
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park East Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (15 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Merriam Park East area of Saint Paul.


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Merriam Park East, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merriam Park East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merriam Park East Studio Apartments | $1,284 | $850 | $5,058 |
Merriam Park East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $1,113 | $4,860 |
Merriam Park East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,107 | $570 | $10,000+ |
Merriam Park East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,957 | $720 | $3,008 |
Merriam Park East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $620 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merriam Park East Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Merriam Park East Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriam Park East area of Minneapolis, MN is a 4 Beds unit found at The Quad on Delaware priced from $620. Legacy Rose Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park East apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Quad on Delaware | D1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $620 |
Legacy Rose Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
451 Fairview Ave N | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
The Pitch Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $956 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park East, MN
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park East area is the $2.02 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom Model at Holden House in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $1,996. The second greatest value Merriam Park East apartment is the 2 Bedroom B Model at Fairview Flats starting at $1,045 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriam Park East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Holden House | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Fairview Flats | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
The Quad on Delaware | B1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
Midline Apartments | Matisse | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Marshall Avenue Flats | 1 Bedroom (DX 60) | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Carroll Court Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
451 Fairview Ave N | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.39 |
Harper | Wise | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
The Pitch Apartments | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $2.34 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerriam Park East, Saint Paul, MN
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Among neighborhoods in Saint Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Merriam Park East Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merriam Park East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merriam Park East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merriam Park East is under $1,116.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriam Park East?
The cheapest apartment in Merriam Park East is 476 Herschel St. which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Merriam Park East costs $2,678.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merriam Park East?
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 165 regular apartments in Merriam Park East 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 Merriam Park East?
Cheap apartments in Merriam Park East have an average cost of $770 which is $1,908 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriam Park East.
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