Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park East Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $700 (20 Rentals)

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474 Herschel St

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422 Pierce St

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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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451 Fairview Ave N
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

451 Fairview Ave N

451 Fairview Ave NSt. 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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476 Herschel St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

476 Herschel St.

1722-1724 University Ave WSt. 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Snelling Villas

195 Snelling Ave NSt. 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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1819 Marshall Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1819 Marshall Ave

1819 Marshall AveSt. 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 Studio unit found at 451 Fairview Ave N priced from $930. 476 Herschel St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $947. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park East apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio,1BA$930
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$947
The Pitch ApartmentsAlcove-B1BR,1BA$1,063
Carroll Court ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,095
Pivot ApartmentsThe FitzgeraldStudio,1BA$1,326

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park East, MN

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park East area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Ashland & Laurel Apartments in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Merriam Park East apartment is the 382 Wheeler St N Model at 382 Wheeler St N, Unit #2 starting at $970 with a $1.29 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.
Ashland & Laurel Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
382 Wheeler St N, Unit #2382 Wheeler St N1BR,1BA$1.29
Marshall Avenue Flats1 Bedroom (DX 60)1BR,1BA$2.55
Carroll Court ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.19
Pivot ApartmentsThe FitzgeraldStudio ,1BA$2.77
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio ,1BA$2.04
The Pitch ApartmentsAlcove-B1BR,1BA$2.44
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merriam Park East, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #85

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 $1,500.

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 $947, while the average apartment in Merriam Park East costs $3,600.

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 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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