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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam Park East Studio Apartments | $1,214 | $823 | $1,378 |
| Merriam Park East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $1,095 | $1,833 |
| Merriam Park East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $1,098 | $2,308 |
| Merriam Park East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $2,040 | $3,143 |
| Merriam Park East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,917 | $2,195 | $3,200 |
There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merriam Park East Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
See all Apartments in Saint PaulThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriam Park East area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Fairview Flats priced from $823. 476 Herschel St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park East apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Flats | Studio A | Studio, 1BA | $823 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $899 |
| 451 Fairview Ave N | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $954 |
| Snelling Villas | One Bedroom C | 1BR, 1BA | $1,036 |
| 467 Herschel St. | 2 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,049 |
| 1670 Marshall Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,050 |
| Carroll Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,095 |
| Legacy Rose Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,150 |
| The Pitch Apartments | Alcove-B | 1BR, 1BA | $1,185 |
| Pivot Apartments | The Prince | Studio, 1BA | $1,229 |
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park East area is the $1.54 price per square foot 1630 Hague Ave Model at 1630 Hague Ave in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $1,694. The second greatest value Merriam Park East apartment is the Unit 5 Model at Herschel Apartments in the St. Anthony neighborhood starting at $1,575 with a $1.97 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1630 Hague Ave | 1630 Hague Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.54 |
| Herschel Apartments | Unit 5 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.97 |
| Carroll Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.46 |
| 467 Herschel St. | 2 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.50 |
| Legacy Rose Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.95 |
| The Pitch Apartments | Alcove-G | 1BR, 1BA | $2.96 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.80 |
| 451 Fairview Ave N | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2.10 |
| Pivot Apartments | The Anderson | Studio, 1BA | $3.15 |
| Snelling Villas | One Bedroom C | 1BR, 1BA | $2.59 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merriam Park East is under $1,229.
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 $1,568.
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 7 regular apartments in Merriam Park East that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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