
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $400 (125 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Merriam Park area of St. Paul.


Iris Park Apartments

Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

1515 Selby Ave

1511 Grand Ave

1225 St Clair Avenue

2143-2149 Selby Ave

Groveland Terrace

Clemar Apartments
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1631 Charles Ave

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Pivot Apartments

Legacy Rose Flats

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

Fry Street Station

1757 Thomas Ave W

Carroll Court Apartments

1504 Grand Ave

409 Fairview Ave N

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1498 Iglehart Ave

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The Pitch Apartments

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St. Clair

Grandview Estates

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Grand Place Apartments | 1729

422 Pierce St

1605 Marshall Ave

1938 Roblyn Ave
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1910 Feronia Ave

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Sheraton Place Apartments

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Marshall Place

Harper

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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

Vintage on Selby

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Grand Place Apartments

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Prior Marshall Apartments

Portland Villas 1522
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Merriam Park Apartments

Montgomery Place

Skyline Tower

1693 Sherburne Ave

Fairview Flats

1810 Ashland Ave

1372 Selby Ave

Summit View

376 Cleveland Ave N

Marshall Studios
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Merriam Park, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merriam Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam Park Studio Apartments | $1,187 | $635 | $1,691 |
| Merriam Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,429 | $830 | $2,106 |
| Merriam Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $950 | $3,426 |
| Merriam Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $1,620 | $6,459 |
| Merriam Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,934 | $750 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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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 Cretin Court priced from $635. Iris Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Iris Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 2044 Grand Ave | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| Grand and Finn Apartments | Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 1515 Selby Ave | Unit 5 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 1511 Grand Ave | Middle Unit | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park, MN
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park area is the $1.13 price per square foot 1871 Carroll Ave Model at 1871 Carroll Ave, Unit 1871 Carroll Ave in the in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood starting from $2,480. The second greatest value Merriam Park apartment is the 1849 Saint Clair Ave Model at 1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex starting at $2,200 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 Carroll Ave, Unit 1871 Carroll Ave | 1871 Carroll Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex | 1849 Saint Clair Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Grand & Finn II | Now leasing for 2026-27 School Year!! | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| 1910 Feronia Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments | Luxury | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Grand and Finn Apartments | Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerriam Park, St. Paul, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merriam Park?
The cheapest apartment in Merriam Park is Cretin Court which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Merriam Park costs $2,565.
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 52 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 $430 which is $2,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriam Park.
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