Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater East Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (22 Rentals)

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1727 Reaney Ave E

St. PaulMN55106

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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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1429 Case Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Case Ave

1424-1436 Case 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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1419 Case Ave East
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Case Ave East

1419 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106

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Montana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montana

1749 Montana Ave ESt. 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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7th Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Apartments

1439 7th 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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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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Greater East Side, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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. Magnolia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Greater East Side apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amberwood PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$755
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1841-...1BR,1BA$895
Ames Lake Neighborhood1 Bedroom Rose Hill1BR,1BA$899
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater East Side, MN

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater East Side area is the $1.51 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Rose Hill Model at Ames Lake Neighborhood in the in the Greater East Side neighborhood starting from $1,979. The second greatest value Greater East Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult starting at $1,380 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Greater East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ames Lake Neighborhood3 Bedroom Rose Hill3BR,2BA$1.51
The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.57
The Parkway2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.93
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1841-...1BR,1BA$1.38
Evergreen East Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Parkview Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Minnehaha ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.85
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.29
Amberwood PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater East Side, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #80

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,419.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater East Side?

The cheapest apartment in Greater East Side is Magnolia which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Greater East Side costs $1,885.

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 23 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 $915 which is $970 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater East Side.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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