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

Charles Flats

1598 Charles

474 Herschel St

1111 W Minnehaha Ave

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Kensington Hall Apartments

1511 Grand Ave

147 Virginia Street
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1631 Charles Ave

1912 University Ave W

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Ashland Avenue Apartments
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1033 7th St W, Unit 303

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Pivot Apartments

Grand and Dale Apartments

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The Pitch Apartments

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Brimhall Apartments

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Liffey on Snelling

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Groveland Terrace

Wilder Square

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The Burlington

Carroll Court Apartments

729 Virginia St

699 Snelling Ave S

University Dale Apartments

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Waterford Bay

Victoria Apartments
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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

Platform Apartments

Lincoln Court Apartments

935 Goodrich Ave

1515 Selby Ave

1319 Grand Ave

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Midline Apartments

Grandview Estates

719 Edmund Ave W

422 Pierce St
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Lexington Hamline South, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington Hamline South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lexington Hamline South Studio Apartments | $1,192 | $640 | $1,795 |
Lexington Hamline South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,412 | $789 | $2,069 |
Lexington Hamline South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,095 | $4,042 |
Lexington Hamline South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,550 | $3,400 |
Lexington Hamline South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,744 | $1,800 | $3,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
995 Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Kensington Hall Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $900 |
1511 Grand Ave | Middle Unit | Studio,1BA | $900 |
309 Dayton Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $902 |
996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
569 Portland Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington Hamline South, MN
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lexington Hamline South area is the $0.72 price per square foot 834 University Ave W Model at 834 University Ave W, Unit 2 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Lexington Hamline South apartment is the 640 Aurora Ave Model at 640 Aurora Ave, Unit Duplex Side by Side starting at $1,900 with a $1.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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834 University Ave W, Unit 2 | 834 University Ave W | 5BR,1BA | $0.72 |
640 Aurora Ave, Unit Duplex Side by Side | 640 Aurora Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Victoria Apartments | 1 bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Clemar Apartments | 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
269 Oxford St | Oxford Apts | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Marshall at Finn | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
984 Van Buren Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $925.
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 66 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 $323 which is $2,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington Hamline South.
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