
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Midway Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $433 (244 Rentals)
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297 Maryland Ave W

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Twelve 22

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Ashland Apartments

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Charles Flats

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Fairview Flats

1114 Rice St

871 St Clair Ave

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1515 Selby Ave

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501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included
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483 W Lynnhurst Ave

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1511 Grand Ave

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Kensington Hall Apartments

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1225 St Clair Avenue

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Chestnut Arms

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Dayton Apartments

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Lincoln Court Apartments

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972 Ashland Ave

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Forest Place Apartments

586 7th St W
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275 Maryland Ave W

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Lexington House

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Princeton Place

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Como Dale Apartments

1186 Grand Ave, Unit 6

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Marydale Lakeview Apartments

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LaBlanche Apartments

464 Maryland Ave W, Unit 7

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Grand and Dale Apartments

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Sheraton Place Apartments
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Como Terrace

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St. Clair Court Apartments

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Minnehaha Apartments

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1605 Marshall Ave

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Portland Flats

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L & O Apartments

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Carroll Court Apartments

1161 St Clair Ave, Unit 14

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820 Como Ave, Unit APT 2

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The Nine at Lexington Station
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Brimhall Apartments

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Morrow Apartments

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Legacy Rose Flats

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Groveland Terrace

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Liffey on Snelling

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Como Lake Estates

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Pivot Apartments

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Five 90 Park Apartments

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The Pitch Apartments

1720 Ashland Ave, Unit 12
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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 | $1,220 | $710 | $1,820 |
| East Midway 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $665 | $3,249 |
| East Midway 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $785 | $3,395 |
| East Midway 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,445 | $1,319 | $6,615 |
| East Midway 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $2,400 | $3,200 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Twelve 22 priced from $665. 1554 Grand, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable East Midway apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve 22 | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $665 |
| 1554 Grand, LLC | 4-Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $695 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
| Fairview Flats | Studio A | Studio, 1BA | $823 |
| 309 Dayton | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $875 |
| Marquette on the Hill | Studio A | Studio, 1BA | $892 |
| Dunlap Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio, 1BA | $895 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio, 1BA | $895 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Midway, MN
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Midway area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1384 Lafond Ave Model at 1384 Lafond Ave, Unit 1 in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value East Midway apartment is the 4-Bedroom Model at 1554 Grand, LLC in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting at $695 with a $0.46 price per square foot. 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. |
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| 1384 Lafond Ave, Unit 1 | 1384 Lafond Ave | 4BR, 1.5BA | $1.20 |
| 1554 Grand, LLC | 4-Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $0.46 |
| Como Terrace | 2BR/1 BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| Osceola Place, a 55+ Community | Osceola | 2BR, 2BA | $1.34 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.38 |
| L & O Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR, 1BA | $1.29 |
| Arlington Place | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
| 996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.36 |
| Twelve 22 | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $0.98 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Midway, Saint Paul, MN
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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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Midway?
The cheapest apartment in East Midway is Twelve 22 which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in East Midway costs $1,479.
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 50 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 $275 which is $1,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Midway.
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