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Studio Apartments Available NowCrane Ordway Apartments
281 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $610 (38 Rentals)
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The Historic Minnesota Building
46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$900
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Studio Apartments Available NowRenaissanse Box
200 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$950 - $999
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Studio Apartments Available NowPress House Apartments
345 Cedar StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$958 - $1,851
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Studio Apartments Available May 25West Side Flats
84 Wabasha St SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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$990 - $1,165
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$990 - $1,175
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$1,005 - $1,190
The Fitz Flats
5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$990
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Studio Apartments Available NowSibley Court
484 Temperance StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$990
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$990 - $1,490
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$990 - $1,490
Sibley Park
211 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,003 - $1,053
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The Hollows
520 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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$1,092 - $1,690
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$1,074 - $3,378
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$1,092 - $3,396
The Penfield
101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,119 - $1,265
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Studio Apartments Available NowMears Park Place
401 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,135 - $1,634
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Studio Apartments Available NowKellogg Square
111 E Kellogg Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,139 - $1,226
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Studio Apartments Available NowThe Cosmopolitan
250 E 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,157 - $1,305
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Studio Apartments Available NowGaltier Towers
172 E 6th StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,178 - $1,389
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Studio Apartments Available NowFive 90 Park Apartments
590 Park StSt. Paul, MN 55103
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$1,179
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 5Degree of Honor
325 Cedar StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,200 - $2,469
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$1,200 - $4,835
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$1,204 - $4,839
Lowertown Lofts
240 E 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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$1,225 - $1,418
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Irvine Exchange
200 Exchange StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$1,230 - $1,325
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Custom House
180 Kellogg Blvd ESt. Paul, MN 55101
78 10th St E, Unit 1907, Unit 1907
78 10th St E
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$1,277 - $1,362
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Studio Apartments Available NowThe Scenic
55 Livington Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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$1,289 - $2,653
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$1,289 - $3,966
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$1,369 - $4,046
The Whitley
460 Wacouta StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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Studio Apartments Available May 7Parkside Apartments
250 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
66 9th St E
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Oxbo Urban Rentals
202 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Studio Apartments Available Jun 13Lofts at Farmers Market
260 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
66 9th St E, Unit 2101, Unit 2101
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Central Towers (Senior)
20 Exchange St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Maple Suites
389 Maple StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Lowry Apartments
345 Wabasha St NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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795 East 6th St
795 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Seventh Place Apartments
9 W 7th PlSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Verdant
85 Livingston Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Commission House
282 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Lowertown Commons
300 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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The Arlow on Kellogg
253 Kellogg Blvd WSt. Paul, MN 55102
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.
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Esox House
150 W Water StSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Straus Lofts
350 Sibley StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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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 | $1,273 | $610 | $2,366 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $850 | $3,312 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,130 | $7,188 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,595 | $4,603 |
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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 $990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Crane Ordway Apartments which is listed at $610, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,646.
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 81 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 $282 which is $2,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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