
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Macalester-Groveland Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (141 Rentals)
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Grand and Finn Apartments

1511 Grand Ave

Lincoln Court Apartments

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

Clemar Apartments

Linwood Apartments

Cambridge Court

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Brimhall Apartments

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Groveland Terrace
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L & O Apartments

Harper

1498 Iglehart Ave

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Marshall Place

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Grand Place Apartments

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1088 Dayton Ave, Unit 4

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River Terrace

Portland Villas 1522

1181 Edgcumbe Rd

Legacy Rose Flats
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Grandview Estates

1532 Randolph Ave

The Lex Apartments

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1217 Grand Ave, Unit Lower

1605 Marshall Ave

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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

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St. Clair

Montgomery Place

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Prior Marshall Apartments

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Randolph Apartments | 1172
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Vintage on Selby

1725 Randolph Ave

The Lucy

The Quinn on Grand

2176 Dayton Ave

Merriam Park Apartments

The Highline

Oxford Apartments

2076 Dayton Ave
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1131 Lincoln Ave, Unit Home Away

1628 Dayton Ave

1233 Randolph Ave

1810 Ashland Ave

1372 Selby Ave

1210 Randolph Ave

Summit View

1023 Grand Ave

180 Lexington Pky N

Marshall Studios
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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 | $1,126 | $640 | $1,500 |
| Macalester-Groveland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $789 | $2,210 |
| Macalester-Groveland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $950 | $3,789 |
| Macalester-Groveland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,573 | $1,567 | $4,445 |
| Macalester-Groveland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,610 | $850 | $3,980 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| 1511 Grand Ave | Middle Unit | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Lincoln Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Dunlap Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 1985 | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $988 |
| 2338 Marshall Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Linwood Apartments | One Bedroom- 1017 Linwood | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Clemar Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Groveland Terrace | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,073 |
| 1120 Grand Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macalester-Groveland, MN
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Macalester-Groveland area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Grand Place Apartments in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $1,456. The second greatest value Macalester-Groveland apartment is the Luxury Model at Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments starting at $650 with a $0.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments | Luxury | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| Lexington Hills Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| L & O Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Dunlap Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Snelling Villas | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Randolph Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| River Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 1120 Grand Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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Best Local Schools in Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, MN
Groveland Park Elementary
Hidden River Middle School
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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 $1,075.
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 $2,845.
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 14 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 $400 which is $2,445 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Macalester-Groveland.
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