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Greater East Side, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater East Side, MN

As of December 09, 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 - 1846-...2BR,1BA$1.44
Evergreen East Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Maryland ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Minnehaha ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.85
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.29
Amberwood PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Greater East Side, St. Paul, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greater East Side

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

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in Greater East Side, MN with pricing that ranges from $799 to $2,099. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Greater East Side ranging from $1,645 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 $1,645 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,969.

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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