
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Payne-Phalen Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Payne-Phalen area of St. Paul.


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1022 Arkwright St N, Unit 6, Unit 6

York Ave Apartments

Renaissanse Box

Phalen View Apartments

Sibley Court

602 N Mendota St

731 York Ave, Unit 1

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Wheelock Ridge Villa

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The Hollows

870 Cook Ave E

Phalen Shores

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Nova SP

812 E 7th St

771 6th St E

Lyon's Court Senior Apartments

556 Jenks Ave E, Unit 11

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765 Jessie St, Unit B, Unit B

1136 Edgerton St
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1115 York Ave, Unit Apt 9

The Cambric Senior Apartments

1254 Beech St

283 Front Ave

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Eastside 1256

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The Whitley

962 6th St E, Unit 1

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441 York Ave, Unit 441, Unit 441

East Side Commons

Cornerstone Estates
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Phalen Village

1022 Arkwright St

596 Hoyt Ave E

Parklawn

Maple Suites

1360 Payne Ave

1562-1568 Sloan St

224 Bates Ave

795 East 6th St

826 5th St E
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951 Desoto St

940 3rd St E

296 Bates

1025 York Ave

283 Bates Ave

Westminster Woods

1676 English St

Lake Phalen Place

English Conway Place

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Payne-Phalen, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Payne-Phalen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payne-Phalen Studio Apartments | $1,168 | $900 | $1,695 |
| Payne-Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $895 | $1,727 |
| Payne-Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $1,000 | $2,316 |
| Payne-Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,495 | $2,069 |
| Payne-Phalen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Gardens | The Rose | 1BR,1BA | $692 |
| Parklawn | Parklawn - 1286-... | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| York Ave Apartments | York 1-Bd Portfolio Wide Jan 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Renaissanse Box | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 296 Bates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
| Sibley Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| English Conway Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,003 |
| Goldenstar | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 441 York Ave, Unit 441 | 441 York Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Idaho Ridge | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 697-705 Conway | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Phalen Shores | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 296 Bates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Goldenstar | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| English Conway Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Parklawn | Parklawn - 1286-... | Studio ,1BA | $1.55 |
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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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