Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Payne-Phalen Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $500 (57 Rentals)

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property at 728 Rose Ave E

$880

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$880

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728 Rose Ave E, Unit 3

728 Rose Ave E
St. PaulMN55106
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Sibley Court
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$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 - $1,295

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$995

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$995

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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602 N Mendota St

St. PaulMN55106

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Wheelock Ridge Villa
$1,000 - $1,480
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$985 - $1,465
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$15

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$1,000 - $1,480
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1

Wheelock Ridge Villa

380 E Wheelock Pky ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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Rolling Hills Apartments
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$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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English Conway Place
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$1,003 - $1,253
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$999 - $1,249
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English Conway Place

434-446 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Nova SP
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$1,095 - $1,724
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$1,090 - $1,719
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Nova SP

650 Aguirre StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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property at 935 Sims Ave

$1,150

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935 Sims Ave

St. PaulMN55106
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Eastside 1256
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$1,154 - $2,069
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$1,150 - $2,065
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Eastside 1256

1256 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Eastside 1276
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$1,179 - $1,554
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$1,175 - $1,550
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Eastside 1276

1276 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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The Whitley
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$1,199 - $4,193
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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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property at 660 5th St E

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

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660 5th St E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 977 Fremont Ave E

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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977 Fremont Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
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441 York Ave, Unit 441 1
$1,300
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$1,300

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441 York Ave, Unit 441 1

441 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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property at 973 Geranium Ave E

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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973 Geranium Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
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Westminster Woods
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Woods

1280 Westminster StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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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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Parklawn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklawn

1270 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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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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Maple Suites
Studio Apartments

Maple Suites

389 Maple StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1562-1568 Sloan St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1562-1568 Sloan St

1562-1568 Sloan StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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296 Bates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

296 Bates

296 Bates AveSt. 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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951 Desoto St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

951 Desoto St

951 Desoto StSt. Paul, MN 55130

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940 3rd St E
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

940 3rd St E

940 3rd St ESt. 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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1676 English St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1676 English St

1676 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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The Hollows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollows

520 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Lake Phalen Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Phalen Place

1601 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Phalen Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Phalen Senior Lofts

635 Phalen BlvdSt. Paul, MN 55130
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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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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 $750. 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$750
York Ave ApartmentsYork 1-Bd Portfolio Wide Jan 20261BR,1BA$895
826 5th St E1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
296 Bates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom - HOME1BR,1BA$941
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$978
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$990
Renaissance BoxStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
English Conway Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,003

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payne-Phalen, MN

As of July 16, 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 298 Lawson Ave E Model at 298 Lawson Ave E, Unit #3 starting at $1,600 with a $1.50 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.
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
298 Lawson Ave E, Unit #3298 Lawson Ave E2BR,1BA$1.50
738 Wilson Ave738 Wilson Ave3BR,1BA$1.48
Idaho Ridge2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Phalen Senior Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.01
441 York Ave, Unit 441 Unit 1441 York Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
283-289 Bates Avenue3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.40
Lake Phalen Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Payne-Phalen Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Payne-Phalen?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Payne-Phalen is at Parklawn listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Payne-Phalen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Payne-Phalen Apartment is $692 at Parkway Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Payne-Phalen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Payne-Phalen is starting from $975 at Parklawn.

What is the most affordable Payne-Phalen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Payne-Phalen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 283-289 Bates Avenue and starts from $1,261.

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