Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Macalester-Groveland Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (78 Rentals)
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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 |
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Macalester-Groveland Studio Apartments | $1,123 | $640 | $5,097 |
Macalester-Groveland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $789 | $5,390 |
Macalester-Groveland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Macalester-Groveland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,856 | $1,620 | $2,100 |
Macalester-Groveland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $795 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Macalester-Groveland Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Exeter Place | Studio 1 Bath - Exeter Place | Studio,1BA | $895 |
1511 Grand Ave | Middle Unit | Studio,1BA | $900 |
1225 St Clair Ave | Middle | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Dunlap Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $945 |
Lexington House | Small 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
1756 Grand Ave | Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $970 |
499 Snelling Ave S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $981 |
1168 Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
Clemar Apartments | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Luxe | 6BED | 6BR,3BA | $0.48 |
1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 4 | 1528 Iglehart AVe | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Marshall at Finn | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $0.68 |
2115 Randolph Ave, Unit Apt 2 | 2115 Randolph Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
1887 Randolph Ave, Unit Upper | 1887 Randolph Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
1776 St. Clair Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Lincoln Court Apartments | Large 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
1065 Selby Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
L & O Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
499 Snelling Ave S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMacalester-Groveland, St. Paul, MN
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Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, MN
Groveland Park Elementary
Hidden River Middle School
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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
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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 $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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