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The Historic Minnesota Building
46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$899 - $1,295
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Press House Apartments
345 Cedar StSt. Paul, MN 55101
321 Bates Ave
St. PaulMN55106
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Chestnut Arms
224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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196 Mounds Blvd, Unit 6B
196 Mounds BlvdSt. Paul, MN 55106
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196 Mounds Blvd, Unit 5
196 Mounds BlvdSt. Paul, MN 55106
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$989 - $2,120
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Straus Lofts
350 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$990 - $1,800
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Sibley Court
484 Temperance StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$990 - $1,490
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Sibley Park
211 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,000 - $1,332
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Renaissance Box
200 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,000 - $1,100
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Crane Ordway Apartments
281 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,003 - $1,283
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Lyon's Court Senior Apartments
510 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,029 - $3,189
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Pioneer Endicott
141 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,095 - $2,360
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The Jax
253 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,099 - $4,045
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The Whitley
460 Wacouta StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,099 - $1,399
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Commerce Building Apartments
10 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,140 - $2,182
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Galtier Towers
172 E 6th StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,150 - $1,800
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Degree of Honor
325 Cedar StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,181 - $3,699
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Kellogg Square
111 E Kellogg Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,185 - $2,355
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Rayette Lofts
261 5TH StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,195 - $1,495
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R7 Lofts
133 E 7th StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,200 - $2,080
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Parkside Apartments
250 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,211 - $1,814
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Mears Park Place
401 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,235 - $2,250
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The Schurmeier Lofts
328-330 9th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,255 - $2,330
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Required Monthly Fees$350
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The Donegan Apartments
241 Kellogg Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,258 - $2,633
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Custom House
180 Kellogg Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,264 - $3,709
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Lowertown Lofts
240 E 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,266 - $2,354
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The Penfield
101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,280 - $2,862
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The Arlow on Kellogg
253 Kellogg Blvd WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$1,289 - $2,148
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The Cosmopolitan
250 E 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,307 - $3,294
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Irvine Exchange
200 Exchange StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$1,311 - $2,771
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Oaks Union Depot
244 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,333 - $6,078
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Stella St. Paul
386 Wabasha St NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$1,366 - $2,888
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Landmark Tower
345 Saint Peter StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Oxbo Urban Rentals
202 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
880 Wilson Ave
St. PaulMN55106
26 W 10th St, Unit 801
26 W 10th St
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78 10th St E
St. PaulMN55101
350 St Peter St
St. PaulMN55102
78 10th St E
St. PaulMN55101
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Central Towers (Senior)
20 Exchange St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Hackett Block
262 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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251 Maria Ave
251 Maria AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Lowry Apartments
345 Wabasha St NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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296 Bates
296 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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224 Bates Ave
224 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Seventh Place Apartments
9 W 7th PlSt. Paul, MN 55102
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940 3rd St E
940 3rd St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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The Hollows
520 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Downtown St Paul, St. Paul, MN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown St Paul?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Downtown St Paul Studio Apartments | $1,254 | $629 | $1,820 |
| Downtown St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $850 | $4,078 |
| Downtown St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,228 | $1,003 | $6,078 |
| Downtown St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,504 | $1,425 | $3,678 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown St Paul Apartments for Rent
The 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 |
| Press House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
| Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $925 |
| Straus Lofts | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $989 |
| Sibley Park | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $990 |
| Sibley Court | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $990 |
| Crane Ordway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio, 1BA | $1,000 |
| Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,003 |
| Commission House | S4-2 | Studio, 1BA | $1,022 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Paul, MN
As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Paul area is the $1.69 price per square foot C2 Model at The Jax in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,885. The second greatest value Downtown St Paul apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Euclid View Flats in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood starting at $1,608 with a $1.62 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jax | C2 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.69 |
| Euclid View Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.62 |
| Degree of Honor | C1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.61 |
| 333 on the Park | Fulton | 1BR, 1BA | $1.73 |
| 283-289 Bates Avenue | 3 Bedroom | 3BR, 1BA | $1.39 |
| Rayette Lofts | A3 - The Taylor | 1BR, 1BA | $1.71 |
| Press House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
| Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (60) | 1BR, 1BA | $1.43 |
| Lowertown Commons | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.67 |
| Straus Lofts | 0 Bedroom - Market | Studio, 1BA | $1.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown St Paul Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown St Paul?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown St Paul is under $1,022.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown St Paul?
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 $1,589.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown St Paul?
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 43 regular apartments in Downtown St Paul 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 St Paul?
Cheap apartments in Downtown St Paul have an average cost of $231 which is $1,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown St Paul.
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