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

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property at 523 Jackson St

523 Jackson St

St. PaulMN55101

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property at 78 10th St E

78 10th St E

St. PaulMN55101

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$824
Lowry Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$884
296 Bates1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 on the ParkGordon PH1BR,1BA$1.58
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.14
585 Case Ave, Unit 2585 Case Ave3BR,1BA$1.10
Schurmeier Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.67
1430 Case Ave, Unit 11430 Case Ave3BR,1BA$1.65
BONNIE JEAN FLATS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Rayette LoftsA3 - The Taylor1BR,1BA$1.67
687 5th St E, Unit Apt. #1687 5th St E1BR,1BA$1.16
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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