Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Midway Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (202 Rentals)

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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 Charles Flats priced from $695. 1693 Sherburne Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Midway apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
1693 Sherburne AveStudioStudio,1BA$750
Marshall Ave0B1BStudio,1BA$785
Twelve22Two Bedroom - 30%2BR,1BA$785
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$795
1618 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1618 Charles1BR,1BA$800
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$850
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
990 Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$900
Kensington Hall ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Midway, MN

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Midway area is the $1.00 price per square foot 235 Fuller Ave Model at 235 Fuller Ave, Unit 237 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value East Midway apartment is the 1528 Iglehart AVe Model at 1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 4 starting at $1,849 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland 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.
235 Fuller Ave, Unit 237235 Fuller Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 41528 Iglehart AVe3BR,1BA$1.43
Irvine Park2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Marshall Ave0B1BStudio ,1BA$0.98
990 Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
Newly Renovated & in the Heart of the Twin...0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.40
1610 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1610 Charles1BR,1BA$1.27
Sheraton Place Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.38
John Snell ApartmentsA1BR,1.5BA$1.32
1693 Sherburne AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Midway, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Saint Paul, MN 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 1618 Charles which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in East Midway costs $2,800.

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 138 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 $382 which is $2,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Midway.

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