
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN Under $1,200 (45 Rentals)


Five 90 Park Apartments

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Sibley Park

The Jax

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Commerce Building Apartments

West Side Flats

Degree of Honor

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The Penfield

Parkside Apartments

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The Whitley
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Press House Apartments

Lyon's Court Senior Apartments

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The Historic Minnesota Building

R7 Lofts

Kellogg Square

Galtier Towers

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Sibley Court

Renaissance Box

Crane Ordway Apartments

826 5th St E
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Straus Lofts

812 Capitol Hts, Unit #1

196 Mounds Blvd, Unit 6B

196 Mounds Blvd, Unit 5

217-219 Bates Ave

138 Maria Ave

783 6th St E

726 Wilson Ave

658 Greenbrier St

Maple Suites
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Lowertown Commons

Wilson Avenue Apartments

795 East 6th St

Harbourline Apartments

340 Sibley Street Lofts

699 3rd St East

The Hollows

Commission House

Verdant

Seventh Place Apartments
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224 Bates Ave

296 Bates

Lowry Apartments

Hackett Block

Central Towers (Senior)
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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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, St. Paul, MN
Ranked #13
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown?
There are currently 83 Studio Apartments in Downtown with rent ranges from $629 to $1,884 with an average price of $1,295.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown ranges from $850 to $4,078 with an average monthly rent of $1,585.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown range from $1,123 to $6,078. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,164.
How expensive are Downtown Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,800 to $3,758 - averaging $2,513 for the location.
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