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property at 626 Reaney Ave

626 Reaney Ave, Unit 1

626 Reaney Ave
St. PaulMN55130
property at 1335 W Minnehaha Ave

1335 W Minnehaha Ave, Unit Apt 3

1335 W Minnehaha Ave
St. PaulMN55104
property at 2600 University Ave SE

2600 University Ave SE, Unit 301

2600 University Ave SE
MinneapolisMN55414

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property at 2531 Germain St

2531 Germain St

St. PaulMN55109

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 133 Winifred St W

133 Winifred St W

St. PaulMN55107
property at 629 Ottawa Ave

629 Ottawa Ave, Unit #1

629 Ottawa Ave
St. PaulMN55107

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property at 870 Galtier St

870 Galtier St

St. PaulMN55117
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St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Daytons Bluff$2,495$67053
Lowertown$2,592$670359
Downtown St Paul$2,685$775365
Arts District$2,702$917367

Cheapest Available St. Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Paul, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at Radius in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood priced from $495. Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $504. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RadiusD64BR,3BA$495
Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall2 Bed, 2 Bath DinkyDome Double Renovated2BR,2BA$504
TreehouseExploration - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$626
The Quad on DelawareD1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$665
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$670
Amberwood PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$755
The JuniperARPA 2 BR 30%2BR,1BA$771
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Hillsberry 94StudiosStudio,1BA$821

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Paul area is the $0.72 price per square foot 834 University Ave W Model at 834 University Ave W, Unit 2 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value St. Paul apartment is the 796 Stewart Ave Model at 796 Stewart Ave, Unit 796 starting at $850 with a $0.40 price per square foot in the Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
834 University Ave W, Unit 2834 University Ave W5BR,1BA$0.72
796 Stewart Ave, Unit 796796 Stewart Ave6BR,6BA$0.40
640 Aurora Ave, Unit Duplex Side by Side640 Aurora Ave3BR,1BA$1.09
Factory LoftsG2: 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms3BR,3BA$0.50
Marshall at Finn4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.68
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Bierman PlaceThe Quad - By-the-bed - Unfurnished4BR,2BA$0.60
RadiusB22BR,2BA$0.91
Yugo Minneapolis Sydney Hall2 Bed, 1 Bath Classic2BR,1BA$1.09
TreehouseExploration - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Paul?

There are currently 2307 Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $479 to $5,199. There are also 243 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Paul ranging from $595 to $8,500.

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 $595 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,148.

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 $4,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $7,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $495.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

Written by: Stephanie Lica

I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.