Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (59 Rentals)
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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 |
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East Phalen Studio Apartments | $1,029 | $755 | $1,875 |
East Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $745 | $2,505 |
East Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $893 | $3,030 |
East Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $1,550 | $3,442 |
East Phalen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $1,499 | $2,542 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Juniper | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Johnson Parkway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Nova SP | Payne | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Parkview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
296 Bates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Pine Tree Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Grand Magnolia | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Lofts on Rose - 62+ | Hamline (2 Bedrooms) | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Edgerton Manor | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Hazelwood Apartments | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Parklawn | Parklawn - 1270-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Van Dyke Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
687 5th St E, Unit Apt. #1 | 687 5th St E | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Bradley House Apartments | The Brookshire | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Magnolia | Magnolia - 1067-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Phalen, Saint Paul, MN
Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in Saint Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Phalen, Saint Paul, MN
Frost Lake Magnet Elementary School
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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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 $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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