
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Snelling Hamline Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (223 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Snelling Hamline area of Saint Paul.


Charles Flats

1171-1173 Raymond Ave

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1269 7th St W

946 Randolph Ave

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

474 Herschel St

Kensington Hall Apartments

1511 Grand Ave
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796 Stewart Ave

Iris Park Apartments

2026 Brewster St

2026 Brewster St

Lincoln Court Apartments

Nordic Court

Lexington House

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1173 7th St W, Unit 2

483 W Lynnhurst Ave

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1860 Carroll Ave, Unit 1

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

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1186 Grand Ave

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Sheraton Place Apartments

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Brimhall Apartments

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Groveland Terrace

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Liffey on Snelling

Fry Street Station

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University Dale Apartments

1880 Grand Ave

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Platform Apartments

1161 St Clair Ave

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Marshall Place

MODA on Raymond

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The Nine at Lexington Station

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Snelling Hamline, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Snelling Hamline?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snelling Hamline Studio Apartments | $1,219 | $640 | $1,700 |
| Snelling Hamline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $789 | $2,595 |
| Snelling Hamline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $950 | $2,655 |
| Snelling Hamline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $1,567 | $4,556 |
| Snelling Hamline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $850 | $3,980 |
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Cheapest Available Snelling Hamline Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Snelling Hamline area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Cretin Court priced from $789. Charles Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Snelling Hamline apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $819 |
| 1269 7th St W | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Kensington Hall Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 1511 Grand Ave | Middle Unit | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| John Snell Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
| 796 Stewart Ave | Coliving Suite 798 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Snelling Hamline, MN
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Snelling Hamline area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1849 Saint Clair Ave Model at 1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Snelling Hamline apartment is the 1020 Aurora Ave Model at 1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Snelling Hamline apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 Saint Clair Ave, Unit St Thomas MacGrove Duplex | 1849 Saint Clair Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave | 1020 Aurora Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Victoria Apartments | 1 bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 1788 | Two Bedroom - 1759 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.24 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 796 Stewart Ave | Coliving Suite 798 | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Carleton Artist Lofts | C Building 2BR LE | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| John Snell Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Snelling Hamline Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Snelling Hamline?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Snelling Hamline is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Snelling Hamline?
The cheapest apartment in Snelling Hamline is Cretin Court which is listed at $789, while the average apartment in Snelling Hamline costs $2,675.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Snelling Hamline?
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 91 regular apartments in Snelling Hamline 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 Snelling Hamline?
Cheap apartments in Snelling Hamline have an average cost of $523 which is $2,152 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Snelling Hamline.
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