
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (106 Rentals)
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728 Rose Ave E, Unit 3

1676 English St

826 5th St E

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Pine Tree Park Apartments

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Ames Lake Neighborhood

1926 Margaret St

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Sun Cliffe

Heritage Estates
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1644 7th St E, Unit 2

602 N Mendota St

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English Conway Place

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2M Apartments

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Eastside 1276

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Gateway Trail Apartments

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Nova SP

Phalen Shores
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Eastside 1256

935 Sims Ave

556 Jenks Ave E, Unit 11

556 Jenks Ave E, Unit 6

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765 Jessie St, Unit B

660 5th St E

1648 Bush Ave

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1133 Beech St, Unit 1

977 Fremont Ave E

973 Geranium Ave E
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441 York Ave, Unit 441 1

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Van Dyke Apartments

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Bradley House Apartments

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The Cambric Senior Apartments

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808 Jessamine Ave E

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468 Beaumont St, Unit 4

880 Wilson Ave

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Capital View Apartments

The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult

1432 Case Ave E
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1430 Case Ave E

1056 3rd St E, Unit 3

754 5th St E, Unit 2

East Side Commons

596 Hoyt Ave E

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Amberwood Place

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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 | $1,178 | $940 | $1,604 |
| East Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $895 | $2,179 |
| East Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $823 | $2,289 |
| East Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $1,250 | $3,064 |
| East Phalen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $2,428 | $2,428 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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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. Parklawn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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 |
| Parklawn | Parklawn - 1270-... | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Sherwood Glen | Sherwood Glen - 1492-... | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1865-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 826 5th St E | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 296 Bates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $928 |
| Pine Tree Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Ames Green | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phalen, MN
As of July 24, 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 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerton Manor | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Van Dyke Apartments | Large 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Phalen Senior Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 283-289 Bates Avenue | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Heritage Estates | Two Bedroom Corner | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Lake Phalen Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1644 7th St E, Unit 2 | 1644 7th St E | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1858-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Best Local Schools in East Phalen, Saint Paul, MN
Frost Lake Magnet Elementary School
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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 $945.
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 $2,850.
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 53 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 $508 which is $2,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Phalen.
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