,993.

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