Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Paul, MN from $500 (37 Rentals)

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property at 245 Front Ave
$500

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Base Rent$500

Total Monthly Price$500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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245 Front Ave, Unit 2

245 Front Ave
St. PaulMN55117
property at 297 Maryland Ave W
$600

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Base Rent$600

Total Monthly Price$600
1 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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297 Maryland Ave W

St. PaulMN55117
property at 2933 36th Ave S
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2933 36th Ave S

MinneapolisMN55406
property at 728 Rose Ave E
$880

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Base Rent$880

Total Monthly Price$880
12 Month Lease Term
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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728 Rose Ave E, Unit 3

728 Rose Ave E
St. PaulMN55106
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property at 221 Grand Ave W
$999

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Base Rent$999

Total Monthly Price$999
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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221 Grand Ave W

South St. PaulMN55075
property at 1928 Feronia Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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1928 Feronia Ave, Unit 1

1928 Feronia Ave
St. PaulMN55104
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property at 2048 Carroll Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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2048 Carroll Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 933 Woodbridge ST N
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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933 Woodbridge ST N

St. PaulMN55117

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property at 454 Sherburne Ave
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom Rentals
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454 Sherburne Ave

St. PaulMN55103
property at 674 Jessamine Ave E
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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674 Jessamine Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 969 Lawson Ave E
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
2 Bedroom Rentals
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969 Lawson Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 2056 W Bayard Ave
$1,175

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Base Rent$1,175

Total Monthly Price$1,175
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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2056 W Bayard Ave

St. PaulMN55116
property at 1064 Magnolia Ave E
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Nov 11
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1064 Magnolia Ave E

St. PaulMN55106

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property at 3200 Minnehaha Ave
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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3200 Minnehaha Ave

MinneapolisMN55406
property at 1037 Century Avenue North
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1037 Century Avenue North, Unit Apt #2

1037 Century Avenue North
MaplewoodMN55119
property at 200 1st Ave S
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

200 1st Ave S, Unit 3

200 1st Ave S
South St. PaulMN55075
property at 221 Grand Ave W
$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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221 Grand Ave W, Unit 305

221 Grand Ave W
South St. PaulMN55075
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property at 1083 Albemarle St
$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
6 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1083 Albemarle St

St. PaulMN55117

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property at 678 Jessamine Ave E
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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678 Jessamine Ave E, Unit Apt 1

678 Jessamine Ave E
St. PaulMN55106

St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Homes in St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 09/21/2026

Current rental homes in the St. Paul, MN area range in price from $1,150 to $2,690 with an overall median price of $1,755. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for St. Paul Homes for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Arts District$1,700$1,4501
Downtown St Paul$1,700$1,4502
Daytons Bluff$1,750$1,15016
Lowertown$1,795$1,4506

Cheapest Available St. Paul Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in St. Paul, MN is a 1 Bed home found at 2417 Como Ave SE in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood priced from $750. 275 Maryland Ave W in the North End neighborhood has the second lowest priced home, which is a 1 Bed rental home currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Paul homes for rent:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2417 Como Ave SE2417 Como Ave SE1BR, 1BA$750
275 Maryland Ave W275 Maryland Ave W1BR, 1BA$950
935 Sims Ave935 Sims Ave2BR, 2BA$1,150

Best Value Homes for Rent in St. Paul, MN

As of September 21, 2026 the best value rental home in the St. Paul area is the $0.91 price per square foot 4904 E 53rd St Model at 4904 E 53rd St in the Nokomis neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value St. Paul rental home is the 1911 Simpson St Model at 1911 Simpson St in the Roseville neighborhood starting at $3,450 with a $1.26 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Paul homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4904 E 53rd St4904 E 53rd St5BR, 2BA$0.91
1911 Simpson St1911 Simpson St4BR, 3BA$1.26
731 County Rd B2 E731 County Rd B2 E4BR, 2BA$1.19
745 21st St745 21st St4BR, 2BA$1.25
1008 26th Ave SE1008 26th Ave SE3BR, 1BA$0.79
2233 Stewart Ave2233 Stewart Ave2BR, 1BA$1.20
255 Westview Dr, Unit 317255 Westview Dr2BR, 2BA$1.20
935 Sims Ave935 Sims Ave2BR, 2BA$1.15
221 Grand Ave W, Unit 305221 Grand Ave W2BR, 1BA$1.34
245 Front Ave, Unit 2245 Front Ave1BR, 1.5BA$0.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul

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

There are currently 2331 Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $437 to $6,459. There are also 216 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Paul ranging from $500 to $5,500.

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 $500 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,089.

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 $437 to $6,459, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $3,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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