
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (51 Rentals)
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Ames Lake Neighborhood

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617 Maryland Ave E

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602 N Mendota St

East Side Commons

596 Hoyt Ave E

Amberwood Place

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Montana

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224 Bates Ave

Grand Magnolia

1025 York Ave

296 Bates

283-289 Bates Avenue

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1429 Case Ave

795 East 6th St
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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 | $1,097 | $940 | $1,539 |
| East Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $795 | $2,109 |
| East Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $771 | $2,289 |
| East Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,136 | $1,495 | $2,964 |
| East Phalen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,174 | $2,099 | $2,250 |
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Cheapest Available East Phalen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Phalen area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Gardens priced from $692. The Waldo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $771. Here are the most affordable East Phalen apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $692 |
| The Waldo | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $771 |
| Parklawn | Parklawn - 1286-... | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| 1360 Payne Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1067-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Rose Hill | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Pine Tree Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phalen, MN
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Phalen area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 693 Wilson Ave in the in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value East Phalen apartment is the 1131 Jessie St Model at 1131 Jessie St, Unit 1 starting at $1,595 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Phalen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 693 Wilson Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 1131 Jessie St, Unit 1 | 1131 Jessie St | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Lofts on Rose - 55+ | Lexington (2 Bedrooms) | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 795 East 6th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Heritage Estates | Two Bedroom Corner | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Van Dyke Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Waldo | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1067-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $692, while the average apartment in East Phalen costs $2,174.
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 62 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 $1,035 which is $1,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Phalen.
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