
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $629 (41 Rentals)


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Sibley Park

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196 Mounds Blvd, Unit 5

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Galtier Towers

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The Whitley

Press House Apartments

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Stella St. Paul

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Custom House

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The Cosmopolitan

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Lowertown Lofts

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Esox House

Landmark Tower

The Arlow on Kellogg

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Irvine Exchange

Central Towers (Senior)
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Verdant

Commission House

The Hollows

Lowertown Commons
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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 | $1,295 | $629 | $1,884 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $850 | $4,078 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $1,123 | $6,078 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $1,800 | $3,758 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, St. Paul, MN
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is The Historic Minnesota Building which is listed at $629, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,598.
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 58 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 $203 which is $1,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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