Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Macalester-Groveland Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (129 Rentals)

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1561 Randolph Ave, Unit 1561b
$1,020
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1561 Randolph Ave, Unit 1561b

1561 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 1498 Iglehart Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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1498 Iglehart Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1504 Grand Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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1504 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55105
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Prior Marshall Apartments
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$1,129 - $1,483
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$1,129 - $1,483

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Prior Marshall Apartments

1955 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 116 Lexington Pkwy N

$1,146

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$1,146

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116 Lexington Pkwy N

St. PaulMN55104

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Brimhall Apartments
$1,169 - $1,269
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$1,150 - $1,250
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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St. Clair
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$1,250 - $1,380
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$1,250 - $1,380

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St. Clair

245 Snelling Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Place
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$1,378 - $1,468
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$1,360 - $1,450
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Marshall Place

1939 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Grand Place Apartments
$1,456 - $1,481
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$1,440 - $1,465
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$1,456 - $1,481
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Grand Place Apartments

1759 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 1459 Randolph Ave

$1,495

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$1,495

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1459 Randolph Ave

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property at 1217 Grand Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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1217 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55105

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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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Fairview Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Flats

107-115 Fairview Ave NSt. 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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1210 Randolph Ave
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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
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1023 Grand Ave

1023 Grand 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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Marshall Studios
Studio Apartments

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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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 Studio unit found at Cretin Court priced from $635. Grand and Finn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Macalester-Groveland apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cretin CourtStudioStudio,1BA$635
Grand and Finn ApartmentsFour Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom4BR,2BA$850
2044 Grand Ave Apartments | St. Paul4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$850
1515 Selby AveUnit 51BR,1BA$890
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,1BA$900
Dunlap ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$945
Lexington HouseSmall 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Clemar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
1756 Grand AveStudio + DenStudio,1BA$995
Laurel Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macalester-Groveland, MN

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Macalester-Groveland area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1849 Saint Clair Ave Model at 1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Macalester-Groveland apartment is the 1319 Dayton Ave Model at 1319 Dayton Ave, Unit Upper starting at $2,095 with a $1.47 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.
1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex1849 Saint Clair Ave3BR,2BA$1.22
1319 Dayton Ave, Unit Upper1319 Dayton Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Grand & Finn IINow leasing for 2026-27 School Year!!4BR,2BA$0.64
Marshall at Finn4B/2B4BR,2BA$0.58
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
St. Clair Commons | 1504Two Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Portland Avenue Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.44
L & O Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.29
Grand and Finn ApartmentsFour Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.25
1515 Selby AveUnit 51BR,1BA$1.48

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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!

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 $1,015.

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

The cheapest apartment in Macalester-Groveland is Cretin Court which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Macalester-Groveland costs $2,500.

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 25 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 $338 which is $2,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Macalester-Groveland.

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