Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington Hamline South Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (220 Rentals)

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
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Marquette on the Hill
$942 - $1,292
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$925 - $1,275
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$17

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$942 - $1,292
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Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Burlington
$949 - $1,740
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$947 - $1,738
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$2

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$949 - $1,740
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The Burlington

1180-1180 Cushing CirSt. Paul, MN 55108
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1083 Chatsworth St N

St. PaulMN55103
property at 1912 University Ave W

1912 University Ave W

St. PaulMN55104

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Grand and Dale Apartments
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$1,003 - $1,238
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$999 - $1,234
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$4

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$1,003 - $1,238
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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 Nine at Lexington Station
$1,077 - $3,005
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$1,017 - $2,945
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$60

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$1,077 - $3,005
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The Nine at Lexington Station

411-417 Lexington Pky NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Liffey on Snelling
$1,101 - $1,751
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$1,101 - $1,751

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$1,101 - $1,751
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Liffey on Snelling

304 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Grand Place Apartments | 1788
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$1,136
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$1,120
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$16

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$1,136
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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

1788 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Randolph Apartments | 1172
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$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

761 Englewood Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Minnehaha Apartments
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$1,151 - $1,336
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$1,135 - $1,320
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$16

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$1,151 - $1,336
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Minnehaha Apartments

1625 Minnehaha AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 719 Edmund Ave W

719 Edmund Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
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Western U Flats
$1,199 - $1,539
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$1,199 - $1,539

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$1,199 - $1,539
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Western U Flats

360 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Midline Apartments
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$1,220 - $2,121
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$1,170 - $2,071
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$50

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$1,220 - $2,121
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Midline Apartments

2227 University AveSt. Paul, MN 55114
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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. 535 Asbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $871. 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
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$871
946 Randolph Ave2b1BR,1BA$875
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$876
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
995 Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$898
1936 Ford Parkway0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$899
594 Lawson Ave West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
1530 Sherburne Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington Hamline South, MN

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lexington Hamline South area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1055 7th St W Model at 1055 7th St W, Unit Modern 2 bed 1 bath den in the in the West 7th-Fort Road neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Lexington Hamline South apartment is the 1 bdrm 2 bath Model at Summit Apartments starting at $1,744 with a $1.34 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.
1055 7th St W, Unit Modern 2 bed 1 bath den1055 7th St W3BR,1BA$1.10
Summit Apartments1 bdrm 2 bath1BR,2BA$1.34
Victoria Apartments1 bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.29
990 Grand Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 21230 Hewitt Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Marshall at Finn3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.98
946 Randolph Ave2b1BR,1BA$1.17
1530 Sherburne Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.28
984 Van Buren Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.30

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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

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 $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 86 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 $620 which is $2,510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington Hamline South.

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