
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Frogtown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (136 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Frogtown area of Saint Paul.


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Commerce Building Apartments

Marshall Ave

Charles Flats

365-367 Smith Ave N

Ashland Apartments

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Princeton Place

1310 N Park St

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Kensington Hall Apartments
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1511 Grand Ave

LaBlanche Apartments

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Marquette on the Hill

1163 7th St W

Lexington House

Press House Apartments

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Grand Place Apartments | 622

Como Terrace

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Chestnut Arms

Virginia Apartments
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Hyacinth Apartments

Sibley Court

Forest Place Apartments

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St. Albans Park

The Clubhouse

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The Fitz Flats

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Alvera Apartments

Cottage Terrace
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Ashland Avenue Apartments

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Grand and Dale Apartments

Where Classic Character Meets City Living

St. Clair Court Apartments

The Pitch Apartments

L & O Apartments

995 St Albans St N

Five 90 Park Apartments

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The Penfield

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Minnehaha Apartments
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999 Grand Ave

793 Selby Ave

University Dale Apartments

Skyline Tower

Central Towers (Senior)

Marion Park

1693 Sherburne Ave

Arlington and Cottage Properties

265 Dayton Ave S

960 Goodrich Ave
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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 | $1,197 | $649 | $1,760 |
| West Frogtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $684 | $2,717 |
| West Frogtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $1,100 | $3,274 |
| West Frogtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $800 | $4,225 |
| West Frogtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,852 | $2,000 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 136 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 $649. Charles Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. 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 | $649 |
| Charles Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 594 Lawson Ave West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| 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 |
| 996 Van Buren | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| 995 Grand Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Frogtown, MN
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Frogtown area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3x1 Model at 972 Ashland Ave in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value West Frogtown apartment is the 1 bedroom Deluxe Model at Victoria Apartments starting at $1,549 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West 7th-Fort Road 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. |
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| 972 Ashland Ave | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Victoria Apartments | 1 bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| St. Clair | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 990 Grand Ave | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 990 Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 2 | 1230 Hewitt Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 1221 Alameda St, Unit Unit B | 1221 Alameda St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Fry Street Station | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 320 Blair Ave, Unit unit 4 | 320 Blair Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 1310 N Park St | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 1310 N Park St which is listed at $895, 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 85 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 $275 which is $2,785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Frogtown.
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