
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Frost Lake Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (83 Rentals)
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Ames Lake Neighborhood

Minnehaha Apartments

Pine Tree Park Apartments

Phalen View Apartments

602 N Mendota St

870 Cook Ave E

Cedarview Commons

Evergreen East Apartments

2M Apartments
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Gateway Trail Apartments

Phalen Shores

The Parkway

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Nova SP

812 E 7th St

771 6th St E

1897 Lacrosse Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

556 Jenks Ave E, Unit 11

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765 Jessie St, Unit B, Unit B

1115 York Ave, Unit Apt 9
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1648 Bush Ave

1254 Beech St

The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult

COTTAGES OF NORTH ST PAUL

1426 Case Ave E

962 6th St E, Unit 1

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Oberon

835 Margaret St

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684 Hawthorne Ave E, Unit Unit1LowerLevel, Unit Unit1LowerLevel

East Side Commons
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596 Hoyt Ave E

Amberwood Place

Parklawn

1360 Payne Ave

1429 Case Ave

1077 Van Dyke St

Magnolia Apartments

Johnson Parkway

Parkview Apartments

1419 Case Ave
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Grand Magnolia

1025 York Ave

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795 East 6th St

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Maryland Park

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1676 English St
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Frost Lake, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Frost Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Lake Studio Apartments | $1,183 | $940 | $1,539 |
| Frost Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,281 | $895 | $2,109 |
| Frost Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,411 | $823 | $2,289 |
| Frost Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $1,495 | $2,964 |
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There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Frost Lake Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Frost Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frost Lake area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Parklawn priced from $775. The Waldo has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $823. Here are the most affordable Frost Lake apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Barclay | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1841-... | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Pine Tree Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
| Regency Park | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frost Lake, MN
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frost Lake 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 Frost Lake 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 Frost Lake 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 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Granite Trails Apartments | 2 Bed Grand | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Aspen Village | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1067-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Phalen Senior Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Phalen Shores | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFrost Lake, Saint Paul, MN
Ranked #52
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Frost Lake, Saint Paul, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Frost Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Frost Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Frost Lake is under $1,015.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Frost Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Frost Lake is Parklawn which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Frost Lake costs $1,956.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Frost Lake?
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 31 regular apartments in Frost Lake 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 Frost Lake?
Cheap apartments in Frost Lake have an average cost of $465 which is $1,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Frost Lake.
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