Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $615 (132 Rentals)

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property at 1926 Margaret St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1926 Margaret St

St. PaulMN55119
property at 761-761 Jessie St
$925

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Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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761-761 Jessie St

St. PaulMN55130
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Sun Cliffe
$965 - $1,750

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Base Rent$965 - $1,750

Total Monthly Price$965 - $1,750
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sun Cliffe

400 Luella St NSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Ames Lake Neighborhood
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$995 - $1,830

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Base Rent$995 - $1,830

Total Monthly Price$995 - $1,830
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ames Lake Neighborhood

1144 Barclay StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 602 N Mendota St
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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602 N Mendota St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 904-906 Burr St N
$999

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Base Rent$999

Total Monthly Price$999
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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904-906 Burr St N

St. PaulMN55130
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Nova SP
Rent Specials
$1,000 - $1,724

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Base Rent$995 - $1,719
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12 Month Lease Term
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Nova SP

650 Aguirre StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Eastside 1276
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$1,003 - $1,029

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Base Rent$999 - $1,025
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12 Month Lease Term
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Eastside 1276

1276 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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English Conway Place
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$1,017 - $1,253

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Base Rent$1,013 - $1,249
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English Conway Place

434-446 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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2M Apartments
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$1,018 - $1,254

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Base Rent$999 - $1,235
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12 Month Lease Term
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2M Apartments

2244 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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Van Dyke Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,073

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Base Rent$1,069
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Van Dyke Apartments

410 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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property at 1127 Ross Ave E
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1127 Ross Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1036 Jessie St
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1036 Jessie St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 217-219 Bates Ave
$1,109

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Base Rent$1,109

Total Monthly Price$1,109
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217-219 Bates Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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765 Jessie St, Unit B
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
6 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

765 Jessie St, Unit B

765 Jessie StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Bradley House Apartments
$1,210 - $1,603

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Base Rent$1,206 - $1,599
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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bradley House Apartments

2150 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Eastside 1256
Rent Specials
$1,254 - $2,069

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Base Rent$1,250 - $2,065
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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Eastside 1256

1256 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 1040 Jessie St
$1,295 - $1,595

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Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1040 Jessie St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 678 Jessamine Ave E
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 20

678 Jessamine Ave E, Unit Apt 1

678 Jessamine Ave E
St. PaulMN55106
property at 884 Margaret St
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 30
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884 Margaret St

St. PaulMN55106
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468 Beaumont St, Unit 4
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

468 Beaumont St, Unit 4

468 Beaumont StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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property at 891 Rose Ave E
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 21
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

891 Rose Ave E

St. PaulMN55106

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property at 880 Wilson Ave
$1,425

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,425

Total Monthly Price$1,425
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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880 Wilson Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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Capital View Apartments
$1,443 - $1,934

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,354 - $1,845
Required Monthly Fees$89

Total Monthly Price$1,443 - $1,934
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Capital View Apartments

1880 Old Hudson RdSt. Paul, MN 55119
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property at 697 5th St E
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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697 5th St E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1727 Reaney Ave E
$1,460

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,460

Total Monthly Price$1,460
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 10
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1727 Reaney Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 914 Lawson Ave E
$1,490

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,490

Total Monthly Price$1,490
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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914 Lawson Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 783 6th St E
$1,499

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,499

Total Monthly Price$1,499
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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783 6th St E

St. PaulMN55106

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East Phalen, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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. Parklawn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable East Phalen apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$692
ParklawnParklawn - 1270-...Studio,1BA$775
Phalen Senior Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$777
Sherwood GlenSherwood Glen - 1492-...1BR,1BA$825
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2275-...Studio,1BA$850
Heritage EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$873
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1865-...1BR,1BA$875
296 Bates0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$890
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedrooms2BR,1BA$928
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phalen, MN

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Phalen area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Edgerton Manor in the in the Roseville neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value East Phalen apartment is the 681 Lawson Ave E Model at 681 Lawson Ave E, Unit Unit 1 starting at $1,273 with a $1.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Edgerton Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
681 Lawson Ave E, Unit Unit 1681 Lawson Ave E1BR,1BA$1.16
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
283-289 Bates Avenue3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.39
1133 Beech St, Unit 11133 Beech St2BR,1BA$1.28
Arcadia Park ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
1797 Stillwater Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Lake Phalen Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Phalen Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Phalen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Phalen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Phalen is at Parklawn listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Phalen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Phalen Apartment is $692 at Parkway Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Phalen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Phalen is starting from $777 at Phalen Senior Lofts.

What is the most affordable East Phalen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Phalen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 283-289 Bates Avenue and starts from $1,249.

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