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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $700 (48 Rentals)
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1676 English St
St. PaulMN55106
1926 Margaret St
St. PaulMN55119
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$900 - $950
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now826 5th St E
826 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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$928 - $2,000
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMinnehaha Apartments
1445 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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$940 - $1,600
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPine Tree Park Apartments
828 N Hazel StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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$945 - $2,091
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$945 - $2,091
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Ames Lake Neighborhood
1144 Barclay StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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$978
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPhalen View Apartments
1499 Mcafee StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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$995
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$995
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1644 7th St E, Unit 2
1644 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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602 N Mendota St
St. PaulMN55106
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$1,064 - $1,702
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityCedarview Commons
2376 Ariel St NSt. Paul, MN 55109
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$1,064 - $1,254
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$1,045 - $1,235
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2M Apartments
2244 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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$1,085 - $1,350
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Gateway Trail Apartments
2025 Ide StSt. Paul, MN 55109
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$1,099 - $1,399
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowPhalen Shores
985 Ivy Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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$1,195
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowYork Ave Apartments
1074 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Amberwood Place
1470 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Parklawn
1270 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Birmingham Heights
1424-1436 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1077 Van Dyke St
1077 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Magnolia Apartments
1846 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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Magnolia
1841 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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Johnson Parkway
1348 Ames AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Parkview Apartments
1244 Hazelwood StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Montana
1749 Montana Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Grand Magnolia
1456 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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1025 York Ave
1025 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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7th Street Apartments
1439 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Etna Woods Townhomes
1216-1254 Clarence StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Cedar Park Apartments
1264 Hazelwood StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1676 English St
1676 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Gervais Lake Apartments
1075 County Road D ESt. Paul, MN 55109
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White Bear Apartments
1724-1760 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Lake Phalen Place
1601 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Evergreen East Apartments
1263 Hazelwood StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1419 Case Ave East
1419 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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795 East 6th St
795 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.
969 Lawson Ave E
St. PaulMN55106
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Lofts on Rose - 55+
1180 Prosperity AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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$823 - $1,634
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Waldo
1880 English StMaplewood, MN 55109
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$985 - $1,795
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$985 - $1,795
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Pondview Apartments
2565 Ivy Ave EMaplewood, MN 55119
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$1,119 - $1,449
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Northgate Crossing Apartments
2455 2nd St NNorth St. Paul, MN 55109
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$1,165 - $2,025
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMaplewood
2391 E Larpenteur Ave EMaplewood, MN 55109
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Sherwood Glen
2140 Barclay StMaplewood, MN 55109
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Midtown Apartments
2500 E 7th St ENorth St. Paul, MN 55109
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Maplewood Manor
2275 Atlantic St NMaplewood, MN 55109
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
62+ Community Carefree Cottages of Maplewood
1801 Gervais AveMaplewood, MN 55109
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Regency Park
2240 Skillman Ave ENorth St. Paul, MN 55109
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Village Manor Apartments
2327 11th Ave ENorth St. Paul, MN 55109
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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 |
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| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,248 | $940 | $1,598 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $895 | $2,172 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $823 | $2,640 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,495 | $3,064 |
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Parklawn priced from $775. Sherwood Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Parklawn | Parklawn - 1286-... | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Sherwood Glen | Sherwood Glen - 1492-... | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Maplewood Manor | Keller Flats - 2275-... | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1858-... | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 826 5th St E | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, MN
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.59 price per square foot Market Rate 2-Bedroom Model at Frost English Village in the in the Gloster neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the Silver Model at Silver Ridge starting at $1,479 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Battle Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Frost English Village | Market Rate 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Silver Ridge | Silver | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Arcadia Park Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Lake Phalen Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Phalen Shores | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1644 7th St E, Unit 2 | 1644 7th St E | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Magnolia | Magnolia - 1858-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Parklawn | Parklawn - 1286-... | Studio ,1BA | $1.55 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $978.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Sherwood Glen which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,851.
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 30 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 $404 which is $1,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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