Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Dayton's Buff Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (45 Rentals)

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property at 278 Birmingham St

$845

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$845

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$845

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

278 Birmingham St

St. PaulMN55106
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Eastside 1276
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$1,079 - $1,554
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$1,075 - $1,550
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Eastside 1276

1276 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Nova SP
$1,095 - $1,634
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$1,090 - $1,629
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Nova SP

650 Aguirre StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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property at 812 E 7th St

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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812 E 7th St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 702 Conway St

$1,236

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$1,236

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$1,236

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

702 Conway St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1165 Minnehaha Ave E

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10

1165 Minnehaha Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
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Eastside 1256
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$1,299 - $2,069
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$1,295 - $2,065
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Eastside 1256

1256 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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361 Bates Ave, Unit 3
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

361 Bates Ave, Unit 3

361 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 252 Birmingham St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

252 Birmingham St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 302 Birmingham St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

302 Birmingham St

St. PaulMN55106
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1113 Minnehaha Ave E, Unit 2
$1,400
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$1,400

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$1,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

1113 Minnehaha Ave E, Unit 2

1113 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 1237 7th St E

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

1237 7th St E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 690 York Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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690 York Ave

St. PaulMN55106
property at 931 Arcade St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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931 Arcade St

St. PaulMN55106
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Amberwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Place

1470 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Maple Suites
Studio Apartments

Maple Suites

389 Maple StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1429 Case Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Case Ave

1424-1436 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Johnson Parkway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Johnson Parkway

1348 Ames AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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795 East 6th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

795 East 6th St

795 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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224 Bates Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

224 Bates Ave

224 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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826 5th St E
1 Bedroom Apartments

826 5th St E

826 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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1419 Case Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Case Ave

1419 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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940 3rd St E
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

940 3rd St E

940 3rd St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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1025 York Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 York Ave

1025 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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296 Bates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

296 Bates

296 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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7th Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Apartments

1439 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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English Conway Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

English Conway Place

434-446 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Phalen Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phalen Senior Lofts

635 Phalen BlvdSt. Paul, MN 55130
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697-705 Conway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

697-705 Conway

697-705 Conway StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Euclid View Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid View Flats

234 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 1030 Reaney Ave E

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1030 Reaney Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1333 E Pacific St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1333 E Pacific St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 940 Edgerton St

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

940 Edgerton St

St. PaulMN55130

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Dayton's Buff, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$692
York Ave ApartmentsYork 1-Bd Portfolio Wide Jan 20261BR,1BA$895
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
795 East 6th StStudioStudio,1BA$899
Edgbaston MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$899
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$927
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedrooms2BR,1BA$928
English Conway Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,003
Eastside 12761 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,079
Nova SPYorkStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dayton's Buff, MN

As of May 31, 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-bd York Portfolio Wide Jan 2026 Model at York Ave Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Euclid View FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
York Ave Apartments2-bd York Portfolio Wide Jan 20262BR,1BA$1.73
The Cambric Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.90
Eastside 12761 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
English Conway PlaceRenovated 1 Bedroom (ground nac)1BR,1BA$1.73
Parkway GardensThe Sunflower1BR,1BA$1.84
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.55
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
795 East 6th StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.71
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Dayton's Buff, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #81

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 795 East 6th St 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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