
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $400 (85 Rentals)
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Charles Flats

Grand and Finn Apartments

474 Herschel St

483 W Lynnhurst Ave

1511 Grand Ave

Iris Park Apartments

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

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Sheraton Place Apartments

Carroll Court Apartments
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The Pitch Apartments

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Brimhall Apartments

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Groveland Terrace

Fry Street Station

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Harper

Skyline Tower

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1693 Sherburne Ave

1810 Ashland Ave

1372 Selby Ave.

Summit View

376 Cleveland Ave N

Marshall Studios

Charles Place

535 Asbury

400 Pierce St

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372 Cleveland Avenue North

1552 Edmund Ave

1716 Grand Ave

Regency Apartments

1598 Charles

1530 Sherburne Ave

1571 Sherburne Ave

1940 Iglehart Ave

John Snell Apartments

1225 St Clair Ave
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1846 Marshall Ave

1726 Ashland Avenue

1707 Thomas Ave

476 Herschel St.

451 Fairview Ave N

1756 Grand Ave

Gradient Apartments

Historic Grand Avenue Apartments

87 Prior Ave North

Autumn Manor Apartments
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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 | $1,178 | $640 | $1,589 |
| Merriam Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $789 | $2,047 |
| Merriam Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $950 | $2,421 |
| Merriam Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $1,620 | $3,206 |
| Merriam Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,061 | $850 | $3,980 |
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There are currently 85 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 1 Bed unit found at Cretin Court priced from $789. Charles Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Merriam Park apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 1511 Grand Ave | Middle Unit | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| John Snell Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| Iris Park Apartments | Studio Annex | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $947 |
| 451 Fairview Ave N | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| 1756 Grand Ave | Studio + Den | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park, MN
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park area is the $1.67 price per square foot 1546 Selby Ave Model at 1546 Selby Ave, Unit B in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Merriam Park apartment is the Two Bedroom - 1759 Model at Grand Place Apartments | 1788 starting at $1,481 with a $1.24 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1546 Selby Ave, Unit B | 1546 Selby Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 1788 | Two Bedroom - 1759 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Prior Marshall Apartments | TWO BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Cretin Court | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 1776 St. Clair Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 1369 Saint Clair Ave, Unit Upper | 1369 Saint Clair Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| John Snell Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Sheraton Place Apartments | 1 BR/1 BA Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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.
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $949.
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 $3,200.
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 26 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 $578 which is $2,622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriam Park.
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