
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $400 (141 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Merriam Park area of St. Paul.


619-625 Snelling Ave N

Cretin Court

Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

Grand and Finn Apartments

1631 Charles Ave

1511 Grand Ave

Iris Park Apartments

Groveland Terrace
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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

1757 Thomas Ave W

Clemar Apartments

Linden & Loon

Carroll Court Apartments

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Brimhall Apartments

Legacy Rose Flats

Midline Apartments

Fry Street Station

1504 Grand Ave
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1940 Grand Ave, Unit 105, Unit 105

409 Fairview Ave N

The Pitch Apartments

1498 Iglehart Ave

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Pivot Apartments

Portland Villas 1522

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Liffey on Snelling

Harper

Grandview Estates

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St. Clair

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Sheraton Place Apartments

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Marshall Place

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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

Montgomery Place

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Grand Place Apartments

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Prior Marshall Apartments

Vintage on Selby

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The Quinn | Modern Apartments on Historic Grand Ave

1601 Charles Ave

2176 Dayton Ave

The Lucy Apartments | St. Paul

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1513 Blair Ave, Unit 1514 Blair Ave, Unit 1514 Blair Ave

The Highline

1754 Hague Ave

Marshall Lofts & Townhomes

2076 Dayton Ave

Skyline Tower
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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 | $1,202 | $640 | $1,768 |
| Merriam Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $500 | $1,899 |
| Merriam Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,753 | $950 | $3,431 |
| Merriam Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,636 | $1,620 | $4,527 |
| Merriam Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $750 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 141 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 | $875 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Iris Park Apartments | Studio Annex | Studio,1BA | $929 |
| Groveland Terrace | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 1985 | Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $963 |
| Clemar Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Carroll Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park, MN
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park area is the $0.58 price per square foot 4B/2B Model at Marshall at Finn in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Merriam Park apartment is the Luxury Model at Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments starting at $650 with a $0.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments | Luxury | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| Cretin Court | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| St. Clair Commons | 1504 | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Sheraton Place Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Morrow Apartments | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Groveland Terrace | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Carroll Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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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 $1,000.
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 $2,700.
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 43 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 $541 which is $2,159 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merriam Park.
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