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

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East Side Commons
Studio to 3 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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1022 Arkwright St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1022 Arkwright St

1022 Arkwright StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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596 Hoyt Ave E
1 Bedroom Apartments

596 Hoyt Ave E

596 Hoyt Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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Phalen Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Phalen Village

1540 Mississippi 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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Hoyt & Sloan
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hoyt & Sloan

1562-1568 Sloan StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Rolling Hills Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Apartments

1332 N Mississippi StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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296 Bates
1 Bedroom Apartments

296 Bates

296 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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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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Renaissanse Box
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissanse Box

200 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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951 Desoto St
2 Bedroom Apartments

951 Desoto St

951 Desoto StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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795 East 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

795 East 6th St

795 6th 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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224 Bates Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

224 Bates Ave

224 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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1360 Payne Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1360 Payne Ave

1360 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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Westminster Woods
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Woods

1280 Westminster StSt. Paul, MN 55130
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1676 English St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1676 English St

1676 English StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Eastside 1276
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside 1276

1276 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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The Hollows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollows

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

Lake Phalen Place

1601 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nova SPPayneStudio,1BA$850
296 Bates1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
795 East 6th StStudioStudio,1BA$925
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$950
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$952
1360 Payne Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$970
Sibley CourtStudioStudio,1BA$970
Phalen View Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$978
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$979
Westminster Woods2BR/1.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Westminster Woods2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Phalen View Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
ParklawnParklawn - 1270-...2BR,1BA$1.24
Rayette LoftsA1 - The Armstrong1BR,1BA$1.48
Lake Phalen PlaceRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Wheelock Ridge Villa1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Goldenstar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Lofts on Rose - 62+Thomas (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$1.57
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49

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

Ranked #69

Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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 $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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