Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $1,400 (9 Rentals)

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Downtown, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Minneapolis, 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 apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$824
Lowry Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$884
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.56 price per square foot Gordon PH Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,679. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,822 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 on the ParkGordon PH1BR,1BA$1.56
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.21
Schurmeier Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.73
1430 Case Ave, Unit 11430 Case Ave3BR,1BA$1.75
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Rayette LoftsA3 - The Taylor1BR,1BA$1.67
R7 Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.72
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
VerdantIvyStudio ,1BA$1.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN with pricing that ranges from $824 to $5,248. There are also 12 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,450 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,450 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,675.

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