Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $1,200 (9 Rentals)

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property at 812 Capitol Hts

$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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812 Capitol Hts, Unit #1

812 Capitol Hts
St. PaulMN55103
property at 25 Winter St

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

25 Winter St

St. PaulMN55103

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property at 66 9th St E

$1,350

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66 9th St E

St. PaulMN55101
property at 78 10th St E

$1,375

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$1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78 10th St E, Unit 406

78 10th St E
St. PaulMN55101

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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 $629. 296 Bates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
296 Bates0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$890
826 5th St E1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.51 price per square foot Getty Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,336. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Rum Model at The Scenic starting at $2,203 with a $1.76 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 ParkGetty2BR,2BA$1.51
The ScenicRum2BR,2BA$1.76
R7 Lofts2 Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$1.68
Euclid View FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
283-289 Bates Avenue3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.39
Lowertown Commons1 Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.75
468 Beaumont St, Unit 4468 Beaumont St2BR,1BA$1.75
Degree of HonorS1Studio ,1BA$1.63
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (50)1BR,1BA$1.76
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN with pricing that ranges from $629 to $6,078. There are also 16 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,200 to $2,513.

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 $1,200 to $2,513 with an average monthly rent of $1,814.

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