Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Airy Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (199 Rentals)

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Princeton Place
$850 - $1,350
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$800 - $1,300
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$50

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$850 - $1,350
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Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Chestnut Arms
$925 - $975
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$925 - $975

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$925 - $975
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 1163 7th St W

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1163 7th St W

St. PaulMN55102

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Sibley Park
$990 - $1,490
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$990 - $1,490

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$990 - $1,490
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Sibley Park

211 7th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Marquette on the Hill
$992
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$975
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$17

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$992
Studio Apartments Available Jul 1

Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 602 N Mendota St

$995 - $1,195

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$995

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$995

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602 N Mendota St

St. PaulMN55106
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Wheelock Ridge Villa
$1,000 - $1,445
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$985 - $1,430
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$15

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$1,000 - $1,445
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Wheelock Ridge Villa

380 E Wheelock Pky ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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The Hollows
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$1,003 - $1,678
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$999 - $1,674
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The Hollows

520 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Rolling Hills Apartments
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$1,003 - $1,604
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$999 - $1,600
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Rolling Hills Apartments

1332 N Mississippi StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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The Fitz Flats
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$1,005 - $1,190
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$990 - $1,175
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$15

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$1,005 - $1,190
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The Fitz Flats

5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 870 Cook Ave E

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

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870 Cook Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
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The Penfield
$1,092 - $3,396
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$1,074 - $3,378
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$18

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$1,092 - $3,396
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The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Grand and Dale Apartments
$1,094 - $1,547
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$1,090 - $1,543
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Grand and Dale Apartments

628-636 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Nova SP
$1,100 - $1,724
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$1,095 - $1,719
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Nova SP

650 Aguirre StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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property at 812 E 7th St

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

812 E 7th St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 771 6th St E

$1,130

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$1,130

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$1,130

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

771 6th St E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1068 N Woodbridge St

$1,149

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$1,149

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$1,149

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

1068 N Woodbridge St

St. PaulMN55117

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Mt Airy, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Airy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Airy area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Crane Ordway Apartments priced from $610. The Historic Minnesota Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Mt Airy apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$610
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Ashland Apartments1 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$830
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$850
Princeton PlaceStudio 306 Sq FtStudio,1BA$850
York Ave ApartmentsYork 1-Bd Portfolio Wide Jan 20261BR,1BA$895
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Press House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Renaissanse BoxStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Airy, MN

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Airy area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Mt Airy apartment is the 2 Bedroom + Den - B Model at St. Anthony Flats starting at $1,846 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Airy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.04
St. Anthony Flats2 Bedroom + Den - B2BR,1BA$1.26
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
441 York Ave, Unit 441441 York Ave3BR,1BA$1.36
1221 Alameda St, Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
320 Blair Ave, Unit 4320 Blair Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Phalen Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Crane Ordway ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.07

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Minnesota and customized analysis for East Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Airy Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mt Airy?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mt Airy is at Crane Ordway Apartments listed at $610.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mt Airy Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mt Airy Apartment is $850 at The Historic Minnesota Building.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mt Airy Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mt Airy is starting from $1,206 at Lyon's Court Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mt Airy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mt Airy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sibley Court and starts from $1,800.

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