
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $823 (76 Rentals)


Minnehaha Apartments

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731 York Ave, Unit 1

Sun Cliffe

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Heritage Estates

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765 Jessie St, Unit B, Unit B

Phalen Shores

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1648 Bush Ave

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684 Hawthorne Ave E, Unit Unit1LowerLevel, Unit Unit1LowerLevel

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The Hollows

1070 Bradley St, Unit #1

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951 Desoto St

1025 York Ave

East Side Commons

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1676 English St

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Parklawn

English Conway Place

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825 Jessamine Ave E
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East Phalen, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Phalen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Phalen Studio Apartments | $1,126 | $940 | $1,589 |
| East Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $895 | $2,159 |
East Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $823 | $2,216 |
| East Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $1,495 | $3,064 |
| East Phalen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Best Local Schools in East Phalen, Saint Paul, MN
Frost Lake Magnet Elementary School
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Phalen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Phalen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Phalen is under $940.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Phalen?
The cheapest apartment in East Phalen is Parkway Gardens which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in East Phalen costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Phalen?
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 72 regular apartments in East Phalen 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 Phalen?
Cheap apartments in East Phalen have an average cost of $727 which is $1,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Phalen.
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