
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington-Hamline Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (129 Rentals)
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Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

Grand and Finn Apartments

1631 Charles Ave

1511 Grand Ave

Iris Park Apartments

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

Clemar Apartments

Linden & Loon
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Carroll Court Apartments

Groveland Terrace

1757 Thomas Ave W

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Sheraton Place Apartments

Legacy Rose Flats

Midline Apartments

Fry Street Station

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Minnehaha Apartments

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Liffey on Snelling

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409 Fairview Ave N

1498 Iglehart Ave

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River Terrace

Portland Villas 1522

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Platform Apartments

Grandview Estates

Harper

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Marshall Place
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Montgomery Place

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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

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Grand Place Apartments

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Prior Marshall Apartments

The Lyric at Carleton Place

Vintage on Selby

2017 Laurel Avenue

The Quinn | Modern Apartments on Historic Grand Ave

1601 Charles Ave

2176 Dayton Ave
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2016 Selby Ave, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

The Lucy Apartments | St. Paul

The Highline

Oxford Apartments

1623 Selby Avenue

Marshall Lofts & Townhomes

2076 Dayton Ave

1628 Dayton Ave

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 | $1,263 | $640 | $1,731 |
| Lexington-Hamline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,440 | $789 | $2,075 |
| Lexington-Hamline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $950 | $3,509 |
| Lexington-Hamline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $1,620 | $4,606 |
| Lexington-Hamline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $750 | $3,300 |
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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 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 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 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 1985 | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $963 |
| Clemar Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 1511 Grand Ave | Storage | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Carroll Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington-Hamline, MN
As of May 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lexington-Hamline area is the $0.65 price per square foot Luxury Model at Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Lexington-Hamline apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2176 Dayton Ave starting at $1,749 with a $1.75 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments | Luxury | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| 2176 Dayton Ave | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Cretin Court | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Sheraton Place Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Minnehaha Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Carroll Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 451 Fairview Ave N | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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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 $3,500.
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 46 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 $719 which is $2,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington-Hamline.
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