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

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

147 Virginia Street

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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 |
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Summit-University Studio Apartments | $1,254 | $810 | $4,975 |
Summit-University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $990 | $3,637 |
Summit-University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $1,300 | $5,771 |
Summit-University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $1,800 | $3,475 |
Summit-University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $2,200 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Summit-University Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Marshall Ave | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $825 |
501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
309 Dayton Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $919 |
147 Virginia Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Lexington House | Small 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Sibley Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Grand Oak Apartments | E | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Alvera Apartments | al-S4A | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Blair | Dayton - 2BR 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Marshall Ave | 0B1B | Studio ,1BA | $1.03 |
170 Summit Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
St. Albans Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Pioneer Endicott | Studios | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.38 |
1065 Selby Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
Ashland Avenue Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Sibley Park | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
Lexington House | Small 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSummit-University, St. Paul, MN
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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 $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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