Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $1,300 (5 Rentals)
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78 10th St E

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78 10th St E
Downtown, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,586 | $1,525 | $1,650 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,929 | $1,599 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $824 |
Lowry Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
Verdant | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $893 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.57 price per square foot Gordon PH Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,701. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,697 with a $1.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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333 on the Park | Gordon PH | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
585 Case Ave, Unit 2 | 585 Case Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
527 Hall Ave, Unit #1 | 527 Hall Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
1430 Case Ave, Unit 1 | 1430 Case Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.65 |
BONNIE JEAN FLATS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
687 5th St E, Unit Apt. #1 | 687 5th St E | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Rayette Lofts | A1 - The Armstrong | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?
There are currently 132 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN with pricing that ranges from $824 to $6,350. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,350 to $2,200.
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 $1,350 to $2,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,649.
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