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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater East Side Studio Apartments | $940 | $940 | $940 |
| Greater East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $945 | $1,060 |
| Greater East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $928 | $1,624 |
| Greater East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $1,495 | $1,830 |
| Greater East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $2,091 | $2,091 |
There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Greater East Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
See all Apartments in St. PaulThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater East Side area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Magnolia priced from $895. Minnehaha Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $928. Here are the most affordable Greater East Side apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1858-... | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $928 |
| Pine Tree Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
| Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Ames Green | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
| 1419 Case Ave East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Lofts on Rose - 55+ | Thomas (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Maryland Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,205 |
| The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,455 |
As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater East Side area is the $1.56 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult in the in the Greater East Side neighborhood starting from $1,455. The second greatest value Greater East Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom A Model at The Parkway starting at $1,608 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Dayton's Buff 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Parkway | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| 1644 7th St E, Unit 2 | 1644 7th St E | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Lofts on Rose - 55+ | Thomas (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1841-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Maryland Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Barclay | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 1419 Case Ave East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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