Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (60 Rentals)

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1233 Randolph Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 Randolph Ave

1233 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Sibley Manor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sibley Manor Apartments

1300 Maynard Dr WSt. Paul, MN 55116
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1210 Randolph Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1210 Randolph Ave

1210 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Ford Parkway Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ford Parkway Apartments

1807-1817 Ford PkySt. Paul, MN 55116
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Davern Park Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Davern Park Apartments

1517 St. Paul AveSt. Paul, MN 55116
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Rankin Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rankin Apartments

1115 Rankin StSt. Paul, MN 55116
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South Highland
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South Highland

1280 Davern StSt. Paul, MN 55116
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River Flats
Studio Apartments

River Flats

723 Woodlawn AveSt. Paul, MN 55116
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1509 Randolph Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1509 Randolph Ave

1509 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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The Randolph Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Randolph Flats

1871 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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946 Randolph Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

946 Randolph Ave

946 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Restoring Waters
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Restoring Waters

801 Mount Curve BlvdSt. Paul, MN 55116
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Nellie Francis Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nellie Francis Court

2285 Hillcrest AveSt. Paul, MN 55116
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River Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Flats

735 Woodlawn AveSt. Paul, MN 55116
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1006 Randolph Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1006 Randolph Ave

1006 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Adrian Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adrian Place

1545 Adrian StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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1573 Hartford Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1573 Hartford Ave

1573 Hartford AveSt. Paul, MN 55116

Highland, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Davern Park Apartments priced from $895. 1936 Ford Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $938. Here are the most affordable Highland apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Davern Park ApartmentsSTUStudio,1BA$895
1936 Ford Parkway0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$938
TreehouseCuriosity - StudioStudio,1BA$971
499 Snelling Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$981
Highland Towers Apartments1 bdrm 1 bath1BR,1BA$999
Edgecumbe Terrace1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,050
Adrian Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,069
Parkway Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,085
Tower Apts (1603)A1BR,1BA$1,095
South HighlandApollo1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland, MN

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2G Model at Crosby Pointe Apartments in the in the Highland neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Highland apartment is the 2115 Randolph Ave Model at 2115 Randolph Ave, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crosby Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom 2G2BR,2BA$1.70
2115 Randolph Ave, Unit Apt 22115 Randolph Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
1887 Randolph Ave, Unit Upper1887 Randolph Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
The Communities of River CrossingThe Stewart2BR,1BA$1.69
Woodstone2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.61
Mount Curve Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
Edgecumbe Terrace1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.40
South HighlandApollo1BR,1BA$1.65
Highland Towers ApartmentsUpdated 1 bdrm 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
499 Snelling Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Highland, St. Paul, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Highland Neighborhood in St. Paul, MN

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland?

The cheapest apartment in Highland is 499 Snelling Ave S which is listed at $981, while the average apartment in Highland costs $5,016.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland?

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 16 regular apartments in Highland 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 Highland?

Cheap apartments in Highland have an average cost of $188 which is $4,828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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