Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $400 (140 Rentals)

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property at 474 Herschel St

$899

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$899

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 483 W Lynnhurst Ave

$950

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$950

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483 W Lynnhurst Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Grand Place Apartments | 1985
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$988 - $1,228
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$975 - $1,215
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$988 - $1,228
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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

1985 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Sheraton Place Apartments
$1,053 - $1,557
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$1,045 - $1,549
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$8

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$1,053 - $1,557
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Sheraton Place Apartments

565 Aldine StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Brimhall Apartments
$1,069 - $1,169
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$1,050 - $1,150
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Groveland Terrace
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$1,073 - $1,378
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$1,028 - $1,333
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$45

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$1,073 - $1,378
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Groveland Terrace

1787 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Pivot Apartments
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$1,110 - $3,205
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$1,095 - $3,190
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Pivot Apartments

455 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 409 Fairview Ave N

$1,135

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$1,135

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$1,135

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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409 Fairview Ave N

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 1498 Iglehart Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1498 Iglehart Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Marshall Place
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$1,168 - $1,468
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$1,150 - $1,450
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Marshall Place

1939 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Grand Place Apartments
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$1,171 - $1,481
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$1,155 - $1,465
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$1,171 - $1,481
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Grand Place Apartments

1759 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1541 Charles Ave
$1,300
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$1,300

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1541 Charles Ave

1541 Charles AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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St. Clair
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$1,450 - $1,480
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$1,450 - $1,480

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$1,450 - $1,480
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St. Clair

245 Snelling Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 1628 Dayton Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1628 Dayton Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Skyline Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Tower

1247 Saint Anthony 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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1693 Sherburne Ave
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1693 Sherburne Ave

1693 Sherburne AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Merriam Park, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merriam Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriam Park area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Morrow Apartments priced from $652. Cretin Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morrow ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$652
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$825
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$899
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,1BA$900
John Snell ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$910
Iris Park ApartmentsStudio AnnexStudio,1BA$929
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$959
Grand Place Apartments | 1985Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$988

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park, MN

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1849 Saint Clair Ave Model at 1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Merriam Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Grand Place Apartments starting at $1,456 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriam Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex1849 Saint Clair Ave3BR,2BA$1.22
Grand Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Morrow ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.60
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
Cretin Court3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.69
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Portland Avenue Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.44
Snelling VillasTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.66
John Snell ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.30
Sheraton Place Apartments1 BR/1 BA Small1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merriam Park, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Merriam Park, St. Paul, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merriam Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Merriam Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merriam Park is under $988.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriam Park?

The cheapest apartment in Merriam Park is Morrow Apartments which is listed at $652, while the average apartment in Merriam Park costs $2,845.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merriam Park?

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 35 regular apartments in Merriam Park 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?

Cheap apartments in Merriam Park have an average cost of $585 which is $2,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriam Park.

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