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

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Brimhall Apartments
$1,069 - $1,169
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1504 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55105
property at 1498 Iglehart Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1498 Iglehart Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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River Terrace
$1,176 - $1,211
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$1,150 - $1,185
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River Terrace

234 Montrose PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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St. Clair
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$1,330 - $1,520
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$1,330 - $1,520

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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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Marshall Place

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

1759 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 5

1754 Hague Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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1233 Randolph Ave
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1233 Randolph Ave

1233 Randolph AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1810 Ashland Ave
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1810 Ashland Ave

1810 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1372 Selby Ave
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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
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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 NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Marshall Studios
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Marshall Studios

2086 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Montrose Place
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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 1 Bed unit found at Cretin Court priced from $789. Groveland Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $942. 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
Groveland Terrace1 bedroom1BR,1BA$942
Dunlap ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$945
Lincoln Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$945
Grand Place Apartments | 1985Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$963
Clemar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Linwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 1017 Linwood1BR,1BA$995
1120 Grand Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
1511 Grand AveStorageStudio,1BA$1,000
Laurel Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Macalester-Groveland, MN

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Macalester-Groveland area is the $0.65 price per square foot Luxury Model at Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $650. The second greatest value Macalester-Groveland apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2176 Dayton Ave starting at $1,749 with a $1.75 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.
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
2176 Dayton Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$1.75
Cretin Court3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.69
St. Clair Commons | 1504Two Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Portland Avenue Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.44
L & O Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.43
1088 Dayton Ave, Unit 41088 Dayton Ave1BR,1BA$1.68
Laurel Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
1231 St Clair Avenue1/11BR,1BA$1.74
Groveland Terrace1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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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 $789, while the average apartment in Macalester-Groveland costs $2,700.

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 11 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 $372 which is $2,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Macalester-Groveland.

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