
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Payne-Phalen Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (58 Rentals)
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York Ave Apartments

1676 English St, Unit 203

Phalen View Apartments

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Sibley Court

Renaissance Box

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The Hollows

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Rolling Hills Apartments

556 Jenks Ave E, Unit 14

353 Lawson Ave E
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Eastside 1276

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Nova SP

Phalen Shores

812 E 7th St

556 Jenks Ave E, Unit 11

Lyon's Court Senior Apartments

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765 Jessie St, Unit B

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Wheelock Ridge Villa

702 Conway St

1136 Edgerton St
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1165 Minnehaha Ave E

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Eastside 1256

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The Whitley

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361 Bates Ave, Unit 3

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The Cambric Senior Apartments

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1113 Minnehaha Ave E, Unit 2

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1430 Case Ave, Unit Birmingham Apartments

East Side Commons

Cornerstone Estates

Phalen Village
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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

951 Desoto St
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296 Bates

1025 York Ave

Westminster Woods

Lake Phalen Place

English Conway Place

Phalen Senior Lofts

Hoyt Avenue Apartments

868-870 Westminster St

Park Vista
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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 | $1,196 | $990 | $1,695 |
| Payne-Phalen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $895 | $1,686 |
| Payne-Phalen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $1,175 | $2,495 |
| Payne-Phalen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $1,495 | $2,100 |
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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 |
| 795 East 6th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 296 Bates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $978 |
| Sibley Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Renaissance Box | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| English Conway Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,003 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payne-Phalen, MN
As of June 01, 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 Walnut Model at Balsam on Broadway starting at $1,720 with a $1.63 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 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 |
| Balsam on Broadway | Walnut | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 1430 Case Ave, Unit Birmingham Apartments | 1430 Case Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Euclid View Flats | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 296 Bates | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Phalen Shores | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Phalen View Apartments | 1BD 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Goldenstar | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Eastside 1276 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 224 Bates Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,903.
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 53 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 $798 which is $1,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Payne-Phalen.
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