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

147 Virginia Street

Lexington House

Stedman Apartments

St. Albans Park

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Ashland Avenue Apartments

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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 | $1,203 | $725 | $1,739 |
Summit-University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $995 | $2,071 |
Summit-University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,275 | $3,480 |
Summit-University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $1,800 | $4,201 |
Summit-University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $2,565 | $2,565 |
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There are currently 45 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
309 Dayton Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $902 |
147 Virginia Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
569 Portland Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $925 |
265 Dayton Ave S | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Lexington House | Small 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Virginia Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Stedman Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
St. Albans Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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834 University Ave W, Unit 2 | 834 University Ave W | 5BR,1BA | $0.72 |
640 Aurora Ave, Unit Duplex Side by Side | 640 Aurora Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
269 Oxford St | Oxford Apts | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Western U Flats | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
BROWNstone Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
170 Summit Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
Lexington House | Large corner 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Stedman Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
569 Portland Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSummit-University, St. Paul, MN
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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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