Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (99 Rentals)

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property at 909 Margaret St

$935

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$935

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$935

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909 Margaret St

St. PaulMN55106
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Van Dyke Apartments
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$972 - $1,299
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$968 - $1,295
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Van Dyke Apartments

410 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Nova SP
$1,095 - $1,724
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$1,090 - $1,719
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Nova SP

650 Aguirre StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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property at 812 E 7th St

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

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812 E 7th St

St. PaulMN55106
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Bradley House Apartments
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$1,194 - $1,533
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$1,190 - $1,529
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Bradley House Apartments

2150 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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765 Jessie St, Unit B
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
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765 Jessie St, Unit B

765 Jessie StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Eastside 1276
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$1,203 - $1,554
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$1,199 - $1,550
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Eastside 1276

1276 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 660 5th St E

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

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660 5th St E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1136 Edgerton St

$1,249

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$1,249

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1136 Edgerton St

St. PaulMN55130
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Eastside 1256
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$1,299 - $2,069
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$1,295 - $2,065
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Eastside 1256

1256 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 1648 Bush Ave

$1,337

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$1,337

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$1,337

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1648 Bush Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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361 Bates Ave, Unit 3
$1,350
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$1,350

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361 Bates Ave, Unit 3

361 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 973 Geranium Ave E

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

973 Geranium Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
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1113 Minnehaha Ave E, Unit 2
$1,400
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$1,400

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$1,400
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1113 Minnehaha Ave E, Unit 2

1113 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Capital View Apartments
$1,435 - $1,989
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$1,346 - $1,900
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$1,435 - $1,989
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Capital View Apartments

1880 Old Hudson RdSt. Paul, MN 55119
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East Side Commons
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

East Side Commons

850 Bradley StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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596 Hoyt Ave E
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

596 Hoyt Ave E

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

Amberwood Place

1470 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Parklawn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklawn

1270 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Maple Suites
Studio Apartments

Maple Suites

389 Maple StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Ridgewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

1871-1885 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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1360 Payne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Payne Ave

1360 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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1429 Case Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Case Ave

1424-1436 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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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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Magnolia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

1846 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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Johnson Parkway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Johnson Parkway

1348 Ames AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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795 East 6th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

795 East 6th St

795 6th 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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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

1244 Hazelwood StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1419 Case Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Case Ave

1419 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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951 Desoto St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

951 Desoto St

951 Desoto StSt. Paul, MN 55130

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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 - 1286-...Studio,1BA$775
The Waldo2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$823
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2275-...Studio,1BA$850
York Ave ApartmentsYork 1-Bd Portfolio Wide Jan 20261BR,1BA$895
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
795 East 6th StStudioStudio,1BA$899
826 5th St E1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
296 Bates0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$909
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1841-...1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phalen, MN

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Phalen area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Waldo in the in the Gloster neighborhood starting from $1,634. The second greatest value East Phalen apartment is the 2278 7th Ave E Model at 2278 7th Ave E, Unit 14 starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Ledgestone 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.
The Waldo3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.28
2278 7th Ave E, Unit 142278 7th Ave E3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Edgerton Manor2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.32
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Phalen Senior Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
Heritage EstatesTwo Bedroom Center2BR,1BA$1.18
283-289 Bates Avenue3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.40
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.40
1797 Stillwater Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1841-...1BR,1BA$1.41

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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 $790 at Parkway Gardens.

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 $1,261.

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