Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit-University Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (45 Rentals)

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Western U Flats
$1,295 - $1,463
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Western U Flats

360 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55103
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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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178 Summit Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

178 Summit Ave

178 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102

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614 Portland Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

614 Portland Ave

614 Portland 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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Dayton Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dayton Apartments

300 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Marquette on the Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. 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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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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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 Laurel Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Laurel Flats

384 Laurel 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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BROWNstone Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BROWNstone Lofts

839 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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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 Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Hill Apartments

194 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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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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170 Summit Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Summit Ave

170 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Selby Wilkins
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Selby Wilkins

180 Milton St NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Lonnie Adkins Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lonnie Adkins Court

425 Saint Anthony AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Irvine Park Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Irvine Park Towers

291 7th St WSt. 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. 178 Summit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. 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
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$902
147 Virginia StreetStudioStudio,1BA$925
569 Portland ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
265 Dayton Ave S1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945
Lexington HouseSmall 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Virginia Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
Stedman Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$995
St. Albans Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit-University, MN

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Summit-University area is the $0.72 price per square foot 834 University Ave W Model at 834 University Ave W, Unit 2 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Summit-University apartment is the 640 Aurora Ave Model at 640 Aurora Ave, Unit Duplex Side by Side starting at $1,900 with a $1.09 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.
834 University Ave W, Unit 2834 University Ave W5BR,1BA$0.72
640 Aurora Ave, Unit Duplex Side by Side640 Aurora Ave3BR,1BA$1.09
269 Oxford StOxford Apts2BR,1BA$1.34
Western U Flats2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
BROWNstone Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33
Lexington HouseLarge corner 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Stedman Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
569 Portland ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.54

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

Ranked #79

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Summit-University?

The cheapest apartment in Summit-University is 265 Dayton Ave S which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Summit-University costs $2,675.

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 45 regular apartments in Summit-University 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 Summit-University?

Cheap apartments in Summit-University have an average cost of $446 which is $2,229 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Summit-University.

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