
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown New Brighton Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $800 (59 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

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Hamline Terrace

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Highcrest Manor Apartments

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Pike Lake Apartments

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Chateau Royal Apartments

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Silver Lake

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Harbor at Twin Lakes 55+ Apartments

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Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments

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Diamond Eight Terrace

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The Shores - 62 + Community

Equinox

55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth

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The Legends at Silver Lake Village 55+ Apartments

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Aloma

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The Landings at Silver Lake Village

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Aquarius Apartments

The Parkshore Apartments of Arden Hills

1318 Circle Terrace Blvd NE, Unit 1318

481 10th Ave NW

Hyde Park

Plaza Apartments

Arden Court Apartments

Caravelle Apartments

804 6th Ave NW
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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 |
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| Downtown New Brighton Studio Apartments | $1,245 | $947 | $1,893 |
| Downtown New Brighton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $925 | $2,476 |
| Downtown New Brighton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $1,125 | $5,000 |
| Downtown New Brighton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,946 | $1,540 | $3,799 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 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 Ratio priced from $947. Hamline Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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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| Ratio | Quantum : Co-Living | Studio,1BA | $947 |
| Hamline Terrace | Dale | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Highcrest Manor Apartments | One bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Plaza Apartments | Silverwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
| Rose 8 Estates | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Chateau Royal Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| New Brighton Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Bramantes | One Bedroom + Den | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Arden Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Centennial Commons | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,133 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown New Brighton, MN
As of June 17, 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 2 BR Model at New Brighton View starting at $1,175 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Audubon Park 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 Parkshore Apartments of Arden Hills | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| New Brighton View | 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Sage Park | Two Bedroom 21A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| 55+ Community - The Landings on Ninth | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Arden Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Garden Grove | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Bramantes | One Bedroom + Den | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The Shores - 62 + Community | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Senior 55+ - Hart Lake Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Highcrest Manor Apartments | One bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,133.
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 $2,400.
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 19 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 $415 which is $1,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown New Brighton.
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