
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Como Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (114 Rentals)
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Ashland Apartments

Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Hyacinth Apartments

Princeton Place

Larpenteur Villa

1598 Charles

147 Virginia Street
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LaBlanche Apartments

Como Terrace

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382 Wheeler St N, Unit #2

813 N Capitol Heights

1237 Albemarle St

1310 N Park St

California Drive

1631 Charles Ave

Amber Union

St. Albans Park
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Cottage Terrace

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Five 90 Park Apartments

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The Fitz Flats

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Arbor Pointe Apartments

1221 Galtier St

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Pivot Apartments
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Minnehaha Apartments

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McCarrons Village Apartments

Wilder Square

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The Burlington

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The Penfield

729 Virginia St

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South Como, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Como?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Como Studio Apartments | $1,188 | $725 | $1,749 |
South Como 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $900 | $2,218 |
South Como 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $989 | $3,480 |
South Como 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $1,550 | $2,999 |
South Como 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $1,800 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 114 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Como Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available South Como Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Como area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Charles Flats priced from $795. 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable South Como apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
1530 Sherburne Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Larpenteur Villa | 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
309 Dayton Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $902 |
996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
147 Virginia Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
451 Fairview Ave N | Studio | Studio,1BA | $930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Como, MN
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Como 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 South Como apartment is the 2B2B Model at McCarrons Pond starting at $1,675 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the South Como neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Como apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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834 University Ave W, Unit 2 | 834 University Ave W | 5BR,1BA | $0.72 |
McCarrons Pond | 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
1221 Alameda St, Unit Unit B | 1221 Alameda St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
269 Oxford St | Oxford Apts | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Larpenteur Villa | 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
1530 Sherburne Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Lexlawn Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
382 Wheeler St N, Unit #2 | 382 Wheeler St N | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Como, Saint Paul, MN
Ranked #11
Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Como, Saint Paul, MN
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Minnesota including South Como, Saint Paul, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the South Como Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN
Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Como Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Como?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Como is under $930.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Como?
The cheapest apartment in South Como is 1530 Sherburne Ave which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in South Como costs $3,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Como?
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 71 regular apartments in South Como 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 South Como?
Cheap apartments in South Como have an average cost of $252 which is $3,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Como.
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