Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit-University Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $800 (56 Rentals)

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180 Lexington Pky N
1 Bedroom Apartments

180 Lexington Pky N

180 Lexington Pky NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Summit Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Hill Apartments

194 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Dayton Apartments
Studio Apartments

Dayton Apartments

300 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Marquette on the Hill
Studio Apartments

Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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178 Summit Ave
Studio Apartments

178 Summit Ave

178 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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309 Dayton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Dayton Ave

309 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Lor-West Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lor-West Flats

136 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Laurel Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Laurel Flats

388 Laurel AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Marshall Mansion
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Mansion

565 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Laurel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Apartments

1106 Laurel AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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265 Dayton Ave S
1 Bedroom Apartments

265 Dayton Ave S

265 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Chatsworth Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chatsworth Crossing

983 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Yale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Yale Apartments

77 Milton St NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Holly Falls
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Falls

562 Holly AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Laurel Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Laurel Flats

384 Laurel AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Western U Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Western U Plaza

372 University AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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BROWNstone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

BROWNstone Lofts

839 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Virginia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Flats

219 Virginia StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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340 Marshall Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

340 Marshall Ave

340 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Summit Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

250 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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170 Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Summit Ave

170 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102

Summit-University, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Summit-University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Summit-University area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Marshall Ave priced from $825. 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Summit-University apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marshall Ave0B1BStudio,1BA$825
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$919
147 Virginia StreetStudioStudio,1BA$925
Lexington HouseSmall 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$950
Grand Oak ApartmentsEStudio,1BA$995
Alvera Apartmentsal-S4AStudio,1BA$995
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit-University, MN

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summit-University area is the $1.96 price per square foot Dayton - 2BR 2B Model at The Blair in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,065. The second greatest value Summit-University apartment is the 0B1B Model at Marshall Ave starting at $825 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Summit-University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BlairDayton - 2BR 2B2BR,2BA$1.96
Marshall Ave0B1BStudio ,1BA$1.03
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
St. Albans Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Pioneer EndicottStudiosStudio ,1BA$1.79
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38
1065 Selby ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.62
Ashland Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
Sibley ParkStudioStudio ,1BA$1.84
Lexington HouseSmall 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Summit-University, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #68

Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,000.

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 $2,970.

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 131 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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