Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Payne-Phalen Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $615 (85 Rentals)

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property at 783 6th St E

$899 - $1,499

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$899

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$899

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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783 6th St E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 761-761 Jessie St

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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761-761 Jessie St

St. PaulMN55130
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Sibley Court
$990 - $1,800
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$990 - $1,800

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Sibley Court

484 Temperance StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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property at 602 N Mendota St

$995

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$995

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$995

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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602 N Mendota St

St. PaulMN55106
property at 726 Wilson Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

726 Wilson Ave

St. PaulMN55106

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property at 904-906 Burr St N

$999

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$999

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$999

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904-906 Burr St N

St. PaulMN55130
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Nova SP
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$1,000 - $1,724
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$995 - $1,719
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Nova SP

650 Aguirre StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Rolling Hills Apartments
$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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Wheelock Ridge Villa
$1,010 - $1,220
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$995 - $1,205
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$15

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$1,010 - $1,220
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

Wheelock Ridge Villa

380 E Wheelock Pky ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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property at 353 Lawson Ave E

$1,085

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$1,085

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$1,085

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

353 Lawson Ave E

St. PaulMN55130
property at 1127 Ross Ave E

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1127 Ross Ave E

St. PaulMN55106

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property at 644 Sherwood Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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644 Sherwood Ave

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1036 Jessie St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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1036 Jessie St

St. PaulMN55130
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English Conway Place
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$1,103 - $1,253
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$1,099 - $1,249
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English Conway Place

434-446 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 217-219 Bates Ave

$1,109

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$1,109

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$1,109

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217-219 Bates Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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The Whitley
$1,145 - $4,104
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$1,145 - $4,104

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The Whitley

460 Wacouta StSt. Paul, MN 55101
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765 Jessie St, Unit B
$1,200
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$1,200

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$1,200
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765 Jessie St, Unit B

765 Jessie StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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The Schurmeier Lofts
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$1,235 - $2,250
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$1,235 - $2,250

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The Schurmeier Lofts

328-330 9th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Eastside 1256
$1,254 - $2,069
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$1,250 - $2,065
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Eastside 1256

1256 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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property at 223 Bates Ave

$1,299

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$1,299

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$1,299

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223 Bates Ave

St. PaulMN55106
property at 678 Jessamine Ave E

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 20

678 Jessamine Ave E, Unit Apt 1

678 Jessamine Ave E
St. PaulMN55106
property at 1040 Jessie St

$1,345 - $1,595

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$1,345

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$1,345

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Available Sep 1

1040 Jessie St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 921 Hudson Rd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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921 Hudson Rd

St. PaulMN55106

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468 Beaumont St, Unit 4
$1,400
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$1,400

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$1,400
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468 Beaumont St, Unit 4

468 Beaumont StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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property at 891 Rose Ave E

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 21

891 Rose Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 880 Wilson Ave

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

880 Wilson Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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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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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 - 1270-...Studio,1BA$775
Phalen Senior Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$777
296 Bates0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$890
826 5th St E1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom - HOME1BR,1BA$945
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$978
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990
Nova SPYorkStudio,1BA$1,000
Lake Phalen Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,003

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payne-Phalen, MN

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Payne-Phalen area is the $1.16 price per square foot 681 Lawson Ave E Model at 681 Lawson Ave E, Unit 1 in the in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood starting from $1,273. The second greatest value Payne-Phalen apartment is the 765 Jessie St Model at 765 Jessie St, Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 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.
681 Lawson Ave E, Unit 1681 Lawson Ave E1BR,1BA$1.16
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
298 Lawson Ave E, Unit #3298 Lawson Ave E2BR,1BA$1.40
Phalen Senior Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.78
1133 Beech St, Unit 11133 Beech St2BR,1BA$1.28
283-289 Bates Avenue3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.39
Lake Phalen Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
658 Greenbrier St1 Bedroom with Beautiful Wood Floors Right Next...1BR,1BA$1.54
Phalen ShoresOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.40

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Payne-Phalen, 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 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 $1,003.

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 $1,254.

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 57 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 $607 which is $647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Payne-Phalen.

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