Cheap Homes for Rent in Payne-Phalen Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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property at 969 Lawson Ave E

$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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969 Lawson Ave E

St. PaulMN55106

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property at 491 Wheelock Pkwy E

$1,695

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$1,695

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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491 Wheelock Pkwy E

St. PaulMN55130
property at 936 Westminster St

$1,375

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$1,375

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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936 Westminster St

St. PaulMN55130
property at 685 Burr St N

$1,450

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$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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685 Burr St N

St. PaulMN55130
property at 1051 Arkwright St N

$1,495

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$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1051 Arkwright St N

St. PaulMN55130

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$692
ParklawnParklawn - 1286-...Studio,1BA$775
York Ave ApartmentsYork 1-Bd Portfolio Wide Jan 20261BR,1BA$895

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
Balsam on BroadwayWalnut2BR,2BA$1.63
1430 Case Ave, Unit Birmingham Apartments1430 Case Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
Euclid View FlatsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Phalen ShoresOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
Phalen View Apartments1BD 1BA1BR,1BA$1.40
Goldenstar1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Eastside 12761 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
224 Bates Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63

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Payne-Phalen, St. Paul, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Payne-Phalen

What type of rentals are currently available in Payne-Phalen?

There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Payne-Phalen, MN with pricing that ranges from $895 to $2,495. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Payne-Phalen ranging from $1,150 to $2,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Payne-Phalen?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Payne-Phalen ranges from $1,150 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $2,240.

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