Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Airy Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $500 (157 Rentals)

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The Historic Minnesota Building
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$649 - $1,437
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$649 - $1,437

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$649 - $1,437
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The Historic Minnesota Building

46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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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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Marquette on the Hill
$942 - $967
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$925 - $950
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$17

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$942 - $967
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Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Commerce Building Apartments
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$950 - $1,499
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$950 - $1,499

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$950 - $1,499
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Commerce Building Apartments

10 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Chestnut Arms
$950 - $1,025
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$950 - $1,025

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$950 - $1,025
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Wheelock Ridge Villa
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$960 - $1,430
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$945 - $1,415
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$15

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$960 - $1,430
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Wheelock Ridge Villa

380 E Wheelock Pky ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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Grand Place Apartments | 622
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$965 - $1,115
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$950 - $1,100
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$15

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$965 - $1,115
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Grand Place Apartments | 622

622 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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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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property at 602 N Mendota St

$995 - $1,495

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$995

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$995

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602 N Mendota St

St. PaulMN55106
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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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$4

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$1,003 - $1,678
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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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$4

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$1,003 - $1,604
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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870 Cook Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
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Grand and Dale Apartments
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$1,083 - $1,341
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$1,079 - $1,337
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$4

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$1,083 - $1,341
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Grand and Dale Apartments

628-636 Grand AveSt. Paul, MN 55105
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The Penfield
$1,092 - $3,579
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$1,074 - $3,561
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$18

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$1,092 - $3,579
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Pioneer Endicott
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$1,134 - $2,414
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$1,130 - $2,410
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$1,134 - $2,414
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Pioneer Endicott

141 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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property at 1068 N Woodbridge St

$1,149

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$1,149

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$1,149

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1068 N Woodbridge St

St. PaulMN55117
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Harbourline Apartments
$1,149 - $1,373
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$1,149 - $1,373

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$1,149 - $1,373
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Harbourline Apartments

115 Plato Blvd WSt. Paul, MN 55107
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property at 666 Sims Ave

$1,160

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$1,160

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$1,160

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666 Sims Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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Lowertown Lofts
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$1,169 - $4,749
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$1,165 - $4,745
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$1,169 - $4,749
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Lowertown Lofts

240 E 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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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 The Historic Minnesota Building priced from $649. 1360 Payne Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Mt Airy apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$649
1360 Payne AveStudioStudio,1BA$849
Princeton PlaceStudio 306 Sq FtStudio,1BA$850
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$850
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$879
1310 N Park St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
Renaissanse BoxStudioStudio,1BA$900
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$929
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Airy, MN

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Airy area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,706. The second greatest value Mt Airy apartment is the 585 Case Ave Model at 585 Case Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Downtown 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$1.13
585 Case Ave, Unit 1585 Case Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Rayette LoftsB1 - The Hepburn2BR,1BA$1.44
1131 Jessie St, Unit 11131 Jessie St3BR,1BA$1.23
27 Acker St W, Unit #127 Acker St W3BR,1BA$1.36
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
585 Case Ave, Unit 1585 Case Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
1221 Alameda St, Unit Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
795 East 6th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
1310 N Park St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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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 a cheap apartment in Mt Airy?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mt Airy is under $935.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Airy?

The cheapest apartment in Mt Airy is The Historic Minnesota Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Mt Airy costs $3,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Airy?

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 111 regular apartments in Mt Airy 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 Mt Airy?

Cheap apartments in Mt Airy have an average cost of $221 which is $2,879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mt Airy.

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