Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South White Bear Lake Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $500 (6 Rentals)

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Manitou Ridge Apartments
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Manitou Ridge Apartments

3149 McKnight Rd NWhite Bear Lake, MN 55110
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South White Bear Lake, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South White Bear Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South White Bear Lake area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at White Bear Royal priced from $1,100. Boulders Senior Living Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable South White Bear Lake apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
White Bear Royal1x1 7601BR,1BA$1,100
Boulders Senior Living Apartments1BR B1BR,1BA$1,175
White Bear TerraceTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South White Bear Lake, MN

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the South White Bear Lake area is the $1.82 price per square foot 2/2 C Model at Lakewood Hills Apartments in the in the Ledgestone neighborhood starting from $1,965. The second greatest value South White Bear Lake apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Hoffman Place starting at $1,610 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Hoffmans Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South White Bear Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakewood Hills Apartments2/2 C2BR,2BA$1.82
Hoffman PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Cedrics Landing1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom + Den1BR,1.5BA$1.71
White Bear Royal2X1.5 10002BR,1.5BA$1.50
White Bear TerraceTwo Bedroom 21A2BR,1BA$1.26
White Bear Manor Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Bellaire EstatesRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
Birch ParkTwo Bedroom/One Bath Corner2BR,1BA$1.62
Cottages of White Bear Lake TownshipOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Boulders Senior Living Apartments1BR C1BR,1BA$1.79

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South White Bear Lake, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #56

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including St. Paul. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South White Bear Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South White Bear Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South White Bear Lake is under $1,370.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South White Bear Lake?

The cheapest apartment in South White Bear Lake is White Bear Royal which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in South White Bear Lake costs $2,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South White Bear Lake?

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 8 regular apartments in South White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake?

Cheap apartments in South White Bear Lake have an average cost of $237 which is $2,638 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South White Bear Lake.

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