Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Macalester-Groveland Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (104 Rentals)

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Brimhall Apartments
$1,068 - $1,143
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$1,050 - $1,125
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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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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$45

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$1,073 - $1,378
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Groveland Terrace

1787 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Place
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$1,092 - $1,442
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$1,075 - $1,425
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$17

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$1,092 - $1,442
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Marshall Place

1939 Marshall AveSt. 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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Randolph Apartments | 1172
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$1,141 - $1,191
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$1,125 - $1,175
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$1,141 - $1,191
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Randolph Apartments | 1172

1172 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1532 Randolph Ave

St. PaulMN55105

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property at 1610 Selby Ave

$1,300 - $1,350

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1610 Selby Ave

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Marshall Avenue Flats
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$1,303
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$1,299
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$1,303
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Marshall Avenue Flats

1606 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1233 Randolph Ave
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1233 Randolph Ave

1233 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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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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1210 Randolph Ave
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1210 Randolph Ave

1210 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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180 Lexington Pky N
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180 Lexington Pky N

180 Lexington Pky NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1023 Grand Ave
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1023 Grand Ave

1023 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Studios
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Marshall Studios

2086 Marshall 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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Exeter Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Exeter Place

235 Exeter PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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382 Snelling Avenue
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382 Snelling Avenue

382 Snelling Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55105
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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
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Regency Apartments

1775 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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The Janet
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The Janet

1160 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1940 Iglehart Ave
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1940 Iglehart Ave

1940 Iglehart AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1225 St Clair Ave
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1225 St Clair Ave

1225 St Clair AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1846 Marshall Ave
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1846 Marshall Ave

1846 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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499 Snelling Ave S
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499 Snelling Ave S

499 Snelling Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55116

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1726 Ashland Avenue
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1726 Ashland Avenue

1726 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1509 Randolph Ave
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1509 Randolph Ave

1509 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1756 Grand Ave
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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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The Randolph Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Randolph Flats

1871 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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87 Prior Ave North
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87 Prior Ave North

87 Prior Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1168 Grand Ave
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1168 Grand Ave

1168 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Villas

1990 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Macalester-Groveland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Macalester-Groveland area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Cretin Court priced from $789. 1511 Grand Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Macalester-Groveland apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,1BA$900
1756 Grand AveStudio + DenStudio,1BA$949
Lexington HouseSmall 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Linwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 1017 Linwood1BR,1BA$995
Cambridge CourtOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Grand Place Apartments | 1985Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,008
2338 Marshall Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
Groveland Terrace1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,073
2040 Grand Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macalester-Groveland, MN

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Macalester-Groveland area is the $1.02 price per square foot 1471 Grand Ave Model at 1471 Grand Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Macalester-Groveland apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1899 Selby Avenue starting at $1,795 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Macalester-Groveland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1471 Grand Ave, Unit 31471 Grand Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
1899 Selby Avenue3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.50
St. Clair1 BED1BR,1BA$1.32
Lexington Hills ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.55
Marshall at Finn3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.98
1776 St. Clair Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
Grand Place Apartments | 1788One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
River Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
2338 Marshall Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Lexington HouseLarge corner 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Minnesota, including St. Paul. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Macalester-Groveland Neighborhood in St. Paul, MN

Walk Score®

80 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Macalester-Groveland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Macalester-Groveland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Macalester-Groveland is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Macalester-Groveland?

The cheapest apartment in Macalester-Groveland is Cretin Court which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Macalester-Groveland costs $3,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Macalester-Groveland?

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 Macalester-Groveland 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 Macalester-Groveland?

Cheap apartments in Macalester-Groveland have an average cost of $613 which is $2,637 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Macalester-Groveland.

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