Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater East Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Greater East Side area of St. Paul.

Parkview Apartments

Pine Tree Park Apartments

1865 Magnolia Ave E
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Ames Lake Neighborhood

1077 Van Dyke St

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Minnehaha Apartments

Bradley House Apartments
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Evergreen East Apartments

1657 Minnehaha Ave E
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Greater East Side, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Greater East Side Studio Apartments | $1,180 | $755 | $1,875 |
Greater East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $915 | $2,501 |
Greater East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $965 | $2,826 |
Greater East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $1,550 | $3,442 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Greater East Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Greater East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater East Side area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Amberwood Place priced from $755. Johnson Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Greater East Side apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Amberwood Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Johnson Parkway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Parkview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $865 |
Pine Tree Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Grand Magnolia | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater East Side, MN
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater East Side area is the $1.27 price per square foot Hamline (2 Bedrooms) Model at Lofts on Rose - 55+ in the in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood starting from $1,272. The second greatest value Greater East Side apartment is the 1A - 1 Bedroom Model at Sun Cliffe starting at $1,320 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Battle Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lofts on Rose - 55+ | Hamline (2 Bedrooms) | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Sun Cliffe | 1A - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
1594 English St, Unit 1S | 1594 English St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Bradley House Apartments | The Brookshire | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Magnolia | Magnolia - 1067-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Evergreen East Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Grand Magnolia | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Barclay | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreater East Side, St. Paul, MN
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Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater East Side is under $1,038.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Greater East Side is Grand Magnolia which is listed at $926, while the average apartment in Greater East Side costs $2,857.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater East Side?
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 51 regular apartments in Greater East Side 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 Greater East Side?
Cheap apartments in Greater East Side have an average cost of $300 which is $2,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater East Side.
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