Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Summit-University Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (63 Rentals)

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Chestnut Arms
$925 - $975
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$925 - $975

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$925 - $975
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 1163 7th St W

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1163 7th St W

St. PaulMN55102
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Marquette on the Hill
$992
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$975
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$992
Studio Apartments Available Jul 1

Marquette on the Hill

204-208 Western Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Irvine Exchange
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$1,266 - $2,347
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$1,260 - $2,341
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Irvine Exchange

200 Exchange StSt. Paul, MN 55102
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933 University Ave W
$1,295
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$1,295

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933 University Ave W

933 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Oxbo Urban Rentals
$1,306 - $2,857
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$1,295 - $2,846
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Oxbo Urban Rentals

202 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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property at 604 Holly Ave

$1,445

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$1,445

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$1,445

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

604 Holly Ave

St. PaulMN55102

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property at 380 Ramsey St

$1,495 - $1,725

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$1,495

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380 Ramsey St

St. PaulMN55102
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256 Marshall Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

256 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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309 Dayton
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

309 Dayton

309 Dayton AveSt. 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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Dayton Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dayton Apartments

300 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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Summit Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Hill Apartments

194 Summit 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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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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Lexington House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington House

35 Lexington Pkwy SSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Chatsworth Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chatsworth Crossing

983 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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The Clubhouse
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Clubhouse

614 Portland AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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LorWest Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

LorWest Flats

369 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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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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170 Summit Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Summit Ave

170 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
property at 1088 Dayton Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 15

1088 Dayton Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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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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610 Summit Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

610 Summit Apartments

610 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Virginia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Flats

219 Virginia StSt. 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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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 Ashland Apartments priced from $830. 309 Dayton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Summit-University apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashland Apartments1 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$830
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$850
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Summit Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$927
Grand Oak ApartmentsEStudio,1BA$995
Alvera Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,015
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,048
University Dale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
610 Summit ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Summit-University, MN

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Summit-University area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + Den - B Model at St. Anthony Flats in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $1,846. The second greatest value Summit-University apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Alvera Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.79 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.
St. Anthony Flats2 Bedroom + Den - B2BR,1BA$1.26
Alvera Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.79
588 Selby Ave, Unit 588 Selby #2588 Selby Ave2BR,1BA$1.72
BROWNstone Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Irvine Park Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.80
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Virginia Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
610 Summit ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.58
University Dale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
309 DaytonStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

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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 Ashland Apartments listed at $830.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Summit-University Apartment is $1,048 at 170 Summit Ave.

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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