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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown St Paul Studio Apartments | $1,228 | $629 | $1,639 |
| Downtown St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $850 | $3,577 |
| Downtown St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,144 | $4,603 |
| Downtown St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $1,800 | $4,353 |
There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown St Paul Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
See all Apartments in Saint PaulThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown St Paul area of St. Paul, MN is a Studio unit found at The Historic Minnesota Building priced from $629. 296 Bates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Paul apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| 296 Bates | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $890 |
| Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Sibley Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Sibley Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Degree of Honor | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Commission House | S4-3 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Renaissance Box | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Crane Ordway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom - HOME | 1BR,1BA | $1,037 |
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Paul area is the $1.81 price per square foot Gilbert PH Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,107. The second greatest value Downtown St Paul apartment is the 209 Model at The Schurmeier Lofts starting at $1,995 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown St Paul apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 333 on the Park | Gilbert PH | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Schurmeier Lofts | 209 | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Euclid View Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Degree of Honor | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 283-289 Bates Avenue | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50) | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Crane Ordway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
| Renaissance Box | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
| 296 Bates | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.85 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown St Paul is under $1,037.
The cheapest apartment in Downtown St Paul is The Historic Minnesota Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown St Paul costs $2,674.
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 45 regular apartments in Downtown St Paul that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Downtown St Paul have an average cost of $161 which is $2,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Paul.
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