Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Midway Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (182 Rentals)

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property at 365-367 Smith Ave N

$800

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$800

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365-367 Smith Ave N

St. PaulMN55102
property at 474 Herschel St

$829

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$829

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$829

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 230 W Fuller Ave

$850

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$850

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$850

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230 W Fuller Ave

St. PaulMN55103
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1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave
$850
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$850

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1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave

1020 Aurora AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Princeton Place
$850 - $1,350
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$800 - $1,300
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$50

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$850 - $1,350
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Marquette on the Hill
$942 - $1,292
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$925 - $1,275
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$17

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$942 - $1,292
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Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Burlington
$959 - $1,758
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$957 - $1,756
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$2

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$959 - $1,758
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The Burlington

1180-1180 Cushing CirSt. Paul, MN 55108
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property at 1310 N Park St

$995

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$995

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$995

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1310 N Park St

St. PaulMN55117
property at 1912 University Ave W

$999

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$999

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1912 University Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
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Chestnut Arms
$1,000 - $1,100
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$1,000 - $1,100

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$1,000 - $1,100
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 1163 7th St W

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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1163 7th St W

St. PaulMN55102
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Grand and Dale Apartments
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$1,003 - $1,238
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$999 - $1,234
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$4

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$1,003 - $1,238
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Grand and Dale Apartments

628-636 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Brimhall Apartments
$1,068 - $1,143
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$1,050 - $1,125
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$18

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$1,068 - $1,143
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Groveland Terrace
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$1,073 - $1,378
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$1,028 - $1,333
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$45

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$1,073 - $1,378
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Groveland Terrace

1787 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Place
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$1,092 - $1,442
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$1,075 - $1,425
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$17

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$1,092 - $1,442
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Marshall Place

1939 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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The Nine at Lexington Station
$1,095 - $3,001
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$1,035 - $2,941
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$60

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$1,095 - $3,001
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The Nine at Lexington Station

411-417 Lexington Pky NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Liffey on Snelling
$1,101 - $1,936
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$1,101 - $1,936

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$1,101 - $1,936
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Liffey on Snelling

304 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Grand Place Apartments | 1788
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$1,136
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$1,120
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$16

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$1,136
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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

1788 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 761 Englewood Ave

$1,150 - $1,375

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$1,150

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$1,150

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Available Jan 1, 2026

761 Englewood Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Minnehaha Apartments
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$1,151 - $1,336
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$1,135 - $1,320
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$16

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$1,151 - $1,336
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Minnehaha Apartments

1625 Minnehaha AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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East Midway, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Midway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Midway area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at 569 Portland Apartments priced from $845. 995 Grand Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable East Midway apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
569 Portland ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$845
995 Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$849
Princeton PlaceStudio 306 Sq FtStudio,1BA$850
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$871
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
1530 Sherburne Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
594 Lawson Ave West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Midway, MN

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Midway area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1475 Sheldon St Model at 1475 Sheldon St, Unit Como Park in the in the Como Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value East Midway apartment is the 1020 Aurora Ave Model at 1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave starting at $850 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Midway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1475 Sheldon St, Unit Como Park1475 Sheldon St4BR,2BA$1.05
1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave1020 Aurora Ave3BR,2BA$0.57
1471 Grand Ave, Unit 31471 Grand Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
Victoria Apartments1 bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.29
St. Clair1 BED1BR,1BA$1.32
990 Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 21230 Hewitt Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
1530 Sherburne Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.28
984 Van Buren Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Midway, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #5

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Minnesota and customized analysis for East Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the East Midway Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Midway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Midway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Midway is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Midway?

The cheapest apartment in East Midway is 1530 Sherburne Ave which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in East Midway costs $2,930.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Midway?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 65 regular apartments in East Midway that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Midway?

Cheap apartments in East Midway have an average cost of $306 which is $2,624 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Midway.

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