Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $433 (150 Rentals)

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property at 474 Herschel St

$825

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$825

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 474 N Herschel St

$850

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$850

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474 N Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 483 W Lynnhurst Ave

$899 - $925

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$899

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$899

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483 W Lynnhurst Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 468 N Herschel St

$999

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$999

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$999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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468 N Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
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Sheraton Place Apartments
$1,007 - $1,557
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$999 - $1,549
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$1,007 - $1,557
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Sheraton Place Apartments

565 Aldine StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 1757 Thomas Ave W

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1757 Thomas Ave W

St. PaulMN55104

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Portland Flats
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$1,133
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$1,129
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Portland Flats

1572 Portland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Pivot Apartments
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$1,229 - $3,188
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$1,229 - $3,188

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Pivot Apartments

455 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 422 Pierce St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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422 Pierce St

St. PaulMN55104
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Brimhall Apartments
$1,269
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$1,250
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Place
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$1,378 - $1,418
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$1,360 - $1,400
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Marshall Place

1939 Marshall 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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Grand Place Apartments
$1,456 - $1,481
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$1,440 - $1,465
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$1,456 - $1,481
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Grand Place Apartments

1759 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 1938 Roblyn Ave

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1938 Roblyn Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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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 6-1849 priced from $575. Cretin Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6-18491BR/2.0BA1BR,2BA$575
Cretin CourtStudioStudio,1BA$635
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$650
Twelve22Two Bedroom - 30%2BR,1BA$785
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Fairview FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$823
1552 Edmund Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$875
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$899
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park, MN

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4BR/4.0BA Model at Linden & Loon in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $912. The second greatest value Merriam Park apartment is the 4-Bedroom Model at Grand & Finn II starting at $850 with a $0.57 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.
Linden & Loon4BR/4.0BA4BR,4BA$0.57
Grand & Finn II4-Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.57
1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 31528 Iglehart AVe3BR,1BA$1.39
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Portland Avenue Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.44
Carroll Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Sheraton Place Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.45
535 AsburyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30
1552 Edmund Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merriam Park, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #24

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merriam Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merriam Park is at Cretin Court listed at $635.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merriam Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merriam Park Apartment is $575 at 6-1849.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merriam Park Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merriam Park is starting from $785 at Twelve22.

What is the most affordable Merriam Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merriam Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cretin Court and starts from $1,620.

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