Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Summit-University Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $990 (38 Rentals)

Ashland Avenue Apartments

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University Dale Apartments

The Nine at Lexington Station

972 Ashland Ave

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included
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Summit-University, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Summit-University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Summit-University Studio Apartments | $1,243 | $785 | $5,071 |
Summit-University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $990 | $3,637 |
Summit-University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $1,300 | $6,061 |
Summit-University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $1,800 | $3,470 |
Summit-University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $2,200 | $2,400 |
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Getting Around the Summit-University Neighborhood in St. Paul, MN
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summit-University Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Summit-University?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Summit-University is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summit-University?
The cheapest apartment in Summit-University is Lexington House which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Summit-University costs $2,965.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Summit-University?
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 117 regular apartments in Summit-University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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