Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Roosevelt Phalen Center Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $600 (59 Rentals)

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property at 661 Orange Ave E

$817

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$817

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661 Orange Ave E

St. PaulMN55106
property at 666 Sims Ave

$945 - $1,160

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$945

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$945

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666 Sims Ave

St. PaulMN55106
property at 1881 Mechanic Ave E

$950

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$950

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$950

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1881 Mechanic Ave E

St. PaulMN55106

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The Hollows
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$1,003 - $1,678
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$999 - $1,674
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The Hollows

520 Payne AveSt. Paul, MN 55130
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  • Low Income
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Eastside 1256
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$1,054 - $1,747
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$1,050 - $1,743
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$1,054 - $1,747
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Eastside 1256

1256 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Gateway Trail Apartments
$1,085 - $1,325
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$1,085 - $1,325

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$1,085 - $1,325
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Gateway Trail Apartments

2025 Ide StSt. Paul, MN 55109
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property at 726 Wilson Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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726 Wilson Ave

St. PaulMN55106
property at 977 Fremont Ave E

$1,100

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$1,100

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977 Fremont Ave E

St. PaulMN55106

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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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596 Hoyt Ave E
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

596 Hoyt Ave E

596 Hoyt Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55130
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Amberwood Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amberwood Place

1470 York AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Parklawn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parklawn

1270 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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Ridgewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

1871-1885 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
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1077 Van Dyke St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1077 Van Dyke St

1077 Van Dyke StSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Magnolia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

1846 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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Johnson Parkway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Johnson Parkway

1348 Ames AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

1244 Hazelwood StSt. 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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1419 Case Ave East
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1419 Case Ave East

1419 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Montana
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montana

1749 Montana Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55106
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938-940 East 3rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

938-940 East 3rd

940 3rd 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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Magnolia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia

1841 Magnolia Ave ESt. Paul, MN 55119
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Grand Magnolia
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Magnolia

1456 Magnolia Ave 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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7th Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7th Street Apartments

1439 7th St ESt. 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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1429 Case Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Case Ave

1424-1436 Case AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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296 Bates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

296 Bates

296 Bates AveSt. Paul, MN 55106
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Etna Woods Townhomes
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Etna Woods Townhomes

1216-1254 Clarence StSt. Paul, MN 55106
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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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Vailwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vailwood Apartments

1935 Wilson AveSt. Paul, MN 55119
Student Housing
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Hazelwood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hazelwood Apartments

478 N Hazel St NSt. Paul, MN 55119
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Roosevelt Phalen Center, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Roosevelt Phalen Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Roosevelt Phalen Center area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkway Gardens priced from $670. Edgbaston Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Roosevelt Phalen Center apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkway GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$670
Edgbaston MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Ames Lake Neighborhood1 Bedroom Rose Hill1BR,1BA$899
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1841-...1BR,1BA$935
Pine Tree Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940
795 East 6th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Regency Park0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$949
296 Bates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$958
Minnehaha ApartmentsOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$990
Eastside 12561 Bedroom 1 Bath (A4)1BR,1BA$1,054

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roosevelt Phalen Center, MN

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roosevelt Phalen Center 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 Roosevelt Phalen Center apartment is the 738 Magnolia Ave E Model at 738 Magnolia Ave E, Unit #1 starting at $1,375 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roosevelt Phalen Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
765 Jessie St, Unit B765 Jessie St2BR,1BA$1.09
738 Magnolia Ave E, Unit #1738 Magnolia Ave E2BR,1BA$1.38
795 East 6th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98
MaplewoodTwo Bedroom 215A2BR,1.5BA$1.28
The Cottages of Hillcrest 55+ Active Adult2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.48
Heritage EstatesTwo Bedroom Corner2BR,1BA$1.28
ParklawnParklawn - 1272-...2BR,1BA$1.19
Edgerton Manor1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Van Dyke ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
MagnoliaMagnolia - 1841-...1BR,1BA$1.44

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Minnesota including Roosevelt Phalen Center, Saint Paul, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roosevelt Phalen Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Roosevelt Phalen Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roosevelt Phalen Center is under $1,054.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roosevelt Phalen Center?

The cheapest apartment in Roosevelt Phalen Center is Parkway Gardens which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in Roosevelt Phalen Center costs $2,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roosevelt Phalen Center?

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 62 regular apartments in Roosevelt Phalen Center 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 Roosevelt Phalen Center?

Cheap apartments in Roosevelt Phalen Center have an average cost of $716 which is $1,579 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roosevelt Phalen Center.

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