
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $823 (56 Rentals)


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Phalen Shores

Pine Tree Park Apartments

York Ave Apartments

1648 Bush Ave

Cedarview Commons

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Gateway Trail Apartments

Central Village Apartments
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COTTAGES OF NORTH ST PAUL

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1113 Minnehaha Ave E, Unit 2

973 Geranium Ave E

The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult

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1763 7th St E, Unit 1

The Parkway

869 Geranium Ave E, Unit Apt a

737 Larpenteur Ave E

1025 York Ave

Etna Woods Townhomes
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1077 Van Dyke St

1676 English St

Magnolia

Montana

Parklawn

Cedar Park Apartments

969 Lawson Ave E

Lofts on Rose - 55+

White Bear Apartments
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7th Street Apartments

Parkview Apartments

Evergreen East Apartments

Arcadia Park Quadplexes

1738 Hawthorne Ave E

Red Mill Apartments

Maryland Park

The Waldo
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Northgate Crossing Apartments

Arcadia Park Apartments

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Pondview Apartments

Maplewood

Aspen Village

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Silver Ridge

Granite Trails Apartments

The Juniper

Beaver Creek Village

62+ Community Carefree Cottages of Maplewood
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Hillcrest, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,296 | $940 | $1,589 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $895 | $2,159 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $823 | $2,835 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,041 | $1,550 | $3,064 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest, Saint Paul, MN
Ranked #42
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is The Waldo which is listed at $823, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,830.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 22 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $419 which is $1,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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