
Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Paul, MN from $700 (67 Rentals)
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2600 University Ave SE, Unit 301

2632 3rd St N

238 MacArthur St E

2184 7th St W
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3606 E 34th St

754 Payne Ave

120 Star Cir

81 Winona St E

1480 Sherburne Ave
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133 Winifred St W

1164 7th St E

657 Case Ave E

1128 7th St W

863 Clark St N
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1459 Randolph Ave

1459 Randolph Ave

1064 Magnolia Ave E

1133 Beech St

322 Baker St E

2612 29th Ave S

1100 Farrington St

1009 18th Ave SE

910 Palace Ave

2500 36th Ave S

78 W 10th St

153 Skyline Dr
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1040 Jessie St

569 Charles Ave

286 Prior Ave N, Unit 1

1036 Edmund Ave W

507 10th Ave S

666 Ashland Ave

168 W Forbes Ave

4239 Minnehaha Ave
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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 |
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St. Paul 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,725 | $1,200 | $3,195 |
St. Paul 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,095 | $1,400 | $3,195 |
St. Paul 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,653 | $800 | $7,500 |
St. Paul 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,871 | $830 | $4,900 |
St. Paul 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,804 | $2,900 | $5,075 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in St. Paul, MN
Pricing Updated: 07/31/2025Current 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 |
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Daytons Bluff | $2,545 | $755 | 51 |
Lowertown | $2,595 | $824 | 353 |
Arts District | $2,630 | $824 | 354 |
Downtown St Paul | $2,630 | $824 | 352 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Quad on Delaware | D1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $665 |
Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
Hackett Block | Small Loft | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Marshall Ave | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Amberwood Place | Studio | Studio,1BA | $755 |
Twelve22 | Two Bedroom - 30% | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
The Juniper | ARPA 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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235 Fuller Ave, Unit 237 | 235 Fuller Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Marshall at Finn | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $0.68 |
765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
The Marshall | 3X3A | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
John Snell Apartments | D | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Heritage Estates | Two Bedroom Corner | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
The Quad on Delaware | B1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
The Pavilion on Berry Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Suite | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Wheelock Parkway Apartments | 1-bd rent special | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Hackett Block | Small Loft | 1BR,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.
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