
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park West Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $795 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Merriam Park West area of Saint Paul.


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Fairview Flats

483 W Lynnhurst Ave

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Linden & Loon

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Clemar Apartments

1928 Feronia Ave, Unit 1

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Morrow Apartments

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The Lucy

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Iris Park Apartments
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Marshall Place

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1910 Feronia Ave

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Merriam Park Apartments

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211 Wilder St N, Unit Third level apartment

2176 W Dayton Ave

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2016 Selby Ave, Unit Lower

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2176 Dayton Ave

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Oxford Apartments

1810 Ashland Ave
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376 Cleveland Ave N

Marshall Studios

Montrose Place

372 Cleveland Avenue North

Mint Properties Apartments

Exeter Place

1940 Iglehart Ave

405 Fairview Ave N

1846 Marshall Ave
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87 Prior Ave North

Autumn Manor Apartments

451 Fairview Ave N

Wilder Villas

Marshall Villas

227 Montrose Pl

Portland Villas 1985

Cambridge Court

2048 Carroll Ave
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Iglehart Court

Union Park Apartments

River Terrace

1863 Marshall Ave

1819 Marshall Ave

Prior Marshall Apartments

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Otis Apartments
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East River Plaza

River Gates

West River Commons
Merriam Park West, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merriam Park West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam Park West Studio Apartments | $916 | $823 | $1,045 |
| Merriam Park West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $899 | $1,650 |
| Merriam Park West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $1,098 | $1,935 |
| Merriam Park West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,236 | $1,881 | $2,845 |
| Merriam Park West 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $900 | $2,975 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merriam Park West Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Merriam Park West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriam Park West area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Fairview Flats priced from $823. Linden & Loon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $912. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park West apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Flats | Studio A | Studio, 1BA | $823 |
| Linden & Loon | 4BR/4.0BA | 4BR, 4BA | $912 |
| 451 Fairview Ave N | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $954 |
| Clemar Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $975 |
| 405 Fairview Ave N | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,055 |
| Morrow Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,148 |
| East River Plaza | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR, 1BA | $1,300 |
| Marshall Place | Two Bedroom B | 2BR, 1BA | $1,378 |
| Iris Park Apartments | 2 bedroom-Renovated | 2BR, 1BA | $1,389 |
| Merriam Park Apartments | 1 Bdrm 1.0 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park West, MN
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park West area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at Linden & Loon in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $912. The second greatest value Merriam Park West apartment is the 4B/2B Model at Marshall at Finn in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting at $750 with a $0.58 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriam Park West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Linden & Loon | 4BR/4.0BA | 4BR, 4BA | $0.57 |
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR, 2BA | $0.58 |
| 2016 Selby Ave, Unit Lower | 2016 Selby Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.57 |
| 211 Wilder St N, Unit Third level apartment | 211 Wilder St N | 1BR, 1BA | $1.65 |
| East River Plaza | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR, 1BA | $1.53 |
| Iris Park Apartments | 2 bedroom-Renovated | 2BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| Marshall Place | Two Bedroom B | 2BR, 1BA | $1.81 |
| 405 Fairview Ave N | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.46 |
| Morrow Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.69 |
| Clemar Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merriam Park West Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriam Park West?
The cheapest apartment in Merriam Park West is Clemar Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Merriam Park West costs $1,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merriam Park West?
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 12 regular apartments in Merriam Park West 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 West?
Cheap apartments in Merriam Park West have an average cost of $809 which is $866 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriam Park West.
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