Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit-University Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (61 Rentals)

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Chestnut Arms
$925 - $950
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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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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property at 241 Dayton Ave

$1,055

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$1,055

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$1,055

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241 Dayton Ave

St. PaulMN55102
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Irvine Exchange
$1,130 - $2,871
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$1,124 - $2,865
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Irvine Exchange

200 Exchange StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 116 Lexington Pkwy N

$1,146

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$1,146

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$1,146

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Lexington Pkwy N

St. PaulMN55104

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Alvera Apartments
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$1,210 - $2,340
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$860 - $1,990
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$350

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$1,210 - $2,340
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Alvera Apartments

337 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Nine at Lexington Station
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$1,235 - $3,012
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$1,150 - $2,927
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The Nine at Lexington Station

411-417 Lexington Pky NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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property at 702 Holly Ave

$1,249

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$1,249

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702 Holly Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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285 Aurora Ave, Unit Apt.1
$1,400
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$1,400

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285 Aurora Ave, Unit Apt.1

285 Aurora AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Oxbo Urban Rentals
$1,526 - $2,706
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$1,515 - $2,695
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Oxbo Urban Rentals

202 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Marshall Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Ave

256 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55102

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180 Lexington Pky N
1 to 2 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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Marquette on the Hill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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178 Summit Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

178 Summit Ave

178 Summit 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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610 Summit Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

610 Summit Apartments

610 Summit AveSt. 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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Chatsworth Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chatsworth Crossing

983 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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309 Dayton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Dayton

309 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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265 Dayton Ave S
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

265 Dayton Ave S

265 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Holly Falls
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Falls

562 Holly AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Stedman Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stedman Apartments

651 Portland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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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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St. Albans Park
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

St. Albans Park

665 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Laurel Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Apartments

1106 Laurel AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Virginia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Flats

219 Virginia StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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The Clubhouse
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clubhouse

614 Portland AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Yale Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Yale Apartments

77 Milton St NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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524 Dayton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

524 Dayton Ave

524 Dayton AveSt. 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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170 Summit Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Summit Ave

170 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Summit Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

250 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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BROWNstone Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BROWNstone Lofts

839 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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916 Ashland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Ashland Ave

916 Ashland AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Western U Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Western U Plaza

372 University AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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LorWest Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

LorWest Flats

369 Laurel AveSt. Paul, MN 55102

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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 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included priced from $895. Chestnut Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Summit-University apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Lexington HouseSmall 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Ashland ApartmentsLarge RemodeledStudio,1BA$975
265 Dayton Ave S0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$990
Grand Oak ApartmentsEStudio,1BA$995
Laurel Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,015
Virginia Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,018
The Clubhouse1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,030
University Dale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit-University, MN

As of July 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summit-University area is the $1.95 price per square foot Dayton - 2BR 2B Model at The Blair in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Summit-University apartment is the 285 Aurora Ave Model at 285 Aurora Ave, Unit Apt.1 starting at $1,400 with a $1.75 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$1.95
285 Aurora Ave, Unit Apt.1285 Aurora Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
BROWNstone Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Irvine Park Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
University Dale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Lexington HouseLarge corner 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Laurel Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
LorWest FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.99
Alvera Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.18
Virginia Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.10

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Summit-University, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #68

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Summit-University Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Summit-University?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Summit-University is at 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Summit-University Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Summit-University Apartment is $950 at Lexington House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Summit-University Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Summit-University is starting from $1,300 at University Dale Apartments.

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