Cheap Homes for Rent in the Merriam Park Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (6 Rentals)

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property at 396 Beacon Ave

$680

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

396 Beacon Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1504 Grand Ave

$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1504 Grand Ave

St. PaulMN55105

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property at 1306 Lafond Ave

$1,624

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1306 Lafond Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1696 Marshall Ave

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1696 Marshall Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park, MN

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam Park area is the $1.00 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 $2,200. The second greatest value Merriam Park apartment is the 4-Bedroom Model at Grand and Finn I & II starting at $850 with a $0.57 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$1.00
Grand and Finn I & II4-Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.57
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
Sheraton Place Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.45
535 AsburyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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Merriam Park, St. Paul, MN

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merriam Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Merriam Park?

There are currently 349 Apartments for Rent in Merriam Park, MN with pricing that ranges from $635 to $6,459. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merriam Park ranging from $680 to $2,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merriam Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merriam Park ranges from $680 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,936.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merriam Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merriam Park range from $1,620 to $6,459, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,624 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $875.

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