Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lexington-Hamline Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (78 Rentals)

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1912 University Ave W

1912 University Ave W

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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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Groveland Terrace

1787 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Liffey on Snelling
$1,105 - $1,756
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$1,105 - $1,756

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$1,105 - $1,756
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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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$1,136
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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

1788 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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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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Minnehaha Apartments

1625 Minnehaha AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1693 Sherburne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1693 Sherburne Ave

1693 Sherburne AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1810 Ashland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1810 Ashland Ave

1810 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1372 Selby Ave.
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1372 Selby Ave.

1372 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Summit View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit View

1329 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Studios
Studio Apartments

Marshall Studios

2086 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Charles Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charles Place

1631 Charles AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Montrose Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Place

221 Montrose PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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535 Asbury
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

535 Asbury

535 Asbury StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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400 Pierce St
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Pierce St

400 Pierce StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1552 Edmund Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1552 Edmund Ave

1552 Edmund AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Exeter Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Exeter Place

235 Exeter PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1716 Grand Ave
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1716 Grand Ave

1716 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Regency Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

1775 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1571 Sherburne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1571 Sherburne Ave

1571 Sherburne AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1940 Iglehart Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1940 Iglehart Ave

1940 Iglehart AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1598 Charles
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1598 Charles

1598 Charles AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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John Snell Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

John Snell Apartments

550 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1846 Marshall Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1846 Marshall Ave

1846 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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451 Fairview Ave N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

451 Fairview Ave N

451 Fairview Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1726 Ashland Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

1726 Ashland Avenue

1726 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1707 Thomas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1707 Thomas Ave

1707 Thomas AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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476 Herschel St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

476 Herschel St.

1722-1724 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1756 Grand Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1756 Grand Ave

1756 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Gradient Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gradient Apartments

1509 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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87 Prior Ave North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

87 Prior Ave North

87 Prior Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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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 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 apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$871
1530 Sherburne Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,1BA$900
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$900
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio,1BA$925
Iris Park ApartmentsStudio AnnexStudio,1BA$929
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$947
1756 Grand AveStudio + DenStudio,1BA$949
Charles FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lexington-Hamline, MN

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lexington-Hamline area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1899 Selby Avenue in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $1,795. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1899 Selby Avenue3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.50
2176 Dayton Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$1.75
Cretin Court3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.69
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Marshall at Finn3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.98
Grand Place Apartments | 1788One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Charles FlatsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
1530 Sherburne Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.28
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$1.71

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Lexington-Hamline, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #36

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including St. Paul. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $995.

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 $3,250.

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 $855 which is $2,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lexington-Hamline.

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