Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Phalen Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (51 Rentals)

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617 Maryland Ave E
$900 - $2,200
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617 Maryland Ave E

617 Maryland Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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$995 - $1,495

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602 N Mendota St

St. PaulMN55106
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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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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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Magnolia Apartments
1 to 2 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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Johnson Parkway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Johnson Parkway

1348 Ames 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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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

1244 Hazelwood StSt. 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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1419 Case Ave East
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Case Ave East

1419 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Van Dyke Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Van Dyke Apartments

410 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Montana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montana

1749 Montana Ave ESt. 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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938-940 East 3rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

938-940 East 3rd

940 3rd St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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York Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

York Ave

1074 York AveSt. 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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Grand Magnolia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Magnolia

1456 Magnolia Ave 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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296 Bates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

296 Bates

296 Bates 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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1429 Case Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Case Ave

1424-1436 Case 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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Etna Woods Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Etna Woods Townhomes

1216-1254 Clarence StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Vailwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vailwood Apartments

1935 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Hazelwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelwood Apartments

478 N Hazel St NSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Maryland Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maryland Park

1619 Maryland Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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1676 English St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1676 English St

1676 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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White Bear Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

White Bear Apartments

1724-1760 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Maplewood Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Manor

2275 Atlantic St NMaplewood, MN 55109
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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. The Waldo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $771. Here are the most affordable East Phalen apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$692
The Waldo2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$771
ParklawnParklawn - 1286-...Studio,1BA$775
1360 Payne AveStudioStudio,1BA$849
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2275-...Studio,1BA$850
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1067-...1BR,1BA$895
Ames Lake Neighborhood1 Bedroom Rose Hill1BR,1BA$899
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Phalen, MN

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Phalen area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 693 Wilson Ave in the in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value East Phalen apartment is the 1131 Jessie St Model at 1131 Jessie St, Unit 1 starting at $1,595 with a $1.23 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
693 Wilson Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.75
1131 Jessie St, Unit 11131 Jessie St3BR,1BA$1.23
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Lofts on Rose - 55+Lexington (2 Bedrooms)2BR,1BA$1.31
795 East 6th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
Heritage EstatesTwo Bedroom Corner2BR,1BA$1.28
Van Dyke ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.36
The Waldo1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.40
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1067-...1BR,1BA$1.38

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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!

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 $940.

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 $2,174.

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 62 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 $1,035 which is $1,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Phalen.

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