
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Snelling Hamline Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (218 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Snelling Hamline area of Saint Paul.


Lincoln Court Apartments

1631 Charles Ave

Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

Exeter Place

1111 W Minnehaha Ave

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Kensington Hall Apartments

614 Portland Ave
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483 W Lynnhurst Ave

Iris Park Apartments

The Cromwell

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The Burlington

Lexington House

Nordic Court

Como Terrace

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382 Wheeler St N, Unit #2

1083 Chatsworth St N

Linwood Apartments
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Grand and Dale Apartments

1912 University Ave W

Cambridge Court

Marydale Lakeview Apartments

Ashland Avenue Apartments

L & O Apartments

The Pitch Apartments

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Pivot Apartments
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St. Clair Court Apartments

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Brimhall Apartments

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Groveland Terrace

Wilder Square

Carroll Court Apartments

422 Pierce St

University Dale Apartments

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1547 Wynne Ave

Victoria Apartments

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Glendale Flats

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The Nine at Lexington Station

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Liffey on Snelling

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Grand Place Apartments | 1788

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Randolph Apartments | 1172

761 Englewood Ave

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Minnehaha Apartments

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656 Cleveland Ave S, Unit 4
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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 | $1,203 | $640 | $1,695 |
| Snelling Hamline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $700 | $2,053 |
| Snelling Hamline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,796 | $930 | $4,042 |
| Snelling Hamline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,405 | $1,620 | $3,300 |
| Snelling Hamline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,824 | $1,895 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 218 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 Lincoln Court Apartments priced from $700. Cretin Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $789. Here are the most affordable Snelling Hamline apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Court Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Cretin Court | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 995 Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $898 |
| 1530 Sherburne Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Kensington Hall Apartments | efficiency | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| 996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
| 984 Van Buren Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $913 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Snelling Hamline, MN
As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Snelling Hamline area is the $0.72 price per square foot 834 University Ave W Model at 834 University Ave W, Unit 2 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Snelling Hamline apartment is the 1055 7th St W Model at 1055 7th St W, Unit Modern 2 bed 1 bath den starting at $1,880 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the West 7th-Fort Road 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 834 University Ave W, Unit 2 | 834 University Ave W | 5BR,1BA | $0.72 |
| 1055 7th St W, Unit Modern 2 bed 1 bath den | 1055 7th St W | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Victoria Apartments | 1 bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 990 Grand Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 269 Oxford St | Oxford Apts | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Marshall at Finn | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| 1530 Sherburne Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 382 Wheeler St N, Unit #2 | 382 Wheeler St N | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 984 Van Buren Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Snelling Hamline Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $913.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Snelling Hamline?
The cheapest apartment in Snelling Hamline is Lincoln Court Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Snelling Hamline costs $3,600.
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 107 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 $429 which is $3,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Snelling Hamline.
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