Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $400 (125 Rentals)

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property at 474 Herschel St

$825

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$825

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 1631 Charles Ave

$999

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1631 Charles Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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Pivot Apartments
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$1,066 - $2,886
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Pivot Apartments

455 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 1757 Thomas Ave W

$1,090

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$1,090

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$1,090

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1757 Thomas Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1504 Grand Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

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1504 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55105
property at 409 Fairview Ave N

$1,135

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$1,135

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$1,135

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409 Fairview Ave N

St. PaulMN55104
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Brimhall Apartments
$1,144
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$1,125
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 1498 Iglehart Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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1498 Iglehart Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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St. Clair
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$1,250 - $1,380
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$1,250 - $1,380

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$1,250 - $1,380
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St. Clair

245 Snelling Ave SSt. Paul, MN 55105
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property at 422 Pierce St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

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422 Pierce St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1938 Roblyn Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1938 Roblyn Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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Sheraton Place Apartments
$1,333 - $1,557
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$1,325 - $1,549
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$8

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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 - $1,481
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$1,440 - $1,465
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$1,456 - $1,481
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Grand Place Apartments

1759 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Prior Marshall Apartments
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$1,483 - $1,800
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$1,483 - $1,800

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$1,483 - $1,800
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Prior Marshall Apartments

1955 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Skyline Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Tower

1247 Saint Anthony AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1693 Sherburne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1693 Sherburne Ave

1693 Sherburne AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Fairview Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Flats

107-115 Fairview Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1810 Ashland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1810 Ashland Ave

1810 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1372 Selby Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1372 Selby Ave

1372 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Summit View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit View

1329 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Marshall Studios
Studio Apartments

Marshall Studios

2086 Marshall 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cretin CourtStudioStudio,1BA$635
Iris Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$720
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
2044 Grand Ave4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$850
Grand and Finn ApartmentsFour Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom4BR,2BA$850
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$875
1515 Selby AveUnit 51BR,1BA$890
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$899
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1871 Carroll Ave, Unit 1871 Carroll Ave1871 Carroll Ave4BR,1BA$1.13
1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex1849 Saint Clair Ave3BR,2BA$1.22
Grand & Finn IINow leasing for 2026-27 School Year!!4BR,2BA$0.64
Marshall at Finn4B/2B4BR,2BA$0.58
1910 Feronia Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.40
Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury ApartmentsLuxury4BR,2BA$0.65
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Portland Avenue Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.44
Grand and Finn ApartmentsFour Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.25
535 AsburyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merriam Park, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $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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