
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dayton's Buff Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (40 Rentals)
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York Ave Apartments

Edgbaston Meadows

Minnehaha Apartments

602 N Mendota St

731 York Ave, Unit 1

The Parkway

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Nova SP
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812 E 7th St

771 6th St E

1115 York Ave, Unit Apt 9

The Cambric Senior Apartments

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Eastside 1256

1426 Case Ave E

962 6th St E, Unit 1

1021 Hudson Rd
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690 York Ave

Amberwood Place

Maple Suites

1429 Case Ave

Johnson Parkway

795 East 6th St

224 Bates Ave

826 5th St E
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1419 Case Ave

940 3rd St E

296 Bates

1025 York Ave

283 Bates Ave

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English Conway Place

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754 Payne Ave

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697-705 Conway

777 Minnehaha Ave E

Euclid View Flats

Red Mill Apartments

932 York Ave
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Dayton's Buff, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dayton's Buff?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton's Buff Studio Apartments | $1,044 | $899 | $1,316 |
| Dayton's Buff 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $895 | $2,500 |
| Dayton's Buff 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $1,000 | $1,655 |
| Dayton's Buff 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,495 | $2,069 |
| Dayton's Buff 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Dayton's Buff Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Dayton's Buff Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Dayton's Buff area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Gardens priced from $692. York Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Dayton's Buff apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $692 |
| York Ave Apartments | York 1-Bd Portfolio Wide Jan 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Edgbaston Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 296 Bates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| English Conway Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,003 |
| Eastside 1276 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
| Nova SP | York | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Parkway | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton's Buff, MN
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dayton's Buff area is the $1.62 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Euclid View Flats in the in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood starting from $1,608. The second greatest value Dayton's Buff apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 697-705 Conway starting at $1,268 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dayton's Buff apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euclid View Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 697-705 Conway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Cambric Senior Apartments | One Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| York Ave Apartments | 2-bd York Portfolio Wide Jan 2026 | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 296 Bates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Eastside 1276 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| English Conway Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Parkway Gardens | The Sunflower | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDayton's Buff, St. Paul, MN
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dayton's Buff Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dayton's Buff?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dayton's Buff is at Edgbaston Meadows listed at $899.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton's Buff Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dayton's Buff Apartment is $692 at Parkway Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dayton's Buff Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dayton's Buff is starting from $790 at Parkway Gardens.
What is the most affordable Dayton's Buff Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Dayton's Buff Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eastside 1256 and starts from $1,792.
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