Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $400 (75 Rentals)
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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 |
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Merriam Park Studio Apartments | $1,067 | $640 | $1,341 |
Merriam Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $789 | $6,108 |
Merriam Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,121 | $785 | $10,000+ |
Merriam Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $1,349 | $3,195 |
Merriam Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $795 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 75 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
1693 Sherburne Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Twelve22 | Two Bedroom - 30% | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Iris Park Apartments | Studio Annex | Studio,1BA | $849 |
1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
1511 Grand Ave | Middle Unit | Studio,1BA | $900 |
1225 St Clair Ave | Middle | Studio,1BA | $925 |
John Snell Apartments | A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Luxe | 6BED | 6BR,3BA | $0.48 |
1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 4 | 1528 Iglehart AVe | 3BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Marshall at Finn | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $0.68 |
449 Wheeler St N, Unit B | 449 Wheeler St N | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Fry Street Station | 3 bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.42 |
1610 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1610 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Newly Renovated & in the Heart of the Twin... | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
John Snell Apartments | A | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.32 |
535 Asbury | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.18 |
1693 Sherburne Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 $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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