Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thompson Oaks Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $895 (27 Rentals)

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Savor Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,364 - $3,230

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Base Rent$1,315 - $3,181
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Savor Apartments

1571 Robert St SSt. Paul, MN 55118
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The Winslow 62+ Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Winslow 62+ Apartments

1631 Marthaler LnSt. Paul, MN 55118
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property at 1049 Gorman Ave
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
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1049 Gorman Ave

St. PaulMN55118
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Oaks of West Saint Paul
$1,115 - $1,390

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Base Rent$1,100 - $1,375
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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Oaks of West Saint Paul

177 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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White Oaks Apartments
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$1,195 - $1,615

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Base Rent$1,195 - $1,615

Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $1,615
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

White Oaks Apartments

425 Arion St EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Colonial Terrace
Rent Specials
$1,203

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Base Rent$1,199
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Colonial Terrace

1266 Gorman AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Place
Rent Specials
$1,207 - $1,487

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Base Rent$1,199 - $1,479
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Charlton Place

110-120 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Park
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$1,253 - $1,587

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Base Rent$1,245 - $1,579
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Charlton Park

100 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Rooftop 252
$1,260 - $2,770

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Base Rent$1,260 - $2,770

Total Monthly Price$1,260 - $2,770
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rooftop 252

252 Marie Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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The Westlyn Apartments
$1,326 - $3,727

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Base Rent$1,245 - $3,646
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Westlyn Apartments

240 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Heatherwood Apartments
$1,340 - $1,660

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Base Rent$1,325 - $1,645
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Heatherwood Apartments

96 Emerson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Kaposia Valley Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,419 - $1,469

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Base Rent$1,400 - $1,450
Required Monthly Fees$19

Total Monthly Price$1,419 - $1,469
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Kaposia Valley Apartments

1905 Parkwood DrSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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The Ridge
$1,550 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550 - $1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $1,650
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Ridge

1380 Bidwell StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Hills Apartments
$1,600 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,550 - $1,750
Required Monthly Fees$50

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1

Emerson Hills Apartments

993 Robert St SWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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97 Orme Ave E
1 Bedroom Apartments

97 Orme Ave E

97 Orme Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Bromley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bromley Apartments

1820 Bromley AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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966-976 Robert St S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

966-976 Robert St S

966-976 Robert St SWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Apartments

153 Emerson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Bellows Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellows Court

1530 Bellows CtWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Riverwest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwest Apartments

1073-1075 Waterloo AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Hilltop at Signal Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop at Signal Hills

15 Butler Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Thompson Oaks, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thompson Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thompson Oaks area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Imperial Heights Apartments priced from $995. Emerson Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Thompson Oaks apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Imperial Heights ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$995
Emerson Apartments2 BR2BR, 1BA$1,185
White Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,195
Charlton ParkRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,253
Rooftop 252StudioStudio, 1BA$1,260
Oaks of West Saint PaulThe Meadow - Fully Renovated1BR, 1BA$1,290
Charlton PlaceRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,303
Savor ApartmentsAdventurous1BR, 1BA$1,364
Kaposia Valley Apartments2 Bedroom A2BR, 1BA$1,419
The Winslow 62+ ApartmentsA3-60H1BR, 1BA$1,428

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thompson Oaks, MN

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thompson Oaks area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at The Ridge in the Moreland neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Thompson Oaks apartment is the 2 Bedroom C Model at Kaposia Valley Apartments in the Nature View neighborhood starting at $1,469 with a $1.49 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thompson Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge2BR/2BA2BR, 2BA$1.32
Kaposia Valley Apartments2 Bedroom C2BR, 2BA$1.49
Charlton PlaceRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.49
Emerson Apartments2 BR2BR, 1BA$1.37
Charlton ParkRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.47
Oaks of West Saint PaulThe Meadow - Fully Renovated1BR, 1BA$1.64
The Winslow 62+ ApartmentsA3-60H1BR, 1BA$1.85
Heatherwood ApartmentsHW 1 BD / 1 BA1BR, 1BA$1.79
Hilltop at Signal HillsOne Bedroom - E (Wheelchair Accessible)1BR, 1BA$1.98
White Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.80

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Thompson Oaks, St. Paul, MN

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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thompson Oaks Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thompson Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Thompson Oaks is White Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Thompson Oaks costs $1,445.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thompson Oaks?

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 8 regular apartments in Thompson Oaks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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