
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Como Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (186 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Como area of Saint Paul.


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Ashland Apartments

Charles Flats

297 Maryland Ave W

474 Herschel St

400 Van Buren Ave, Unit 402 -1

400 Van Buren Ave, Unit 406-1

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

1310 N Park St

1631 Charles Ave
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625 Wheelock Pky W

562 Edmund Ave W

1163 7th St W

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Chestnut Arms

Como Terrace

LaBlanche Apartments

Forest Place Apartments

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Princeton Place

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California Drive

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Amber Union

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Larpenteur Villa

488 Wabasha St N

464 Maryland Ave W, Unit 7

78 10th St E, Unit 1907

981 St Albans St N, Unit 306

Legacy Rose Flats

Fry Street Station

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1757 Thomas Ave W

729 Virginia St

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University Dale Apartments

Sun Place

543 Como Ave, Unit 1

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The Penfield

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409 Fairview Ave N

The Pitch Apartments

1068 N Woodbridge St

1498 Iglehart Ave

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Pivot Apartments

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1088 Dayton Ave, Unit 4

Five 90 Park Apartments

1720 Ashland Ave, Unit 7

1021 Charles Ave, Unit 2

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The Burlington
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Como Studio Apartments | $1,232 | $765 | $1,691 |
| South Como 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $500 | $2,150 |
| South Como 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,766 | $1,095 | $3,426 |
| South Como 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $1,515 | $4,398 |
| South Como 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,724 | $1,816 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 186 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. 535 Asbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable South Como apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| 1310 N Park St | Lower Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Ashland Apartments | 2 Window Remodeled | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Summit Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $902 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| LaBlanche Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Como, MN
As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Como area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 1623 Selby Avenue in the in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Como apartment is the Marion Four Model at Marion Apartments starting at $1,339 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the North End 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1623 Selby Avenue | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Marion Apartments | Marion Four | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Amber Union | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Larpenteur Villa | 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| McCarron's Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Lexlawn Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Roseville Terrace | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1310 N Park St | HW Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $940.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Como?
The cheapest apartment in South Como is 1310 N Park St which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in South Como costs $2,995.
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 30 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 $240 which is $2,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Como.
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