Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brighton Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $800 (40 Rentals)

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Hyde Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hyde Park

1354 7th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Arden Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arden Court

346 Cleveland Ave SWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Brightonwood Flats
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightonwood Flats

2360-2370 County Road E WNew Brighton, MN 55112
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804 6th St NW
1 Bedroom Apartments

804 6th St NW

804 6th Ave NWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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New Brighton View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Brighton View

1000 County Road D WNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Garden View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden View Apartments

1201-1417 10th St NWNew Brighton, MN 55112
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Lakehill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakehill Apartments

3804 Highcrest RdSt. Anthony, MN 55421
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Downtown New Brighton, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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 Ratio priced from $819. Centennial Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $928. Here are the most affordable Downtown New Brighton apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RatioQuantum : Co-LivingStudio,1BA$819
Centennial CommonsStudiosStudio,1BA$928
New Brighton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Pike Lake ApartmentsWalleye1BR,1BA$1,021
Chateau Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Sage ParkOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1,070
Garden GroveAspenStudio,1BA$1,075
BramantesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Silver LakeCentralStudio,1BA$1,110
Granite Falls at Silver Lake-21301 Bed/1 Bath D1BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brighton, MN

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown New Brighton area is the $1.56 price per square foot Mayflower Model at Lexington in the in the Downtown New Brighton neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value Downtown New Brighton apartment is the A Model at The Shores - 62 + Community starting at $1,500 with a $1.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LexingtonMayflower3BR,2.5BA$1.56
The Shores - 62 + CommunityA2BR,2BA$1.24
55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.35
Arden FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Diamond Eight TerraceThe Sapphire2BR,1BA$1.46
BramantesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Sage ParkOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.43
Windsor South ApartmentsKnollwood1BR,1BA$1.59
Chateau Royal ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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Downtown New Brighton, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #32

Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $1,149.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown New Brighton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown New Brighton is Pike Lake Apartments which is listed at $1,021, while the average apartment in Downtown New Brighton costs $1,984.

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 32 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 $362 which is $1,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brighton.

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