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

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1233 Randolph Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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 Apartments

1372 Selby Ave.

1372 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1210 Randolph Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1210 Randolph Ave

1210 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105

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Summit View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit View

1329 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1023 Grand Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1023 Grand Ave

1023 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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180 Lexington Pky N
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 Lexington Pky N

180 Lexington Pky NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Marshall Studios
Studio Apartments

Marshall Studios

2086 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Montrose Place
Studio Apartments

Montrose Place

221 Montrose PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1716 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1716 Grand Ave

1716 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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The Janet
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Janet

1160 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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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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Regency Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

1775 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1726 Ashland Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

1726 Ashland Avenue

1726 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Dunlap Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dunlap Apartments

234 Dunlap St SSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1509 Randolph Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1509 Randolph Ave

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

The Randolph Flats

1871 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Laurel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Apartments

1106 Laurel 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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Marshall Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Villas

1990 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1756 Grand Ave
Studio Apartments

1756 Grand Ave

1756 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105

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1947 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1947 Grand Ave

1947 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1161 Saint Clair Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1161 Saint Clair Ave

1161 Saint Clair AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1168 Grand Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1168 Grand Ave

1168 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Place

1939 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Iglehart Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Iglehart Court

2046-2056 Iglehart AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Clemar Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clemar Apartments

2062 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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227 Montrose Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Montrose Pl

227 Montrose PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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382 Snelling Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

382 Snelling Avenue

382 Snelling Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55105
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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. Exeter Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. 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
Exeter PlaceStudio 1 Bath - Exeter PlaceStudio,1BA$895
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,1BA$900
1225 St Clair AveMiddleStudio,1BA$925
Dunlap ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$945
Lexington HouseSmall 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$950
1756 Grand AveStudio + DenStudio,1BA$970
499 Snelling Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$981
1168 Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$990
Clemar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macalester-Groveland, MN

As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Macalester-Groveland area is the $0.48 price per square foot 6BED Model at The Luxe in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Macalester-Groveland apartment is the 1528 Iglehart AVe Model at 1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 4 starting at $1,849 with a $1.43 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.
The Luxe6BED6BR,3BA$0.48
1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 41528 Iglehart AVe3BR,1BA$1.43
Marshall at Finn4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.68
2115 Randolph Ave, Unit Apt 22115 Randolph Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
1887 Randolph Ave, Unit Upper1887 Randolph Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
1776 St. Clair Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Lincoln Court ApartmentsLarge 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
1065 Selby ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.62
L & O Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.58
499 Snelling Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64

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

Ranked #39

Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $995.

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 35 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 $407 which is $2,843 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Macalester-Groveland.

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