Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Como Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (209 Rentals)

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Princeton Place
$850 - $1,350
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$800 - $1,300
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$50

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$850 - $1,350
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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property at 1675 Van Buren Ave

$890

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$890

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$890

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1675 Van Buren Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 474 Herschel St

$899

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$899

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$899

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104

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Chestnut Arms
$925 - $975
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$925 - $975

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$925 - $975
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 1163 7th St W

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1163 7th St W

St. PaulMN55102
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Marquette on the Hill
$992
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$975
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$17

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$992
Studio Apartments Available Jul 1

Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Amber Union
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$999 - $1,816
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$999 - $1,816

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Amber Union

1667 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55108
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California Drive
$1,032 - $1,101
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$996 - $1,065
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California Drive

1203 California DrSt. Paul, MN 55108
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Sheraton Place Apartments
$1,053 - $1,557
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$1,045 - $1,549
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$8

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$1,053 - $1,557
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Sheraton Place Apartments

565 Aldine StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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The Penfield
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$1,092 - $3,333
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$1,074 - $3,315
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$18

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$1,092 - $3,333
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Minnehaha Apartments
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$1,096 - $1,376
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$1,080 - $1,360
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Minnehaha Apartments

1625 Minnehaha AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Pivot Apartments
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$1,121 - $1,739
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$1,106 - $1,724
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Pivot Apartments

455 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 409 Fairview Ave N

$1,135

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$1,135

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$1,135

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

409 Fairview Ave N

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1068 N Woodbridge St

$1,149

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$1,149

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$1,149

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

1068 N Woodbridge St

St. PaulMN55117
property at 1498 Iglehart Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1498 Iglehart Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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The Fitz Flats
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$1,165
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$1,150
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$15

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$1,165
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The Fitz Flats

5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 812 Capitol Hts

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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812 Capitol Hts, Unit #1, Unit #1

812 Capitol Hts
St. PaulMN55103
property at 1566 N Woodbridge St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1566 N Woodbridge St

St. PaulMN55117

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South Como, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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 $825. Here are the most affordable South Como apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$825
Ashland Apartments1 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$830
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$850
Princeton PlaceStudio 306 Sq FtStudio,1BA$850
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$899
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Summit Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$927

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Como, MN

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Como area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + Den - B Model at St. Anthony Flats in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $1,846. The second greatest value South Como apartment is the 1221 Alameda St Model at 1221 Alameda St, Unit Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
St. Anthony Flats2 Bedroom + Den - B2BR,1BA$1.26
1221 Alameda St, Unit Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 21230 Hewitt Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Marion ApartmentsMarion Three2BR,1BA$1.37
Amber Union2x12BR,1BA$1.35
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Larpenteur Villa2bed2BR,1BA$1.27
Lexlawn Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.39
McCarron's ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
John Snell ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.30

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South Como, Saint Paul, MN

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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

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 $927.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Como?

The cheapest apartment in South Como is 1598 Charles which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in South Como costs $2,930.

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 47 regular apartments in South Como that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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