Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Como Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $433 (194 Rentals)

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property at 245 Front Ave
$500

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Total Monthly Price$500
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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245 Front Ave, Unit 2

245 Front Ave
St. PaulMN55117
property at 790 Dayton Ave
$759

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Base Rent$759

Total Monthly Price$759
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 2
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790 Dayton Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 474 Herschel St
$825

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Base Rent$825

Total Monthly Price$825
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 474 N Herschel St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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474 N Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 1114 Rice St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
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1114 Rice St

St. PaulMN55117

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property at 562 Edmund Ave W
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
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562 Edmund Ave W

St. PaulMN55103
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Chestnut Arms
$925 - $950

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Base Rent$925 - $950

Total Monthly Price$925 - $950
12 Month Lease Term
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Princeton Place
$950 - $1,350

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Base Rent$900 - $1,300
Required Monthly Fees$50

Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,350
1 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Forest Place Apartments
$950 - $1,625

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Base Rent$950 - $1,625

Total Monthly Price$950 - $1,625
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 24

Forest Place Apartments

217 Nebraska Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Dayton Apartments
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$962 - $1,012

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Base Rent$955 - $1,005
Required Monthly Fees$7

Total Monthly Price$962 - $1,012
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Dayton Apartments

300 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Como Dale Apartments
$995 - $1,250

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Base Rent$995 - $1,250

Total Monthly Price$995 - $1,250
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Como Dale Apartments

642 Front AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Amber Union
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$999 - $1,634

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Base Rent$999 - $1,634

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12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Amber Union

1667 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55108
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property at 468 N Herschel St
$999

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Base Rent$999

Total Monthly Price$999
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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468 N Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 937 University Ave W
$999

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Base Rent$999

Total Monthly Price$999
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937 University Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
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California Drive
$1,032 - $1,231

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Base Rent$996 - $1,195
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 5

California Drive

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

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Base Rent$1,045 - $1,549
Required Monthly Fees$8

Total Monthly Price$1,053 - $1,557
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sheraton Place Apartments

565 Aldine StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Minnehaha Apartments
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$1,066 - $1,341

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Base Rent$1,050 - $1,325
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Minnehaha Apartments

1625 Minnehaha AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 125 Como Ave
$1,095

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Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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125 Como Ave

St. PaulMN55103
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Fairview Flats
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$1,098 - $1,493

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Base Rent$1,075 - $1,470
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Fairview Flats

107-115 Fairview Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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McCarrons Village Apartments
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$1,121 - $1,466

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Base Rent$1,121 - $1,466

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McCarrons Village Apartments

99 California Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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The Penfield
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$1,138 - $2,574

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Base Rent$1,120 - $2,556
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The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Como Lake Estates
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$1,163 - $1,243

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Base Rent$1,159 - $1,239
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Como Lake Estates

805-811 Como AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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property at 1083 Chatsworth St N
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1083 Chatsworth St N

St. PaulMN55103

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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 2 Beds unit found at Twelve22 priced from $785. Charles Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable South Como apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twelve22Two Bedroom - 30%2BR,1BA$785
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
535 AsburyStudioStudio,1BA$875
Marquette on the HillStudio AStudio,1BA$892
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$899
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$899
Hyacinth ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Como, MN

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Como area is the $1.31 price per square foot 839 Aurora Ave Model at 839 Aurora Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value South Como apartment is the 1528 Iglehart AVe Model at 1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 3 starting at $1,799 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Macalester-Groveland 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.
839 Aurora Ave, Unit Unit 2839 Aurora Ave4BR,2BA$1.31
1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 31528 Iglehart AVe3BR,1BA$1.39
Como Terrace2BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Amber Union2x12BR,1BA$1.35
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
McCarron's ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Arlington PlaceRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
1530 Sherburne Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.38
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
535 AsburyStudioStudio ,1BA$1.30

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South Como, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #11

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 $925.

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 $1,481.

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 52 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 $368 which is $1,113 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Como.

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