
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (110 Rentals)
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Pine Tree Park Apartments

Phalen View Apartments

Ames Lake Neighborhood

602 N Mendota St

731 York Ave, Unit 1

Sun Cliffe

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Heritage Estates

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Phalen Shores

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The Parkway

1727 Reaney Ave E
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812 E 7th St

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765 Jessie St, Unit B, Unit B

1136 Edgerton St

1115 York Ave, Unit Apt 9

Capital View Apartments

1648 Bush Ave

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The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult

1426 Case Ave E
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962 6th St E, Unit 1

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684 Hawthorne Ave E, Unit Unit1LowerLevel, Unit Unit1LowerLevel

1070 Bradley St, Unit #1

653 5th St E

619 Maryland Ave E

East Side Commons

596 Hoyt Ave E

Amberwood Place

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1429 Case Ave

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1077 Van Dyke St

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Johnson Parkway

Magnolia

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 | $1,155 | $940 | $1,589 |
| East Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $895 | $2,159 |
| East Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $823 | $2,216 |
| East Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,157 | $1,495 | $3,064 |
| East Phalen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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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 $775. 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 - 1286-... | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Waldo | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $823 |
| Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| York Ave Apartments | York 1-Bd Portfolio Wide Jan 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1067-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 296 Bates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $928 |
| Pine Tree Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phalen, MN
As of April 24, 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 441 York Ave Model at 441 York Ave, Unit 441 starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waldo | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 441 York Ave, Unit 441 | 441 York Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Heritage Estates | Two Bedroom Center | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 697-705 Conway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Bradley House Apartments | The Brookshire | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1067-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 296 Bates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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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 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 The Waldo and starts from $1,634.
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