
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brighton Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $800 (45 Rentals)
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Downtown New Brighton, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown New Brighton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown New Brighton Studio Apartments | $1,156 | $928 | $1,575 |
| Downtown New Brighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $925 | $2,145 |
| Downtown New Brighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,100 | $5,000 |
| Downtown New Brighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $1,540 | $3,599 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown New Brighton Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown New Brighton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown New Brighton area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at New Brighton Apartments priced from $995. Bramantes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Brighton apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Brighton Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Bramantes | One Bedroom + Den | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Silver Lake | Central | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
| Sage Park | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Granite Falls at Silver Lake-2130 | 1 Bed/1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Northview Commons Apartments | 1x1 Standard- Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Windsor South Apartments | Knollwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,194 |
| Moore Lake Apartments | 1 Bed Gold | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Welcome to Equinox Apartments | Aurora II | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Lydia Rose Apartments | Studio +Den Signature | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brighton, MN
As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Brighton area is the $1.57 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Parkshore Apartments of Arden Hills in the in the Downtown New Brighton neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown New Brighton apartment is the A Model at The Shores - 62 + Community starting at $1,650 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown New Brighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown New Brighton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkshore Apartments of Arden Hills | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| The Shores - 62 + Community | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Bramantes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Harbor at Twin Lakes 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom B - 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| 55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Diamond Eight Terrace | The Sapphire | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Windsor South Apartments | White Pine | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Rose 8 Estates | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Sage Park | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 1480 47th Ave NE, Unit # XXX | 1480 47th Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown New Brighton, St. Paul, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown New Brighton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown New Brighton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown New Brighton is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Brighton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Brighton is Sage Park which is listed at $1,135, while the average apartment in Downtown New Brighton costs $1,705.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown New Brighton?
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 55 regular apartments in Downtown New Brighton 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 Downtown New Brighton?
Cheap apartments in Downtown New Brighton have an average cost of $523 which is $1,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brighton.
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