Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown St Paul Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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78 10th St E

St. PaulMN55101
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St. PaulMN55106
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697 5th St E

St. PaulMN55106

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Downtown St Paul, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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 Sibley Park priced from $950. Commerce Building Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown St Paul apartments for rent in St. Paul, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$950
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (50H)1BR,1BA$950
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$952

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Paul, MN

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown St Paul area is the $1.54 price per square foot A6 - The Sinatra + Loft Model at Rayette Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,255. The second greatest value Downtown St Paul apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Lyon's Court Senior Apartments starting at $1,276 with a $1.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rayette LoftsA6 - The Sinatra + Loft2BR,2BA$1.54
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Balsam on BroadwayWalnut2BR,2BA$1.63
1430 Case Ave, Unit 11430 Case Ave3BR,1BA$1.65
1432 Case Ave, Unit Birmingham Heights1432 Case Ave3BR,1BA$1.69
BONNIE JEAN FLATS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
Euclid View FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
697-705 Conway2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.56
Donegan Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown St Paul, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #26

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 99 Apartments for Rent in Downtown St Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $736 to $5,248. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown St Paul ranging from $1,395 to $2,300.

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 $1,395 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,837.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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