
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Snelling Hamline Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (305 Rentals)
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Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

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1269 7th St W

946 Randolph Ave

1515 Selby Ave

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

1631 Charles Ave

1511 Grand Ave

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1225 St Clair Avenue

562 Edmund Ave W

Iris Park Apartments

2026 Brewster St

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Nordic Court

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1564 Randolph Ave, Unit 101

Clemar Apartments

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Como Dale Apartments

2143-2149 Selby Ave

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Cambridge Court

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St. Clair Court Apartments

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Pivot Apartments

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Legacy Rose Flats

L & O Apartments

981 St Albans St N, Unit 306

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

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Grand and Dale Apartments

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1757 Thomas Ave W

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Carroll Court Apartments

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543 Como Ave, Unit 1

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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 | $1,226 | $640 | $1,808 |
| Snelling Hamline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $789 | $2,645 |
| Snelling Hamline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $950 | $3,426 |
| Snelling Hamline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,515 | $4,398 |
| Snelling Hamline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $750 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 305 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Snelling Hamline Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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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 |
| 995 Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Grand and Finn Apartments | Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| 2044 Grand Ave | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| 1269 7th St W | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 1515 Selby Ave | Unit 5 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Snelling Hamline, MN
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Snelling Hamline area is the $1.20 price per square foot 941 W 7th St Model at 941 W 7th St, Unit 941 in the in the West 7th-Fort Road neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Snelling Hamline apartment is the Now leasing for 2026-27 School Year!! Model at Grand & Finn II starting at $850 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 941 W 7th St, Unit 941 | 941 W 7th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Grand & Finn II | Now leasing for 2026-27 School Year!! | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Park Crossing Apartments | 2 bedroom apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 88 Cleveland Avenue | 3-BED, 1-BATH | 3BR,1BA | $0.63 |
| Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments | Luxury | 4BR,2BA | $0.65 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| L & O Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Grand and Finn Apartments | Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms, Rented by the Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio ,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 $899.
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 $2,350.
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 83 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 $488 which is $1,862 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Snelling Hamline.
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