
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington Hamline North Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (219 Rentals)
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265 Dayton Ave S

Marshall Ave

Charles Flats

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Grand and Finn Apartments

Princeton Place

946 Randolph Ave

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Kensington Hall Apartments
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1511 Grand Ave

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2026 Brewster St

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Como Terrace

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

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Groveland Terrace

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1880 Grand Ave

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Marshall Place
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Randolph Apartments | 1172

1161 St Clair Ave

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Liffey on Snelling

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Harper

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Lexington Hamline North, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington Hamline North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Hamline North Studio Apartments | $1,193 | $640 | $1,760 |
| Lexington Hamline North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $789 | $2,595 |
| Lexington Hamline North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $950 | $5,795 |
| Lexington Hamline North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,348 | $1,620 | $2,975 |
| Lexington Hamline North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $850 | $3,980 |
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Cheapest Available Lexington Hamline North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lexington Hamline North area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at 265 Dayton Ave S priced from $786. Cretin Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Lexington Hamline North apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265 Dayton Ave S | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $786 |
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Ashland Apartments | 1 Window Remodeled | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| 309 Dayton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Princeton Place | Studio 306 Sq Ft | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 995 Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington Hamline North, MN
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington Hamline North area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1849 Saint Clair Ave Model at 1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lexington Hamline North apartment is the 1020 Aurora Ave Model at 1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington Hamline North apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex | 1849 Saint Clair Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave | 1020 Aurora Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 972 Ashland Ave | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Victoria Apartments | 1 bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 1788 | Two Bedroom - 1759 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| 1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 2 | 1230 Hewitt Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| John Snell Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Lexington Hamline North, Saint Paul, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Hamline North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lexington Hamline North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lexington Hamline North is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington Hamline North?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington Hamline North is Cretin Court which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Lexington Hamline North costs $2,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lexington Hamline North?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 56 regular apartments in Lexington Hamline North that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lexington Hamline North?
Cheap apartments in Lexington Hamline North have an average cost of $459 which is $2,216 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington Hamline North.
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