
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington-Hamline Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (130 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lexington-Hamline area of St. Paul.


Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

1515 Selby Ave

1631 Charles Ave

1511 Grand Ave

Iris Park Apartments

Groveland Terrace

422 Pierce St

Clemar Apartments
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1688 Dayton Ave, Unit 1BR - Merriam Park

2143-2149 Selby Ave

The Pitch Apartments

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Pivot Apartments

Legacy Rose Flats

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

Fry Street Station

1757 Thomas Ave W

1504 Grand Ave

Carroll Court Apartments
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Minnehaha Apartments

Midline Apartments

409 Fairview Ave N

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1940 Grand Ave, Unit 105

1498 Iglehart Ave

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Liffey on Snelling

Platform Apartments

1720 Ashland Ave, Unit 7

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Grand Place Apartments

Grandview Estates
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1605 Marshall Ave

1938 Roblyn Ave

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Marshall Place

1910 Feronia Ave

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The Lyric at Carleton Place

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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

Harper

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Prior Marshall Apartments

Vintage on Selby
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Merriam Park Apartments

Montgomery Place

The Quinn on Grand

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Herschel Apartments

1601 Charles Ave

2176 Dayton Ave

1462 Carroll Ave, Unit 2

1341 Sherburne Ave

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Lexington-Hamline, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lexington-Hamline?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Hamline Studio Apartments | $1,192 | $640 | $1,691 |
| Lexington-Hamline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $789 | $1,952 |
| Lexington-Hamline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $950 | $3,426 |
| Lexington-Hamline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,620 | $4,398 |
| Lexington-Hamline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $750 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 130 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lexington-Hamline Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Lexington-Hamline Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lexington-Hamline 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 apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Grand and Finn Apartments | Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| 2044 Grand Ave | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 1515 Selby Ave | Unit 5 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Iris Park Apartments | Studio Annex | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| 1511 Grand Ave | Storage | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington-Hamline, MN
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington-Hamline area is the $0.64 price per square foot Now leasing for 2026-27 School Year!! Model at Grand & Finn II in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Lexington-Hamline apartment is the 4B/2B Model at Marshall at Finn starting at $750 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lexington-Hamline apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand & Finn II | Now leasing for 2026-27 School Year!! | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| 1910 Feronia Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 88 Cleveland Avenue | 3-BED, 1-BATH | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments | Luxury | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Clemar Apartments | 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Grand and Finn Apartments | Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lexington-Hamline Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lexington-Hamline?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lexington-Hamline is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington-Hamline?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington-Hamline is Cretin Court which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Lexington-Hamline costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lexington-Hamline?
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 59 regular apartments in Lexington-Hamline 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?
Cheap apartments in Lexington-Hamline have an average cost of $692 which is $1,658 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington-Hamline.
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