Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (59 Rentals)

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East Side Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East Side Commons

850 Bradley StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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White Bear Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

White Bear Apartments

1724-1760 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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596 Hoyt Ave E
1 Bedroom Apartments

596 Hoyt Ave E

596 Hoyt Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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Parklawn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklawn

1270 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Ridgewood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

1871-1885 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Magnolia Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

1846 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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1077 Van Dyke St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1077 Van Dyke St

1077 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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296 Bates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

296 Bates

296 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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826 5th St E
1 Bedroom Apartments

826 5th St E

826 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Montana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montana

1749 Montana Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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1429 Case Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Case Ave

1424-1436 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106

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951 Desoto St
2 Bedroom Apartments

951 Desoto St

951 Desoto StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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York Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

York Ave

1074 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Magnolia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia

1841 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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795 East 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

795 East 6th St

795 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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1025 York Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 York Ave

1025 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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7th Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Apartments

1439 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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224 Bates Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

224 Bates Ave

224 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Maryland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maryland Park

1619 Maryland Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Etna Woods Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Etna Woods Townhomes

1216-1254 Clarence StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1360 Payne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Payne Ave

1360 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Vailwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vailwood Apartments

1935 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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1676 English St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1676 English St

1676 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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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 The Juniper priced from $745. Johnson Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Phalen apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Juniper1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$745
Johnson ParkwayStudioStudio,1BA$850
Nova SPPayneStudio,1BA$850
Parkview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2275-...1BR,1BA$895
296 Bates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
795 East 6th StStudioStudio,1BA$925
Grand Magnolia1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$926

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phalen, MN

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Phalen area is the $1.09 price per square foot 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B in the in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value East Phalen apartment is the Hamline (2 Bedrooms) Model at Lofts on Rose - 62+ starting at $1,272 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Dayton's Buff 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.
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Lofts on Rose - 62+Hamline (2 Bedrooms)2BR,1BA$1.27
Edgerton Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Hazelwood Apartments2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
ParklawnParklawn - 1270-...2BR,1BA$1.24
Van Dyke ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
687 5th St E, Unit Apt. #1687 5th St E1BR,1BA$1.16
Bradley House ApartmentsThe Brookshire1BR,1BA$1.34
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1067-...2BR,1BA$1.26
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2275-...1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Phalen, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #38

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 search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Saint Paul. 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 convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the East Phalen Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $926.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Phalen?

The cheapest apartment in East Phalen is The Juniper which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in East Phalen costs $2,850.

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 84 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 $439 which is $2,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Phalen.

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