Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $1,000 (4 Rentals)

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property at 488 Wabasha St N

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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488 Wabasha St N

St. PaulMN55102

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property at 78 10th St E

$1,055

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$1,055

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$1,055

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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78 10th St E, Unit 1907

78 10th St E
St. PaulMN55101
property at 66 9th St E

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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66 9th St E, Unit 2101

66 9th St E
St. PaulMN55101

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Downtown, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.81 price per square foot Gilbert PH Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,107. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 209 Model at The Schurmeier Lofts starting at $1,995 with a $1.78 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 ParkGilbert PH1BR,1BA$1.81
The Schurmeier Lofts2092BR,1BA$1.78
Euclid View FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Degree of HonorC12BR,2BA$1.68
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
283-289 Bates Avenue3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.40
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (50)1BR,1BA$1.76
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.75
Renaissance BoxStudioStudio ,1BA$1.82
795 East 6th StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.71

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown, St. Paul, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 141 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, MN with pricing that ranges from $629 to $4,603. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,025 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 $1,025 to $2,513 with an average monthly rent of $1,914.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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