
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Frogtown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (158 Rentals)
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265 Dayton Ave S

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Princeton Place

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501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Renaissanse Box

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West Frogtown, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Frogtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Frogtown Studio Apartments | $1,207 | $629 | $2,988 |
| West Frogtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $850 | $4,054 |
| West Frogtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,166 | $5,795 |
| West Frogtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $1,495 | $4,229 |
| West Frogtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $2,600 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 158 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Frogtown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available West Frogtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Frogtown area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at The Historic Minnesota Building priced from $629. 265 Dayton Ave S has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $786. Here are the most affordable West Frogtown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| 265 Dayton Ave S | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $786 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Ashland Apartments | 1 Window Remodeled | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| 309 Dayton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Princeton Place | Studio 306 Sq Ft | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 535 Asbury | Studio | Studio,1BA | $871 |
| 1310 N Park St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Frogtown, MN
As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Frogtown area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1020 Aurora Ave Model at 1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value West Frogtown apartment is the 3x1 Model at 972 Ashland Ave starting at $1,900 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Summit-University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Frogtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1020 Aurora Ave, Unit 1020 Aurora Ave | 1020 Aurora Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 972 Ashland Ave | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Victoria Apartments | 1 bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 27 Acker St W, Unit #1 | 27 Acker St W | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 320 Blair Ave, Unit unit 4 | 320 Blair Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Cottage Terrace | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| John Snell Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 1310 N Park St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Best Local Schools in West Frogtown, Saint Paul, MN
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Frogtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Frogtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Frogtown is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Frogtown?
The cheapest apartment in West Frogtown is The Historic Minnesota Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Frogtown costs $3,060.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Frogtown?
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 77 regular apartments in West Frogtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Frogtown?
Cheap apartments in West Frogtown have an average cost of $293 which is $2,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Frogtown.
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