Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Payne-Phalen Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (55 Rentals)
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Lyon's Court Senior Apartments

Sibley Court

Phalen View Apartments

English Conway Place

Lofts on Rose - 62+

Parkway Gardens

977 Fremont Ave E
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The Scenic

1594 English St, Unit 1S

707 Orange Ave E, Unit 2

The Cambric Senior Apartments
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Schurmeier Lofts

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973 Geranium Ave E

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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 |
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Payne-Phalen Studio Apartments | $1,332 | $850 | $2,572 |
Payne-Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,824 | $978 | $3,704 |
Payne-Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,050 | $5,305 |
Payne-Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $1,425 | $3,442 |
Payne-Phalen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,499 | $1,795 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Payne-Phalen Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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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 Studio unit found at Nova SP priced from $850. 296 Bates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Payne-Phalen apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nova SP | Payne | Studio,1BA | $850 |
296 Bates | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Sibley Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $952 |
1360 Payne Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
Sibley Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $970 |
Phalen View Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $979 |
Westminster Woods | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payne-Phalen, MN
As of June 02, 2025 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 2BR/1.0BA Model at Westminster Woods starting at $990 with a $1.18 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. |
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765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Westminster Woods | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Phalen View Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Parklawn | Parklawn - 1270-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Rayette Lofts | A1 - The Armstrong | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Lake Phalen Place | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Wheelock Ridge Villa | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Goldenstar | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Lofts on Rose - 62+ | Thomas (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePayne-Phalen, St. Paul, MN
Ranked #69
Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Payne-Phalen, St. Paul, MN
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Payne-Phalen?
The cheapest apartment in Payne-Phalen is 296 Bates which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Payne-Phalen costs $2,865.
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 37 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 $168 which is $2,697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Payne-Phalen.
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