Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Payne-Phalen Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (63 Rentals)

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property at 602 N Mendota St

$995 - $1,195

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

380 E Wheelock Pky ESt. 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 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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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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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

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812 E 7th St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 771 6th St E

$1,130

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$1,130

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771 6th St E

St. PaulMN55106
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765 Jessie St, Unit B, Unit B
$1,200
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$1,200

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765 Jessie St, Unit B, Unit B

765 Jessie StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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property at 1136 Edgerton St

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

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1136 Edgerton St

St. PaulMN55130

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property at 1254 Beech St

$1,350

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$1,350

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1254 Beech St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 283 Front Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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283 Front Ave

St. PaulMN55117
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Eastside 1256
$1,352 - $2,069
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$1,348 - $2,065
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Eastside 1256

1256 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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The Whitley
$1,369 - $4,046
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$1,289 - $3,966
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$80

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$1,369 - $4,046
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The Whitley

460 Wacouta StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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East Side Commons
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

East Side Commons

850 Bradley StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Cornerstone Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Estates

1205-1225 Westminster StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Phalen Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phalen Village

1540 Mississippi StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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1022 Arkwright St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1022 Arkwright St

1022 Arkwright StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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596 Hoyt Ave E
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

596 Hoyt Ave E

596 Hoyt Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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Parklawn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklawn

1270 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Maple Suites
Studio Apartments

Maple Suites

389 Maple StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1360 Payne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Payne Ave

1360 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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1562-1568 Sloan St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1562-1568 Sloan St

1562-1568 Sloan StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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224 Bates Ave
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224 Bates Ave

224 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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795 East 6th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

795 East 6th St

795 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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826 5th St E
1 Bedroom Apartments

826 5th St E

826 5th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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951 Desoto St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

951 Desoto St

951 Desoto StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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940 3rd St E
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

940 3rd St E

940 3rd St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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296 Bates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

296 Bates

296 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1025 York Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1025 York Ave

1025 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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283 Bates Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

283 Bates Ave

283 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Westminster Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Woods

1280 Westminster StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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1676 English St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1676 English St

1676 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Lake Phalen Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Phalen Place

1601 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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English Conway Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

English Conway Place

434-446 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Phalen Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phalen Senior Lofts

635 Phalen BlvdSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Payne-Phalen, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Payne-Phalen Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Payne-Phalen area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Gardens priced from $692. Parklawn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Payne-Phalen apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$692
ParklawnParklawn - 1286-...Studio,1BA$775
York Ave ApartmentsYork 1-Bd Portfolio Wide Jan 20261BR,1BA$895
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Renaissanse BoxStudioStudio,1BA$900
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$978
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990
English Conway Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,003
Goldenstar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payne-Phalen, MN

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Payne-Phalen area is the $1.09 price per square foot 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B in the in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Payne-Phalen apartment is the 441 York Ave Model at 441 York Ave, Unit 441 starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Payne-Phalen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
441 York Ave, Unit 441441 York Ave3BR,1BA$1.36
Idaho Ridge2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.24
697-705 Conway2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.50
Phalen ShoresOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.40
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Goldenstar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
English Conway Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
ParklawnParklawn - 1286-...Studio ,1BA$1.55

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Payne-Phalen, St. Paul, MN

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Payne-Phalen Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Payne-Phalen?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Payne-Phalen is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Payne-Phalen?

The cheapest apartment in Payne-Phalen is Parkway Gardens which is listed at $692, while the average apartment in Payne-Phalen costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Payne-Phalen?

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 Payne-Phalen 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 Payne-Phalen?

Cheap apartments in Payne-Phalen have an average cost of $848 which is $1,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Payne-Phalen.

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