
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Midway Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (222 Rentals)
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Charles Flats

297 Maryland Ave W

474 Herschel St

400 Van Buren Ave

400 Van Buren Ave, Unit 406-1

1310 N Park St

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

1631 Charles Ave

625 Wheelock Pky W
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1511 Grand Ave

Kensington Hall Apartments

562 Edmund Ave W

1163 7th St W

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Iris Park Apartments

Como Terrace

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Groveland Terrace

Lincoln Court Apartments
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Princeton Place

Forest Place Apartments

422 Pierce St

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Como Dale Apartments

Marydale Lakeview Apartments

Victoria Apartments

464 Maryland Ave W, Unit 7

125 Como Ave

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Brimhall Apartments

Legacy Rose Flats

981 St Albans St N, Unit 306

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Grand and Dale Apartments

Fry Street Station

1757 Thomas Ave W

1504 Grand Ave

729 Virginia St
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Carroll Court Apartments

L & O Apartments

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Minnehaha Apartments

Como by the Lake Senior Apartments

University Dale Apartments

543 Como Ave, Unit 1

409 Fairview Ave N

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1940 Grand Ave, Unit 105

116 Lexington Pkwy N

1068 N Woodbridge St
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East Midway, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Midway?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midway Studio Apartments | $1,213 | $765 | $1,730 |
| East Midway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $875 | $2,845 |
| East Midway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $950 | $5,795 |
| East Midway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,259 | $1,515 | $4,398 |
| East Midway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $2,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 222 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Midway Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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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 Charles Flats priced from $795. 535 Asbury St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable East Midway apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 535 Asbury St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 1310 N Park St | Lower Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Grand Villas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Ashland Apartments | 2 Window Remodeled | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Kensington Hall Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Summit Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $902 |
| 1225 St Clair Avenue | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Midway, MN
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Midway area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1623 Selby Avenue in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value East Midway apartment is the 404 Dayton Ave Model at 404 Dayton Ave, Unit Dayton 1 starting at $1,950 with a $1.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1623 Selby Avenue | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| 404 Dayton Ave, Unit Dayton 1 | 404 Dayton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 1910 Feronia Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1217 Grand Ave, Unit Lower | 1217 Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Hyacinth Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| L & O Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1310 N Park St | HW Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Como Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 535 Asbury St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Midway, Saint Paul, MN
Ranked #8
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Midway, Saint Paul, MN
Maxfield Magnet Elementary School
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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.
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 $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Midway?
The cheapest apartment in East Midway is 1310 N Park St which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in East Midway costs $3,060.
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 40 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 $182 which is $2,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Midway.
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