Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater East Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (25 Rentals)

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White Bear Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

White Bear Apartments

1724-1760 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Magnolia Apartments
1 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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Montana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montana

1749 Montana Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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1429 Case Ave
1 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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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 Bedroom Apartments

Etna Woods Townhomes

1216-1254 Clarence StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1676 English St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1676 English St

1676 English StSt. 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amberwood PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$755
Johnson ParkwayStudioStudio,1BA$850
Parkview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Grand Magnolia1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts on Rose - 55+Hamline (2 Bedrooms)2BR,1BA$1.27
Sun Cliffe1A - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
1594 English St, Unit 1S1594 English St2BR,1BA$1.56
Bradley House ApartmentsThe Brookshire1BR,1BA$1.34
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1067-...2BR,1BA$1.26
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.40
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.41
Evergreen East Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Grand Magnolia1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Ames Lake Neighborhood1 Bedroom Barclay1BR,1BA$1.67

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

Ranked #63

Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,038.

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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