Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown St Paul Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $1,200 (5 Rentals)
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Downtown St Paul, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown St Paul?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown St Paul 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,605 | $1,570 | $1,650 |
Downtown St Paul 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,244 | $2,244 | $2,244 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown St Paul Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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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 $824. Lowry Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $884. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Paul apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $824 |
Lowry Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
296 Bates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Paul, MN
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Paul area is the $1.58 price per square foot Gordon PH Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,713. The second greatest value Downtown St Paul apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,722 with a $1.14 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. |
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333 on the Park | Gordon PH | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
585 Case Ave, Unit 2 | 585 Case Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Schurmeier Lofts | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
1430 Case Ave, Unit 1 | 1430 Case Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
BONNIE JEAN FLATS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Rayette Lofts | A3 - The Taylor | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
687 5th St E, Unit Apt. #1 | 687 5th St E | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown St Paul
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown St Paul?
There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $824 to $6,015. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown St Paul ranging from $1,250 to $2,244.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown St Paul?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown St Paul ranges from $1,250 to $2,244 with an average monthly rent of $1,666.
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