Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington Hamline South Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (230 Rentals)

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1269 7th St W
$860
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1269 7th St W

1269 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 483 W Lynnhurst Ave

$899

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$899

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$899

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483 W Lynnhurst Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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796 Stewart Ave
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$925
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$850
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$75

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$925
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796 Stewart Ave

796 Stewart AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Marquette on the Hill
$942 - $967
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$925 - $950
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$17

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$942 - $967
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Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Grand Place Apartments | 622
$964 - $1,114
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$950 - $1,100
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$14

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$964 - $1,114
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Grand Place Apartments | 622

622 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Grand and Dale Apartments
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$1,003 - $1,275
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$999 - $1,271
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$4

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$1,003 - $1,275
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Grand and Dale Apartments

628-636 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Brimhall Apartments
$1,068 - $1,143
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$1,050 - $1,125
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$18

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$1,068 - $1,143
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Groveland Terrace
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$1,073 - $1,378
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$1,028 - $1,333
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$45

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$1,073 - $1,378
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Groveland Terrace

1787 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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The Burlington
$1,080 - $1,866
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$1,078 - $1,864
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$2

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$1,080 - $1,866
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The Burlington

1180-1180 Cushing CirSt. Paul, MN 55108
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Minnehaha Apartments
$1,096 - $1,376
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$1,080 - $1,360
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$16

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$1,096 - $1,376
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Minnehaha Apartments

1625 Minnehaha AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 793 Selby Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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793 Selby Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Liffey on Snelling
$1,106 - $1,947
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$1,106 - $1,947

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$1,106 - $1,947
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Liffey on Snelling

304 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Pivot Apartments
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$1,125 - $2,975
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$1,110 - $2,960
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$15

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$1,125 - $2,975
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pivot Apartments

455 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Randolph Apartments | 1172
$1,141 - $1,191
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$1,125 - $1,175
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$16

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$1,141 - $1,191
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Randolph Apartments | 1172

1172 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 761 Englewood Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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761 Englewood Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Sheraton Place Apartments
$1,158 - $1,558
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$1,150 - $1,550
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$1,158 - $1,558
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Sheraton Place Apartments

565 Aldine StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Marshall Place
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$1,167 - $1,467
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$1,150 - $1,450
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$17

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$1,167 - $1,467
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Marshall Place

1939 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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The Nine at Lexington Station
$1,210 - $2,972
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$1,150 - $2,912
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$60

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$1,210 - $2,972
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The Nine at Lexington Station

411-417 Lexington Pky NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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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 1 Bed unit found at Cretin Court priced from $789. Charles Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Lexington Hamline South apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
1269 7th St WStudioStudio,1BA$860
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$871
946 Randolph Ave2b1BR,1BA$875
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
1936 Ford Parkway0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$899
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
995 Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington Hamline South, MN

As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington Hamline South area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1020 Aurora Ave Model at 1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Lexington Hamline South apartment is the 3x1 Model at 972 Ashland Ave starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Summit-University 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.
1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave1020 Aurora Ave3BR,2BA$1.20
972 Ashland Ave3x13BR,1BA$1.27
1055 7th St W, Unit Modern 2BR + large Deck1055 7th St W2BR,1BA$1.19
Victoria Apartments1 bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.29
Grand Place Apartments | 1788Two Bedroom - 17592BR,1.5BA$1.24
Grand Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
796 Stewart AveColiving Suite 7981BR,1BA$0.83
990 Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
Marshall at Finn3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.98
946 Randolph Ave2b1BR,1BA$1.17

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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.

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 $899.

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 $3,130.

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 61 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 $479 which is $2,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington Hamline South.

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