
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thomas-Dale Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $700 (49 Rentals)
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1114 Rice St

562 Edmund Ave W

Como Terrace

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Como Dale Apartments

125 Como Ave

1083 Chatsworth St N

981 St Albans St N, Unit 306
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285 Aurora Ave, Unit Apt. 1

981 St Albans St N, Unit 107

645 Charles Ave, Unit 1

49 Cook Ave W, Unit 2

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320 Blair Ave, Unit 4

Virginia Apartments

The Hill
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587 Charles Ave

415 Thomas Ave

Marshall Ave

744 Simon Ave

Marquette on the Hill

Pierce Butler

178 Summit Ave

Summit Hill Apartments

Marshall Mansion
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Chatsworth Crossing

Frogtown Crossroads

309 Dayton

265 Dayton Ave S

St. Albans Park

984 Van Buren Ave

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Virginia Flats

Mirage Commons
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524 Dayton Ave

454 Sherburne Ave

340 Marshall Ave

Summit Place

170 Summit Ave

BROWNstone Lofts

Western U Plaza

Selby Wilkins

Como Lake Estates
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Lonnie Adkins Court

Cathedral Hill Apartments

Dayton Ave Villas

644 Thomas Ave W
Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thomas-Dale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas-Dale Studio Apartments | $1,274 | $850 | $1,573 |
| Thomas-Dale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $900 | $1,958 |
| Thomas-Dale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,049 | $3,320 |
| Thomas-Dale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,500 | $3,286 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Thomas-Dale Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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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 $750. Como Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $939. Here are the most affordable Thomas-Dale apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Ave | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Como Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| 265 Dayton Ave S | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| 984 Van Buren Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Virginia Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
| University Dale Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| BROWNstone Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Five 90 Park Apartments | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,189 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thomas-Dale, MN
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thomas-Dale area is the $1.95 price per square foot Dayton - 2BR 2B Model at The Blair in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Thomas-Dale apartment is the 79 Cook Ave W Model at 79 Cook Ave W, Unit 79 Cook Ave starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thomas-Dale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blair | Dayton - 2BR 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.95 |
| 79 Cook Ave W, Unit 79 Cook Ave | 79 Cook Ave W | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 285 Aurora Ave, Unit Apt. 1 | 285 Aurora Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 320 Blair Ave, Unit 4 | 320 Blair Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| BROWNstone Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Como Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| University Dale Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 984 Van Buren Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Virginia Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Marshall Ave | 0B1B | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thomas-Dale Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thomas-Dale?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thomas-Dale is at Marshall Ave listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thomas-Dale Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thomas-Dale Apartment is $939 at Como Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thomas-Dale Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thomas-Dale is starting from $1,300 at University Dale Apartments.
What is the most affordable Thomas-Dale Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Thomas-Dale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Hill and starts from $3,286.
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