Cheap Homes for Rent in Greater East Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $1,600 (5 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Greater East Side area of St. Paul.

property at 1856 Clear Ave E

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1856 Clear Ave E

St. PaulMN55119

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property at 1588 Case Ave

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Feb 1

1588 Case Ave

St. PaulMN55106

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property at 1403 Barclay St

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1403 Barclay St

St. PaulMN55106

Cheapest Available Greater East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater East Side area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Ames Lake Neighborhood priced from $799. Magnolia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Greater East Side apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ames Lake Neighborhood1 Bedroom Hazelwood1BR,1BA$799
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1841-...1BR,1BA$850
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater East Side, MN

As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater East Side area is the $1.48 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 $1,380. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
The Parkway2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.93
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.40
Ames Lake Neighborhood1 Bedroom Ames Green1BR,1BA$1.53
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1841-...1BR,1BA$1.31
Evergreen East Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Greater East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Greater East Side?

There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Greater East Side, MN with pricing that ranges from $799 to $2,099. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater East Side ranging from $1,625 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Greater East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Greater East Side ranges from $1,625 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,918.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Greater East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Greater East Side range from $1,495 to $2,050, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,099.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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