
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Como Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $433 (194 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Como area of Saint Paul.


625-625 Snelling Ave N

245 Front Ave, Unit 2

Twelve22

790 Dayton Ave

Charles Flats

474 Herschel St

474 N Herschel St

1114 Rice St

1515 Selby Ave
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562 Edmund Ave W

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

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Chestnut Arms

972 Ashland Ave

275 Maryland Ave W

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Princeton Place

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Forest Place Apartments

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Dayton Apartments

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Ashland Apartments

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Como Dale Apartments
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Amber Union

468 N Herschel St

937 University Ave W

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LaBlanche Apartments

464 Maryland Ave W, Unit 7

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California Drive

568 N Farrington St, Unit 4

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Sheraton Place Apartments

Como Terrace
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Minnehaha Apartments

Sun Place

1605 Marshall Ave

125 Como Ave

Carroll Court Apartments

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Fairview Flats

University Dale Apartments

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1019 Virginia St, Unit 1021 Virginia St.

1402 Thomas Ave W, Unit lower

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McCarrons Village Apartments
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The Penfield

The Pitch Apartments

Legacy Rose Flats

568 Farrington St, Unit 4

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Como Lake Estates

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Liffey on Snelling

Five 90 Park Apartments

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Pivot Apartments

1720 Ashland Ave, Unit 12

1083 Chatsworth St N
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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 | $1,221 | $759 | $1,876 |
| South Como 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,407 | $500 | $2,350 |
| South Como 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $785 | $3,320 |
| South Como 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $1,319 | $6,459 |
| South Como 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $1,836 | $3,200 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve22 | Two Bedroom - 30% | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Marquette on the Hill | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $892 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 476 Herschel St. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 309 Dayton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Hyacinth Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 839 Aurora Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 839 Aurora Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 1528 Iglehart AVe, Unit 3 | 1528 Iglehart AVe | 3BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Como Terrace | 2BR/1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Amber Union | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| McCarron's Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Arlington Place | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1530 Sherburne Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.30 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South Como, Saint Paul, MN
Como Park Elementary School
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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 $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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