
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $823 (54 Rentals)


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Sun Cliffe

Heritage Estates

771 6th St E

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Ames Lake Neighborhood

935 Sims Ave

556 Jenks Ave E, Unit 11

2M Apartments

Parkway Gardens

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765 Jessie St, Unit B
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660 5th St E

Phalen Shores

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1133 Beech St, Unit 1

Pine Tree Park Apartments

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1648 Bush Ave

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361 Bates Ave, Unit 3

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Gateway Trail Apartments

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951 Desoto St

1025 York Ave

East Side Commons

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Vailwood Apartments

1077 Van Dyke St

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Hudson Gardens Apartments

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English Conway Place

969 Lawson Ave E

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Hillcrest Flats

Hoyt Avenue Apartments

697-705 Conway

7th Street Apartments

Evergreen East Apartments

Parkview Apartments

1133 Beech St

Arcadia Park Quadplexes

Phalen Senior Lofts
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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 | $1,133 | $895 | $1,589 |
| East Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $873 | $2,159 |
East Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $823 | $2,289 |
| East Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $1,320 | $3,039 |
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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 $928.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Phalen?
The cheapest apartment in East Phalen is The Waldo which is listed at $823, while the average apartment in East Phalen costs $1,792.
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 56 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 $573 which is $1,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Phalen.
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