
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brighton Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $895 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown New Brighton area of St. Paul.


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E Street Flats - Student Housing

South Oaks Apartments

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New Brighton Apartments

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Highcrest Manor Apartments

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Windsor South Apartments

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820 Flats

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Centennial Commons

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Garden Grove

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Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments

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Granite Falls at Silver Lake Apartments

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Hamline Terrace

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Diamond Eight Terrace

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Northview Commons Apartments

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The Legends at Silver Lake Village 55+ Apartments

55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth

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Aquarius Apartments

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Oaks Landing 55+ Apartments

3725 Stinson

Hyde Park

Plaza Apartments

Arden Court Apartments

Caravelle Apartments

804 6th Ave NW

Bramantes

Brightonwood Flats
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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 | $1,208 | $945 | $1,949 |
| Downtown New Brighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $925 | $2,622 |
| Downtown New Brighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,827 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Downtown New Brighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,495 | $3,714 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 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 Plaza Apartments priced from $938. E Street Flats - Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Brighton apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Plaza Apartments | Rankin | Studio,1BA | $938 |
| E Street Flats - Student Housing | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| New Brighton Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Highcrest Manor Apartments | One bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Rose 8 Estates | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Chateau Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| 804 6th Ave NW | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
| Arden Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,123 |
| Centennial Commons | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
| Granite Falls at Silver Lake Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brighton, MN
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Brighton area is the $1.36 price per square foot A Model at The Shores - 62 + Community in the in the Shoreview neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown New Brighton apartment is the The Lagoon Model at Aquarius Apartments starting at $1,682 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the 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. |
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| The Shores - 62 + Community | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Aquarius Apartments | The Lagoon | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 2622 Polk St NE, Unit 2 | 2622 Polk St NE | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Hamline Terrace | Snelling | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Arden Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Highcrest Manor Apartments | One bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Centennial Commons | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 804 6th Ave NW | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Chateau Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Brighton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Brighton is Highcrest Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Downtown New Brighton costs $1,530.
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 37 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 $436 which is $1,094 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brighton.
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