Cheap Homes for Rent in Thomas-Dale Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $900 (11 Rentals)

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property at 761-763 Blair Ave

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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761-763 Blair Ave

St. PaulMN55104
property at 538 Charles Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

538 Charles Ave

St. PaulMN55103
property at 283 Front Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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283 Front Ave

St. PaulMN55117

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property at 644 Thomas Ave W

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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644 Thomas Ave W

St. PaulMN55104

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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 309 Dayton priced from $850. Summit Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $927. Here are the most affordable Thomas-Dale apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$850
Summit Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$927
Como Lake Estates1 Bedroom (ground lv)1BR,1BA$1,003
170 Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,048
524 Dayton Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,079

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thomas-Dale, MN

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thomas-Dale area is the $1.44 price per square foot 320 Blair Ave Model at 320 Blair Ave, Unit 4 in the in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Thomas-Dale apartment is the 933 University Ave W Model at 933 University Ave W starting at $1,295 with a $1.52 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.
320 Blair Ave, Unit 4320 Blair Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
933 University Ave W933 University Ave W2BR,1BA$1.52
759 Charles Ave, Unit 1759 Charles Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
1055 Cumberland St1055 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$1.93
BROWNstone Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Virginia Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
University Dale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
170 Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.52
Como Lake Estates1 Bedroom (ground lv)1BR,1BA$1.54
309 DaytonStudioStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas-Dale

What type of rentals are currently available in Thomas-Dale?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Thomas-Dale, MN with pricing that ranges from $846 to $4,085. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thomas-Dale ranging from $995 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Thomas-Dale?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Thomas-Dale ranges from $995 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,066.

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