
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Snelling Hamline Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (294 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Snelling Hamline area of Saint Paul.


Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments

Iris Park Apartments

Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

1515 Selby Ave

946 Randolph Ave

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

1511 Grand Ave

Kensington Hall Apartments
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562 Edmund Ave W

2143-2149 Selby Ave

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Groveland Terrace

Lincoln Court Apartments

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Little Mod

Nordic Court

Lexington House

972 Ashland Ave
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Como Dale Apartments

Cambridge Court

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871 St Clair Ave

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1757 Thomas Ave W

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Legacy Rose Flats

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Alden Park Apartments

St. Clair Court Apartments

L & O Apartments

981 St Albans St N, Unit 306

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Grand Place Apartments | 1985

1605 Marshall Ave

Fry Street Station

Carroll Court Apartments
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1504 Grand Ave

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Minnehaha Apartments

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University Dale Apartments

705 Snelling Ave S, Unit B2

1402 Thomas Ave W, Unit lower

1585 W Highland Pkwy

MODA on Raymond

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Pivot Apartments

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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 | $1,224 | $635 | $1,863 |
| Snelling Hamline 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,501 | $830 | $10,000+ |
| Snelling Hamline 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $950 | $3,303 |
| Snelling Hamline 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $1,530 | $6,459 |
| Snelling Hamline 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,567 | $875 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 294 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 Studio unit found at Cretin Court priced from $635. Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Snelling Hamline apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cretin Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $635 |
| Marshall Suites Furnished Luxury Apartments | Luxury | 4BR,2BA | $650 |
| Iris Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Grand and Finn I & II | 4-Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $850 |
| 893-895 Fry St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Snelling Hamline, MN
As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Snelling Hamline area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1871 Carroll Ave Model at 1871 Carroll Ave, Unit 1871 Carroll Ave in the in the Lexington-Hamline neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Snelling Hamline apartment is the 4-Bedroom Model at Grand and Finn I & II starting at $850 with a $0.57 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 Carroll Ave, Unit 1871 Carroll Ave | 1871 Carroll Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Grand and Finn I & II | 4-Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.57 |
| 157 Lexington Pky S, Unit 157 | 157 Lexington Pky S | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Grand & Finn II | Now leasing for 2026-27 School Year!! | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
| Marshall at Finn | 4B/2B | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| 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 |
| Como Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 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 $830, while the average apartment in Snelling Hamline costs $1,489.
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 81 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 $467 which is $1,022 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Snelling Hamline.
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