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

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Cheap Apartments in the Merriam Park East area of Saint Paul.

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1810 Ashland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1810 Ashland Ave

1810 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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400 Pierce St
1 Bedroom Apartments

400 Pierce St

400 Pierce StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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476 Herschel St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

476 Herschel St.

1722-1724 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1726 Ashland Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

1726 Ashland Avenue

1726 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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451 Fairview Ave N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

451 Fairview Ave N

451 Fairview Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Concordia Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Concordia Villas

1630 Concordia AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Snelling Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Snelling Villas

195 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Merriam Park East, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quad on DelawareD1R - Renovated 4 Bedroom 4 Bath4BR,4BA$620
Legacy Rose FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$895
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
451 Fairview Ave N1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Pitch ApartmentsStudio BStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Holden House2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.02
Fairview Flats2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.27
The Quad on DelawareB1R - Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.10
Midline ApartmentsMatisse1BR,1BA$2.40
Marshall Avenue Flats1 Bedroom (DX 60)1BR,1BA$2.55
Carroll Court ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.19
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio ,1BA$2.39
HarperWiseStudio ,1BA$2.69
The Pitch ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merriam Park East, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #57

Among neighborhoods in Saint Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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