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property at 2184 7th St W

2184 7th St W

St. PaulMN55116

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property at 1009 18th Ave SE

1009 18th Ave SE

MinneapolisMN55414

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St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Paul, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025

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$2,545$75551
Lowertown$2,595$824353
Arts District$2,630$824354
Downtown St Paul$2,630$824352

Cheapest Available St. Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Paul, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at The Quad on Delaware in the University Of Minnesota neighborhood priced from $665. Parkway Gardens in the Dayton's Buff neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quad on DelawareD1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$665
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$670
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Hackett BlockSmall Loft1BR,1BA$700
Marshall Ave0B1BStudio,1BA$725
Amberwood PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$755
Twelve22Two Bedroom - 30%2BR,1BA$785
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$795
The JuniperARPA 2 BR 30%2BR,1BA$822

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Paul area is the $1.00 price per square foot 235 Fuller Ave Model at 235 Fuller Ave, Unit 237 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value St. Paul apartment is the 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at Marshall at Finn starting at $875 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland 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.
235 Fuller Ave, Unit 237235 Fuller Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Marshall at Finn4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.68
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
The Marshall3X3A3BR,3BA$0.81
John Snell ApartmentsD2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Heritage EstatesTwo Bedroom Corner2BR,1BA$1.14
The Quad on DelawareB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
The Pavilion on Berry Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Suite2BR,2BA$1.14
Wheelock Parkway Apartments1-bd rent special1BR,1BA$1.10
Hackett BlockSmall Loft1BR,1BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Paul

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

There are currently 2293 Apartments for Rent in St. Paul, MN with pricing that ranges from $479 to $10,257. There are also 226 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Paul ranging from $795 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 $795 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,230.

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 $10,257, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 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 Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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