
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Como Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (162 Rentals)
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Ashland Apartments

Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

93 W Sycamore St, Unit Front

1515 Selby Ave

1310 N Park St

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

562 Edmund Ave W

Hyacinth Apartments
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Chestnut Arms

Como Terrace

LaBlanche Apartments

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Princeton Place

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Forest Place Apartments

972 Ashland Ave

1114 Rice St

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Dayton Apartments

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California Drive

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Como Dale Apartments
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Amber Union

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Sheraton Place Apartments

Marydale Lakeview Apartments

464 Maryland Ave W, Unit 7

Legacy Rose Flats

125 Como Ave

1083 Chatsworth St N

Larpenteur Villa

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Sun Place
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1757 Thomas Ave W

981 St Albans St N, Unit 306

Five 90 Park Apartments

Fry Street Station

Carroll Court Apartments

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Minnehaha Apartments

Como by the Lake Senior Apartments

University Dale Apartments

543 Como Ave, Unit 1

1402 Thomas Ave W, Unit lower
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McCarrons Village Apartments

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The Penfield

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Pivot Apartments

116 Lexington Pkwy N

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Liffey on Snelling

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1088 Dayton Ave, Unit 3

812 Capitol Hts, Unit #1

Marion Apartments

422 Pierce St

981 St Albans St N, Unit 107
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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 | $1,227 | $780 | $1,704 |
| South Como 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $890 | $2,095 |
| South Como 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $1,049 | $3,404 |
| South Como 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $1,500 | $6,459 |
| South Como 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,860 | $2,250 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 162 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 |
| 1515 Selby Ave | Unit 5 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| 1310 N Park St | Lower Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 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 |
| Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Como Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| LaBlanche Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $940 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Como, MN
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Como area is the $1.40 price per square foot 1230 Hewitt Ave Model at 1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value South Como apartment is the Marion Three Model at Marion Apartments starting at $1,390 with a $1.42 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. |
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| 1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 2 | 1230 Hewitt Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Marion Apartments | Marion Three | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Amber Union | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Larpenteur Villa | 2bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Hyacinth Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| McCarron's Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 1310 N Park St | HW Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Como Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 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 1515 Selby Ave which is listed at $890, 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 38 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 $274 which is $2,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Como.
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