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

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property at 474 Herschel St

474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104

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property at 813 N Capitol Heights

813 N Capitol Heights

St. PaulMN55103
property at 1237 Albemarle St

1237 Albemarle St

St. PaulMN55117
property at 1310 N Park St

1310 N Park St

St. PaulMN55117
property at 1631 Charles Ave

1631 Charles Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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The Fitz Flats
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$1,034 - $1,109
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$1,025 - $1,100
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$9

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$1,034 - $1,109
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The Fitz Flats

5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Arbor Pointe Apartments
$1,049 - $1,398
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$1,049 - $1,398

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$1,049 - $1,398
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Pointe Apartments

635 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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property at 1221 Galtier St

1221 Galtier St

St. PaulMN55117

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Minnehaha Apartments
$1,061 - $1,146
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$1,050 - $1,135
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$11

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$1,061 - $1,146
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Minnehaha Apartments

1625 Minnehaha AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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The Burlington
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$1,083 - $1,867
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$1,081 - $1,865
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$2

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$1,083 - $1,867
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Burlington

1180-1180 Cushing CirSt. Paul, MN 55108
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The Penfield
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$1,092 - $2,966
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$1,074 - $2,948
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$18

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$1,092 - $2,966
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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property at 729 Virginia St

729 Virginia St

St. PaulMN55103

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Skyline Tower
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Skyline Tower

1247 Saint Anthony AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Central Towers (Senior)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Towers (Senior)

20 Exchange St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Marion Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marion Park

1547 Marion StSt. Paul, MN 55117
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1693 Sherburne Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1693 Sherburne Ave

1693 Sherburne AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1810 Ashland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1810 Ashland Ave

1810 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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535 Asbury
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

535 Asbury

535 Asbury StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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893-895 Fry St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

893-895 Fry St

893 Fry StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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1372 Selby Ave.
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1372 Selby Ave.

1372 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
1530 Sherburne Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Larpenteur Villa1bed1BR,1BA$900
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$900
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$902
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
147 Virginia StreetStudioStudio,1BA$925
451 Fairview Ave NStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
834 University Ave W, Unit 2834 University Ave W5BR,1BA$0.72
McCarrons Pond2B2B2BR,2BA$1.34
1221 Alameda St, Unit Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
269 Oxford StOxford Apts2BR,1BA$1.34
Larpenteur Villa2bed2BR,1BA$1.23
1530 Sherburne Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Lexlawn Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.32
382 Wheeler St N, Unit #2382 Wheeler St N1BR,1BA$1.29
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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!

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

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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