Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park West Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $700 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1928 Feronia Ave

1928 Feronia Ave, Unit 3

1928 Feronia Ave
St. PaulMN55104
property at 1912 University Ave W

1912 University Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
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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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Marshall Studios
Studio Apartments

Marshall Studios

2086 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Montrose Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Place

221 Montrose PlSt. Paul, MN 55104

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Exeter Place
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Exeter Place

235 Exeter PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1940 Iglehart Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1940 Iglehart Ave

1940 Iglehart 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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1846 Marshall Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1846 Marshall Ave

1846 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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87 Prior Ave North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

87 Prior Ave North

87 Prior Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Wilder Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilder Villas

277 Wilder St NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Marshall Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Villas

1990 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Clemar Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clemar Apartments

2062 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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227 Montrose Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Montrose Pl

227 Montrose PlSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Portland Villas 1985
1 Bedroom Apartments

Portland Villas 1985

1985 Portland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Morrow Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morrow Apartments

1835 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Iglehart Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Iglehart Court

2046-2056 Iglehart AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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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 451 Fairview Ave N priced from $925. Iris Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park West apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio,1BA$925
Iris Park ApartmentsStudio AnnexStudio,1BA$929
Cambridge CourtOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
2338 Marshall Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,050
East River Plaza1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park West, MN

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park West area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1899 Selby Avenue in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Merriam Park West apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2176 Dayton Ave starting at $1,749 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriam Park West apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1899 Selby Avenue3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.50
2176 Dayton Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$1.75
Marshall at Finn3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.98
Merriam Park Apartments2 Bdrm Living2BR,1BA$1.95
Marshall PlaceTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.77
2338 Marshall Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
East River Plaza1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.75
Cambridge CourtOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Iris Park ApartmentsStudio AnnexStudio ,1BA$1.86
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio ,1BA$2.03

Getting Around the Merriam Park West Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 451 Fairview Ave N which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Merriam Park West costs $3,980.

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 4 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 $2,246 which is $1,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriam Park West.

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