Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington Hamline South Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (216 Rentals)

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Lexington Hamline South, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lexington Hamline South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lexington Hamline South area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Charles Flats priced from $695. 1693 Sherburne Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Lexington Hamline South apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
1693 Sherburne AveStudioStudio,1BA$750
Twelve22Two Bedroom - 30%2BR,1BA$785
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$795
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$850
Ashland Apartments2 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$875
990 Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$900
Kensington Hall ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$900
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington Hamline South, MN

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lexington Hamline South area is the $0.48 price per square foot 6BED Model at The Luxe in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Lexington Hamline South apartment is the 1528 Iglehart AVe Model at 1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 4 starting at $1,849 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington Hamline South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Luxe6BED6BR,3BA$0.48
1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 41528 Iglehart AVe3BR,1BA$1.43
Marshall at Finn4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.68
2115 Randolph Ave, Unit Apt 22115 Randolph Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
990 Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
1610 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1610 Charles1BR,1BA$1.27
Newly Renovated & in the Heart of the Twin...0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.40
Sheraton Place Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.38
535 AsburyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
1693 Sherburne AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Lexington Hamline South, Saint Paul, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Lexington Hamline South Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington Hamline South Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lexington Hamline South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lexington Hamline South is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington Hamline South?

The cheapest apartment in Lexington Hamline South is Cretin Court which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Lexington Hamline South costs $2,887.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lexington Hamline South?

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 139 regular apartments in Lexington Hamline South 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 South?

Cheap apartments in Lexington Hamline South have an average cost of $375 which is $2,512 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington Hamline South.

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