
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Frogtown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (243 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Frogtown area of Saint Paul.


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The Historic Minnesota Building

Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments

Ashland Apartments

265 Dayton Ave S

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1182 Thomas Ave W, Unit Upper, Unit Upper

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Princeton Place

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Lincoln Court Apartments

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1022 Arkwright St N, Unit 6, Unit 6
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531 S Stryker Ave

Renaissanse Box

George & Stevens Apartments

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Chestnut Arms

Como Terrace

LaBlanche Apartments

Press House Apartments

1163 7th St W

West Side Flats

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Grand Place Apartments | 622
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523 Jackson St, Unit Unit 201

Hyacinth Apartments

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Sibley Park

Sibley Court

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Marquette on the Hill

1310 N Park St

Linwood Apartments

1186 Grand Ave, Unit 11

Marydale Lakeview Apartments

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The Hollows
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Rolling Hills Apartments

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The Fitz Flats

Alvera Apartments

Victoria Apartments

Cottage Terrace

Ashland Avenue Apartments

St. Clair Court Apartments

554 Bellows St

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The Penfield

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Grand and Dale Apartments
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L & O Apartments

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Commerce Building Apartments

University Dale Apartments

Lyon's Court Senior Apartments

Cherokee Heights

Mears Park Place

Kellogg Square

The Cosmopolitan

1068 N Woodbridge St

543 Como Ave, Unit 1
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South Frogtown, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Frogtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Frogtown Studio Apartments | $1,194 | $610 | $2,373 |
| South Frogtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $799 | $3,351 |
| South Frogtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,075 | $5,044 |
| South Frogtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $1,500 | $4,353 |
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Cheapest Available South Frogtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Frogtown area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Crane Ordway Apartments priced from $610. The Historic Minnesota Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable South Frogtown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Ordway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $610 |
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| Ashland Apartments | 1 Window Remodeled | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| 309 Dayton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Princeton Place | Studio 306 Sq Ft | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Lincoln Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Press House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Renaissanse Box | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Frogtown, MN
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Frogtown area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value South Frogtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom + Den - B Model at St. Anthony Flats starting at $1,846 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Frogtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| St. Anthony Flats | 2 Bedroom + Den - B | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 765 Jessie St, Unit B | 765 Jessie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| 441 York Ave, Unit 441 | 441 York Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1221 Alameda St, Unit B | 1221 Alameda St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 2 | 1230 Hewitt Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| L & O Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1182 Thomas Ave W, Unit Upper | 1182 Thomas Ave W | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Crane Ordway Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.07 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including South Frogtown, Saint Paul, and the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Frogtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Frogtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Frogtown is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Frogtown?
The cheapest apartment in South Frogtown is The Historic Minnesota Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in South Frogtown costs $2,516.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Frogtown?
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 100 regular apartments in South Frogtown 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 Frogtown?
Cheap apartments in South Frogtown have an average cost of $231 which is $2,285 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Frogtown.
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