Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thomas-Dale Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (43 Rentals)

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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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744 Simon Ave
Studio Apartments

744 Simon Ave

744 Simon AveSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Dayton Apartments
Studio Apartments

Dayton Apartments

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

Marquette on the Hill

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

178 Summit Ave

178 Summit AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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984 Van Buren Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

984 Van Buren Ave

984 Van Buren AveSt. Paul, MN 55104

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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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Como Dale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Como Dale Apartments

642 Front AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Marshall Mansion
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Mansion

565 Marshall AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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265 Dayton Ave S
1 Bedroom Apartments

265 Dayton Ave S

265 Dayton AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Chatsworth Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chatsworth Crossing

983 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Mirage Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mirage Commons

175 Charles AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Western U Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Western U Plaza

372 University AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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Como Lake Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Como Lake Estates

805-811 Como AveSt. Paul, MN 55103
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BROWNstone Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

BROWNstone Lofts

839 University Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Virginia Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Virginia Flats

219 Virginia StSt. 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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Summit Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place

250 Selby AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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170 Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

170 Summit Ave

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

Selby Wilkins

180 Milton St NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thomas-Dale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thomas-Dale area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Marshall Ave priced from $785. 178 Summit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Thomas-Dale apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marshall Ave0B1BStudio,1BA$785
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$919
147 Virginia StreetStudioStudio,1BA$925
Sibley ParkStudioStudio,1BA$950
Como Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$969
The Nine at Lexington StationMinnehaha - 60% AMIStudio,1BA$1,055
Como Lake Estates1 Bedroom (ground lv)1BR,1BA$1,059
Wilder SquareOne Bedroom Tax Credit1BR,1BA$1,077
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (60)1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thomas-Dale, MN

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thomas-Dale area is the $1.00 price per square foot 235 Fuller Ave Model at 235 Fuller Ave, Unit 237 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Thomas-Dale apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Pioneer Endicott starting at $1,849 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thomas-Dale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
235 Fuller Ave, Unit 237235 Fuller Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Pioneer Endicott2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.73
Balsam on BroadwayWalnut2BR,2BA$1.71
713 Thomas Ave, Unit #1713 Thomas Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
422 Lawson Ave W, Unit 2422 Lawson Ave W2BR,1BA$1.66
Marshall Ave0B1BStudio ,1BA$0.98
Como Lake Estates2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Como Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.49
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN

Ranked #82

Among neighborhoods in St. Paul, MN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thomas-Dale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Thomas-Dale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thomas-Dale is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thomas-Dale?

The cheapest apartment in Thomas-Dale is Como Terrace which is listed at $969, while the average apartment in Thomas-Dale costs $2,374.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thomas-Dale?

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 136 regular apartments in Thomas-Dale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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