Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington-Hamline Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (132 Rentals)

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property at 474 Herschel St

$825

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$825

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104

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Sheraton Place Apartments
$1,007 - $1,557
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$999 - $1,549
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$1,007 - $1,557
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Sheraton Place Apartments

565 Aldine StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 1757 Thomas Ave W

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1757 Thomas Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1504 Grand Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1504 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55105
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Minnehaha Apartments
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$1,096 - $1,376
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$1,080 - $1,360
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Minnehaha Apartments

1625 Minnehaha AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Pivot Apartments
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$1,127 - $3,188
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$1,127 - $3,188

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Pivot Apartments

455 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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730 Fairview Ave N
$1,147 - $1,264
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$1,112 - $1,229
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$35

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$1,147 - $1,264
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

730 Fairview Ave N

730 Fairview Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 1938 Roblyn Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1938 Roblyn Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 422 Pierce St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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422 Pierce St

St. PaulMN55104

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Marshall Place
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$1,378 - $1,418
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$1,360 - $1,400
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Marshall Place

1939 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Grand Place Apartments
$1,456 - $1,481
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$1,440 - $1,465
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$1,456 - $1,481
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Grand Place Apartments

1759 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 3
$1,899
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$1,899

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$1,899
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1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 3

1528 Iglehart AVeSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1693 Selby Ave, Unit House
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
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1693 Selby Ave, Unit House

1693 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 1475 Charles Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1475 Charles Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1838 Portland Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1838 Portland Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

Lexington-Hamline, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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. Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Lexington-Hamline apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cretin CourtStudioStudio,1BA$635
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$650
Iris Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$720
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Grand and Finn I & II4-Bedroom4BR,2BA$850
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$875
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$899
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,1BA$900
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio,1BA$954

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington-Hamline, MN

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington-Hamline area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1871 Carroll Ave Model at 1871 Carroll Ave, Unit 1871 Carroll Ave in the in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Lexington-Hamline apartment is the 4-Bedroom Model at Grand and Finn I & II starting at $850 with a $0.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1871 Carroll Ave, Unit 1871 Carroll Ave1871 Carroll Ave4BR,1BA$1.00
Grand and Finn I & II4-Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.57
Grand & Finn IINow leasing for 2026-27 School Year!!4BR,2BA$0.64
Marshall at Finn4B/2B4BR,2BA$0.58
1910 Feronia Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.40
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Portland Avenue Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.44
Sheraton Place Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.45
535 AsburyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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Lexington-Hamline, St. Paul, MN

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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $954.

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 $1,514.

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 51 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 $568 which is $946 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington-Hamline.

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