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

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property at 297 Maryland Ave W

$600

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297 Maryland Ave W

St. PaulMN55117
property at 474 Herschel St

$825

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$825

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$825

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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474 Herschel St

St. PaulMN55104
property at 562 Edmund Ave W

$910

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$910

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562 Edmund Ave W

St. PaulMN55103

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Chestnut Arms
$925 - $950
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$925 - $950

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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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$900 - $1,300
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$950 - $1,350
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Princeton Place

461 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Forest Place Apartments
$950 - $1,560
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$950 - $1,560

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$950 - $1,560
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 3

Forest Place Apartments

217 Nebraska Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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property at 1114 Rice St

$950

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$950

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1114 Rice St

St. PaulMN55117
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Dayton Apartments
$962 - $1,012
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$955 - $1,005
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$962 - $1,012
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Dayton Apartments

300 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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California Drive
$976
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$940
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California Drive

1203 California DrSt. Paul, MN 55108
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Como Dale Apartments
$995 - $1,250
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$995 - $1,250

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Como Dale Apartments

642 Front AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Amber Union
$999 - $1,419
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Amber Union

1667 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55108
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Sheraton Place Apartments
$1,007 - $1,557
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$999 - $1,549
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$1,007 - $1,557
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Sheraton Place Apartments

565 Aldine StSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 125 Como Ave

$1,049

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$1,049

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$1,049

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125 Como Ave

St. PaulMN55103
property at 1083 Chatsworth St N

$1,050 - $1,350

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$1,050

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$1,050

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1083 Chatsworth St N

St. PaulMN55103

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property at 1757 Thomas Ave W

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

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1757 Thomas Ave W

St. PaulMN55104
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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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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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The Penfield
$1,125 - $2,868
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$1,107 - $2,850
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The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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Pivot Apartments
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$1,127 - $2,886
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Pivot Apartments

455 Snelling AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 116 Lexington Pkwy N

$1,146

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$1,146

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$1,146

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116 Lexington Pkwy N

St. PaulMN55104
property at 812 Capitol Hts

$1,200

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$1,200

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812 Capitol Hts, Unit #1

812 Capitol Hts
St. PaulMN55103
property at 422 Pierce St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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422 Pierce St

St. PaulMN55104

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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 $875. 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$875
1515 Selby AveUnit 51BR,1BA$890
1310 N Park StLower Floor Unit1BR,1BA$895
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
476 Herschel St.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$899
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Como Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$939
LaBlanche ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 21230 Hewitt Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Marion ApartmentsMarion Three2BR,1BA$1.42
Amber Union2x12BR,1BA$1.35
Larpenteur Villa2bed2BR,1BA$1.27
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Hyacinth Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
McCarron's ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
1310 N Park StHW Floor Unit1BR,1BA$1.31
Como Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.31
535 AsburyStudioStudio ,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 $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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