Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $400 (75 Rentals)

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Skyline Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Tower

1247 Saint Anthony AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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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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535 Asbury
Studio Apartments

535 Asbury

535 Asbury StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1372 Selby Ave.
Studio Apartments

1372 Selby Ave.

1372 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Summit View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit View

1329 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Studios
Studio Apartments

Marshall Studios

2086 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Charles Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Charles Place

1631 Charles 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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1552 Edmund Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1552 Edmund Ave

1552 Edmund AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1716 Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1716 Grand Ave

1716 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1571 Sherburne Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1571 Sherburne Ave

1571 Sherburne AveSt. 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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Regency Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

1775 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1726 Ashland Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

1726 Ashland Avenue

1726 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1707 Thomas Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1707 Thomas Ave

1707 Thomas AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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476 Herschel St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

476 Herschel St.

1722-1724 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1610 Charles
1 Bedroom Apartments

1610 Charles

1598-1618 Charles AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1604 Charles
1 Bedroom Apartments

1604 Charles

1604 Charles AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1618 Charles
1 Bedroom Apartments

1618 Charles

1618 Charles 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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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wilder Villas

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

Marshall Villas

1990 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1756 Grand Ave
Studio Apartments

1756 Grand Ave

1756 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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1947 Grand Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1947 Grand Ave

1947 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105

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 Studio unit found at Charles Flats priced from $695. 1693 Sherburne Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$695
1693 Sherburne AveStudioStudio,1BA$750
Twelve22Two Bedroom - 30%2BR,1BA$785
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$795
Iris Park ApartmentsStudio AnnexStudio,1BA$849
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$850
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,1BA$900
1225 St Clair AveMiddleStudio,1BA$925
John Snell ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park, MN

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park area is the $0.48 price per square foot 6BED Model at The Luxe in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $845. The second greatest value Merriam Park apartment is the 1528 Iglehart AVe Model at 1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 4 starting at $1,849 with a $1.43 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.
The Luxe6BED6BR,3BA$0.48
1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 41528 Iglehart AVe3BR,1BA$1.43
Marshall at Finn4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.68
449 Wheeler St N, Unit B449 Wheeler St N2BR,1BA$1.19
Fry Street Station3 bedroom3BR,1BA$1.42
1610 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1610 Charles1BR,1BA$1.27
Newly Renovated & in the Heart of the Twin...0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.40
John Snell ApartmentsA1BR,1.5BA$1.32
535 AsburyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
1693 Sherburne AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merriam Park, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #42

Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN 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 $925.

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

The cheapest apartment in Merriam Park is Cretin Court which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Merriam Park costs $2,800.

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 $361 which is $2,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriam Park.

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