
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lilly Lake Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (31 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lilly Lake area of St. Paul.


97 Orme St E

750 S Robert St, Unit 1

Stryker Apartments

Stevens Apartments

Stryker Senior Housing

756 Hall Avenue Apartments
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1049 Gorman Ave

241 Page St E

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Oaks of West Saint Paul

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Colonial Terrace

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The Concord
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Heatherwood Apartments

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Charlton Place

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Kaposia Valley Apartments

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Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments

The Ridge

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Emerson Hills Apartments

Imperial Heights Apartments
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429 Stanley St

97 Orme Ave E

Colonial Court Apartments

Bromley Apartments

966-976 Robert St S

Emerson Apartments

Riverwest Apartments
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422 Arion St E

Hilltop at Signal Hills

1035 Winslow Ave
Lilly Lake, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lilly Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $1,100 | $1,600 |
| Lilly Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $1,392 | $1,660 |
| Lilly Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
| Lilly Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lilly Lake Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Lilly Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lilly Lake area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Court Apartments priced from $915. 756 Hall Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here are the most affordable Lilly Lake apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| 756 Hall Avenue Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Belvidere Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| Emerson Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| White Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| The Concord | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,218 |
| Charlton Place | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,403 |
| Kaposia Valley Apartments | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| Oaks of West Saint Paul | The Grove - Fully Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - B | 2BR,2BA | $1,441 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lilly Lake, MN
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lilly Lake area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at The Ridge in the in the Moreland neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Lilly Lake apartment is the Oakdale Model at Emerson Hills Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Moreland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lilly Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Emerson Hills Apartments | Oakdale | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Hilltop at Signal Hills | Two Bedroom - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Kaposia Valley Apartments | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Oaks of West Saint Paul | The Grove - Fully Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 756 Hall Avenue Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Charlton Place | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Emerson Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Belvidere Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Colonial Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
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Best Local Schools in Lilly Lake, St. Paul, MN
Humboldt Secondary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lilly Lake Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lilly Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Lilly Lake is Colonial Court Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Lilly Lake costs $1,440.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lilly Lake?
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 10 regular apartments in Lilly Lake that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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