Cheap Homes for Rent in Thomas-Dale Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $800 (11 Rentals)

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property at 761-763 Blair Ave

$895

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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761-763 Blair Ave

St. PaulMN55104

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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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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 Summit Hill Apartments priced from $902. The Cathedral Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Thomas-Dale apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summit Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$902
The Cathedral Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$990
Como Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$999
Van Buren Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,009
University Dale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thomas-Dale, MN

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thomas-Dale area is the $1.22 price per square foot 404 Dayton Ave Model at 404 Dayton Ave, Unit Dayton 1 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Thomas-Dale apartment is the B2 Model at The Hill starting at $2,435 with a $2.32 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.
404 Dayton Ave, Unit Dayton 1404 Dayton Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
The HillB22BR,2BA$2.32
320 Blair Ave, Unit unit 4320 Blair Ave2BR,1BA$1.44
422 Lawson Ave W, Unit 2422 Lawson Ave W2BR,1BA$1.66
Blair PlaceRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.64
BROWNstone Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Como Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.40
University Dale ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Van Buren Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Summit Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.00

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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 $875 to $3,995. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thomas-Dale ranging from $895 to $3,100.

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 $895 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,754.

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