Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $400 (141 Rentals)

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property at 474 Herschel St

$825

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$825

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$825

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1631 Charles Ave

$899 - $999

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$899

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$899

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1631 Charles Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 1757 Thomas Ave W

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1757 Thomas Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
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Brimhall Apartments
$1,069 - $1,169
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$1,050 - $1,150
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 1504 Grand Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1504 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55105

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property at 409 Fairview Ave N

$1,135

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$1,135

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$1,135

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Available Jun 1

409 Fairview Ave N

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1498 Iglehart Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1498 Iglehart Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Pivot Apartments
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$1,163 - $1,678
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Pivot Apartments

455 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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St. Clair
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$1,330 - $1,520
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$1,330 - $1,520

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$1,330 - $1,520
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St. Clair

245 Snelling Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Sheraton Place Apartments
$1,333 - $1,557
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$1,325 - $1,549
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$1,333 - $1,557
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Sheraton Place Apartments

565 Aldine StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Marshall Place
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$1,378 - $1,468
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$1,360 - $1,450
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Marshall Place

1939 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Grand Place Apartments
$1,456
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$1,440
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Grand Place Apartments

1759 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 1754 Hague Ave

$2,095

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$2,095

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 5

1754 Hague Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Skyline Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Tower

1247 Saint Anthony AveSt. Paul, MN 55104

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cretin Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$875
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$899
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Iris Park ApartmentsStudio AnnexStudio,1BA$929
Groveland Terrace1 bedroom1BR,1BA$942
Grand Place Apartments | 1985Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$963
Clemar ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Carroll Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall at Finn4B/2B4BR,2BA$0.58
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
Cretin Court3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.69
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
St. Clair Commons | 1504Two Bedroom A2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Portland Avenue Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.44
Sheraton Place Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.57
Morrow ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Groveland Terrace1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Carroll Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merriam Park, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #41

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $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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