Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park East Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 474 Herschel St

$825

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$825

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$825

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
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Pivot Apartments
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$1,127 - $2,886
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$1,127 - $2,886

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pivot Apartments

455 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 422 Pierce St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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422 Pierce St

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 1759 St Anthony Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

1759 St Anthony Ave, Unit Lower Unit

1759 St Anthony Ave
St. PaulMN55104
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Herschel Apartments
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$1,725
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$1,575
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$150

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$1,725
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Herschel Apartments

420 Herschel StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1693 Selby Ave, Unit House
$1,995
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$1,995

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$1,995
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1693 Selby Ave, Unit House

1693 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 1638-1640 Iglehart Ave

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1638-1640 Iglehart Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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Fairview Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Flats

107-115 Fairview Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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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 to 2 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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Marshall Avenue Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Avenue Flats

1606 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Dayton Apartments 1635
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dayton Apartments 1635

1635 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Snelling Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Snelling Villas

195 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1819 Marshall Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1819 Marshall Ave

1819 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1752 Iglehart Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1752 Iglehart Ave

1752 Iglehart AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 435 Fry St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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435 Fry St

St. PaulMN55104

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 1 Bed unit found at 476 Herschel St. priced from $899. 451 Fairview Ave N has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $954. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park East apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio,1BA$954
Legacy Rose FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$1,045
The Pitch ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,057
1605 Marshall Ave1605-0-1-525Studio,1BA$1,085
Carroll Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
Snelling VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,191
Pivot ApartmentsThe FitzgeraldStudio,1BA$1,238
Marshall Avenue Flats1 Bedroom (CX 60)1BR,1BA$1,391

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park East, MN

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park East area is the $1.98 price per square foot 1693 Selby Ave Model at 1693 Selby Ave, Unit House in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Merriam Park East apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Carroll Court Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Lexington-Hamline 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.
1693 Selby Ave, Unit House1693 Selby Ave3BR,1BA$1.98
Carroll Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Snelling VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.88
Marshall Avenue Flats1 Bedroom (CX 60)1BR,1BA$2.29
1605 Marshall Ave1605-0-1-525Studio ,1BA$2.07
The Pitch ApartmentsAlcove-G1BR,1BA$2.73
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
Pivot ApartmentsThe FitzgeraldStudio ,1BA$2.58
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10
Legacy Rose FlatsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merriam Park East, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #88

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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 $1,391.

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 $3,060.

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