Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Payne-Phalen Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (26 Rentals)

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property at 313 Hoyt Ave E

313 Hoyt Ave E

St. PaulMN55130
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666 Sims 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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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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Hoyt & Sloan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hoyt & Sloan

1562-1568 Sloan StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Renaissanse Box
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissanse Box

200 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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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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938-940 East 3rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

938-940 East 3rd

940 3rd St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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York Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

York Ave

1074 York 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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795 East 6th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

795 East 6th St

795 6th St ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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224 Bates Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

224 Bates Ave

224 Bates AveSt. 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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1360 Payne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Payne Ave

1360 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130

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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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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 795 East 6th St priced from $949. 296 Bates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $958. Here are the most affordable Payne-Phalen apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
795 East 6th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$958
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990
Rolling Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,003
Goldenstar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Hoyt Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,027
Eastside 12761 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,079
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$1,081
Nova SPPayneStudio,1BA$1,095
English Conway PlaceRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,103

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payne-Phalen, MN

As of November 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Payne-Phalen area is the $0.90 price per square foot 585 Case Ave Model at 585 Case Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Payne-Phalen apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Lyon's Court Senior Apartments starting at $1,149 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
585 Case Ave, Unit 1585 Case Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Euclid View FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
738 Magnolia Ave E, Unit #1738 Magnolia Ave E2BR,1BA$1.38
795 East 6th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
697-705 Conway2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Lake Phalen PlaceRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Hoyt Avenue ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Goldenstar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Payne-Phalen, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #83

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Payne-Phalen Neighborhood in St. Paul, MN

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $1,103.

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

The cheapest apartment in Payne-Phalen is 795 East 6th St which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Payne-Phalen costs $2,295.

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 33 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 $845 which is $1,450 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Payne-Phalen.

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