Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $755 (97 Rentals)

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property at 1926 Margaret St
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1926 Margaret St

St. PaulMN55119
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Minnehaha Apartments
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$928 - $2,000

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Base Rent$928 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price$928 - $2,000
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Minnehaha Apartments

1445 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Pine Tree Park Apartments
$940 - $1,600

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Base Rent$940 - $1,600

Total Monthly Price$940 - $1,600
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pine Tree Park Apartments

828 N Hazel StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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property at 1717 7th St E
$975

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Base Rent$975

Total Monthly Price$975
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 15
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1717 7th St E

St. PaulMN55106
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Ames Lake Neighborhood
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$995 - $1,830

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Base Rent$995 - $1,830

Total Monthly Price$995 - $1,830
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ames Lake Neighborhood

1144 Barclay StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 602 N Mendota St
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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602 N Mendota St

St. PaulMN55106
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2M Apartments
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$1,018 - $1,254

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Base Rent$999 - $1,235
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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2M Apartments

2244 Minnehaha Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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Cedarview Commons
$1,064 - $1,702

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Base Rent$1,064 - $1,702

Total Monthly Price$1,064 - $1,702
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Cedarview Commons

2376 Ariel St NSt. Paul, MN 55109
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Phalen Shores
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$1,099 - $1,399

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Base Rent$1,099 - $1,399

Total Monthly Price$1,099 - $1,399
13 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Phalen Shores

985 Ivy Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 1127 Ross Ave E
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1127 Ross Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 709-711 Jessamine Ave E
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Central Village Apartments
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$1,275 - $1,450

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Base Rent$1,275 - $1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,275 - $1,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Central Village Apartments

2510-2514 E 7th AveSt. Paul, MN 55109
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property at 884 Margaret St
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 30
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884 Margaret St

St. PaulMN55106

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property at 891 Rose Ave E
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 21
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891 Rose Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 914 Lawson Ave E
$1,490

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Base Rent$1,490

Total Monthly Price$1,490
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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914 Lawson Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 783 6th St E
$1,499

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Base Rent$1,499

Total Monthly Price$1,499
4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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783 6th St E

St. PaulMN55106
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Oberon
$1,504 - $4,161

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Base Rent$1,440 - $4,097
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oberon

1160 Frost AveSt. Paul, MN 55109
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The Parkway
$1,608 - $1,872

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,608 - $1,872

Total Monthly Price$1,608 - $1,872
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Parkway

1428 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 1509 7th St E
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1509 7th St E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1169 Reaney Ave
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1169 Reaney Ave, Unit 1

1169 Reaney Ave
St. PaulMN55106
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Amberwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Place

1470 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Parklawn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklawn

1270 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Birmingham Heights
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Birmingham Heights

1424-1436 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1077 Van Dyke St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1077 Van Dyke St

1077 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Magnolia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

1846 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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Johnson Parkway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Johnson Parkway

1348 Ames AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Magnolia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia

1841 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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826 5th St E
1 Bedroom Apartments

826 5th St E

826 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

1244 Hazelwood StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Montana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montana

1749 Montana Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Grand Magnolia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Magnolia

1456 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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1025 York Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 York Ave

1025 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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7th Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Apartments

1439 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Etna Woods Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Etna Woods Townhomes

1216-1254 Clarence StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Hillcrest, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParklawnParklawn - 1270-...Studio,1BA$775
Sherwood GlenSherwood Glen - 1492-...1BR,1BA$825
Maplewood ManorKeller Flats - 2275-...Studio,1BA$850
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1865-...1BR,1BA$875
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedrooms2BR,1BA$928
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$978
Ames Lake Neighborhood1 Bedroom New Rose1BR,1BA$995
Lake Phalen Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,003
2M Apartments1 Bedroom Large Updated1BR,1BA$1,018

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, MN

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.00 price per square foot Magnolia - 1858-... Model at Magnolia in the in the Greater East Side neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at Arcadia Park Apartments starting at $1,325 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Ledgestone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1858-...2BR,1BA$1.00
Arcadia Park ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Phalen Apartments on Maryland!2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
1133 Beech St, Unit 11133 Beech St2BR,1BA$1.28
1797 Stillwater Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Maryland Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
Lake Phalen Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Phalen ShoresOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.40
Sherwood GlenSherwood Glen - 1512-...1BR,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #50

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for East Minneapolis-St. Paul. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillcrest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillcrest is at Parklawn listed at $775.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment is $825 at Sherwood Glen.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest is starting from $928 at Minnehaha Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ames Lake Neighborhood and starts from $1,830.

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