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1129 SE 8th St

616 Ivy Ave E

3300 Minnehaha Ave

529 Stryker Ave

2179 Margaret St

5430 S 34th Ave

1928 Feronia Ave, Unit 3

616 Ivy Ave E

424 N English St
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2026 Brewster St

2026 Brewster St

5723 S 34th Ave

556 Jenks Ave E

97 Orme St E

754 Payne Ave

761-763 Blair Ave

1880 Grand Ave

995 St Albans St N

149 Morton St W
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656 Cleveland Ave S

2056 Bayard Ave

729 Oakdale Ave

999 Grand Ave

1049 Goodrich Ave

4230 S 39th Ave

164 Congress St W, Unit 3

527 Tedesco St, Unit 2

826 Marie

1720 Ashland Ave
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1640 Highway 36 W, Unit 349

863 Clark St N

133 Winifred St W

1037 Century Avenue North, Unit Apt #2

543 Como Ave

995 St Albans St N

538 Charles Ave

49 Cook Ave W

1164 Cook Ave E

1036 Edmund Ave W
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512 Beaumont St E

Furnished Studio-Minneapolis - Airport - Mendota Heights

1231 Raymond Ave

626 7th Ave

1231 Raymond Ave

1363 County B Rd W

1540 Ashland Ave, Unit 12

5749 33rd Ave S

347 4th Ave S

293 W Robie St
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St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in St. Paul?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,644 | $850 | $2,950 |
| St. Paul 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,128 | $1,349 | $5,000 |
| St. Paul 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,600 | $1,800 | $7,500 |
| St. Paul 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,161 | $2,250 | $5,995 |
| St. Paul 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,445 | $2,800 | $4,350 |
| St. Paul 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,900 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Paul, MN
Pricing Updated: 02/01/2026Current apartment rentals in the St. Paul, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Paul Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown St Paul | $1,950 | $1,445 | 6 |
| Lowertown | $2,175 | $1,063 | 13 |
| Arts District | $2,490 | $1,495 | 4 |
| Daytons Bluff | $2,995 | $950 | 11 |
Cheapest Available St. Paul Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Paul, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood priced from $489. Radius in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Paul apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo The Sydney at Dinkytown | 2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $489 |
| Radius | C5 | 3BR,2BA | $495 |
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| The Waldo | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $682 |
| Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $692 |
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| The Miro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Ames Lake Neighborhood | 1 Bedroom Hazelwood | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN
As of February 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Paul area is the $0.45 price per square foot D: 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms Model at Factory Lofts in the in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood starting from $890. The second greatest value St. Paul apartment is the 2x1 Model at Amber Union starting at $1,275 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the St. Anthony neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Lofts | D: 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms | 4BR,4BA | $0.45 |
| Amber Union | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 796 Stewart Ave | Coliving Suite 798 | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 990 Grand Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Radius | C3 | 3BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| 795 East 6th St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Marshall at Finn | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul
What type of rentals are currently available in St. Paul?
There are currently 2325 Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $469 to $5,016. There are also 277 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Paul ranging from $400 to $7,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Paul?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Paul ranges from $400 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,400.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in St. Paul?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in St. Paul range from $495 to $4,222, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,349 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $535.
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