
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington-Hamline Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $635 (128 Rentals)
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1984 Marshall Ave

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Charles Flats

2016 Dayton Ave

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Fairview Flats

474 Herschel St

474 N Herschel St

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1515 Selby Ave

483 W Lynnhurst Ave

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1511 Grand Ave
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Linden & Loon

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Clemar Apartments

468 N Herschel St

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Sheraton Place Apartments

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Minnehaha Apartments

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Portland Flats

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1605 Marshall Ave

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Carroll Court Apartments

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Morrow Apartments

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Legacy Rose Flats
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The Lucy

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Groveland Terrace

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Liffey on Snelling

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Pivot Apartments

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The Pitch Apartments

1720 Ashland Ave, Unit 12

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1439 Grand Ave

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Portland Villas 1522

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Midline Apartments

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Grandview Estates
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Vintage on Selby

1546-1548 Hague Ave

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Iris Park Apartments

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Fry Street Station

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Grand Place Apartments | 1729

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The Lyric at Carleton Place

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Platform Apartments

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Harper

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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

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Marshall Place
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604 Simpson St, Unit Furnished 2BR Basement Ap

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1910 Feronia Ave

1498 Sherburne Ave, Unit 2

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Grand Place Apartments

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Merriam Park Apartments

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Montgomery Place

1938 Roblyn Ave

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Herschel Apartments

1554 Grand, LLC

1693 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 | $1,181 | $635 | $1,575 |
| Lexington-Hamline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,427 | $830 | $2,067 |
| Lexington-Hamline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $950 | $2,946 |
| Lexington-Hamline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,406 | $1,319 | $6,459 |
| Lexington-Hamline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $900 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 128 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 Studio unit found at Cretin Court priced from $635. 1554 Grand, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Lexington-Hamline apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $635 |
| 1554 Grand, LLC | 4-Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $695 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $795 |
| Fairview Flats | Studio A | Studio, 1BA | $823 |
| West Grand Avenue Apartments | 4-Bedroom by-the-bed | 4BR, 2BA | $850 |
| Grand and Finn I | 4-Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $850 |
| 2044 Grand Avenue | 4-Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $850 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $875 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington-Hamline, MN
As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington-Hamline area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1384 Lafond Ave Model at 1384 Lafond Ave, Unit 1 in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Lexington-Hamline apartment is the 4BR/4.0BA Model at Linden & Loon in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting at $912 with a $0.57 price per square foot. 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. |
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| 1384 Lafond Ave, Unit 1 | 1384 Lafond Ave | 4BR, 1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Linden & Loon | 4BR/4.0BA | 4BR, 4BA | $0.57 |
| Grand and Finn I | 4-Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $0.57 |
| West Grand Avenue Apartments | 4-Bedroom by-the-bed | 4BR, 2BA | $0.57 |
| Grand & Finn II | 4-Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $0.57 |
| 2044 Grand Avenue | 4-Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $0.57 |
| 1554 Grand, LLC | 4-Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $0.46 |
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR, 2BA | $0.58 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.38 |
| 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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lexington-Hamline?
The cheapest apartment in Lexington-Hamline is Cretin Court which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Lexington-Hamline costs $1,495.
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 44 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 $594 which is $901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington-Hamline.
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