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

1515 Selby Ave

1511 Grand Ave

1225 St Clair Avenue

2143-2149 Selby Ave

Groveland Terrace

Lincoln Court Apartments

Lexington House

Clemar Apartments
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Cambridge Court

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1561 Randolph Ave, Unit 1561b

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1498 Iglehart Ave

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

1504 Grand Ave

L & O Apartments

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Prior Marshall Apartments

116 Lexington Pkwy N

1161 St Clair Ave, Unit 21
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Brimhall Apartments

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1088 Dayton Ave, Unit 3

The Lucy Apartments | St. Paul

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St. Clair

Grandview Estates

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Grand Place Apartments | 1729

1605 Marshall Ave

The Lex Apartments

Snelling Place Apartments

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Grand Place Apartments | 1788
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Marshall Place

Harper

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Grand Place Apartments

Vintage on Selby

1459 Randolph Ave

1459 Randolph Ave

Portland Villas 1522

Merriam Park Apartments

Montgomery Place

1217 Grand Ave
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1233 Randolph Ave

Fairview Flats

1810 Ashland Ave

1372 Selby Ave

1210 Randolph Ave

Summit View

1023 Grand Ave

180 Lexington Pky N

Marshall Studios

Montrose Place
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Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Macalester-Groveland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macalester-Groveland Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $635 | $1,759 |
| Macalester-Groveland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $830 | $2,106 |
| Macalester-Groveland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $950 | $3,402 |
| Macalester-Groveland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,682 | $1,620 | $6,459 |
| Macalester-Groveland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $750 | $3,200 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Grand and Finn Apartments | Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| 2044 Grand Ave Apartments | St. Paul | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| 1515 Selby Ave | Unit 5 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| 1511 Grand Ave | Middle Unit | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Dunlap Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Lexington House | Small 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Clemar Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 1756 Grand Ave | Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Laurel Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex | 1849 Saint Clair Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 1319 Dayton Ave, Unit Upper | 1319 Dayton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Grand & Finn II | Now leasing for 2026-27 School Year!! | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments | Luxury | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| St. Clair Commons | 1504 | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.52 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| L & O Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Grand and Finn Apartments | Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 1515 Selby Ave | Unit 5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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Best Local Schools in Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, MN
Groveland Park Elementary
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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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