
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $563 (75 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of St. Paul.


Lowry Apartments

296 Bates

224 Bates Ave

826 5th St E

Seventh Place Apartments
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The Hollows

Commission House

699 3rd St East

Lofts at Farmers Market

340 Sibley Street Lofts
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795 East 6th St

Harbourline Apartments

658 Greenbrier St

Wilson Avenue Apartments

Lowertown Commons

283-289 Bates Avenue
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697-705 Conway

The Fitz Flats

212 7th St E

333 on the Park

Heritage House

Euclid View Flats
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348 Maria Ave
Downtown, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,289 | $629 | $1,820 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,580 | $850 | $4,078 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $1,003 | $6,078 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $1,795 | $3,678 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 75 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,022.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is The Historic Minnesota Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,558.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 49 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $238 which is $1,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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