Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Frogtown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN from $400 (167 Rentals)

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property at 283 W Harrison Ave

283 W Harrison Ave

St. PaulMN55102

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property at 813 N Capitol Heights

813 N Capitol Heights

St. PaulMN55103
property at 1237 Albemarle St

1237 Albemarle St

St. PaulMN55117

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The Historic Minnesota Building
Rent Specials
$995 - $1,327
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$995 - $1,327

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$995 - $1,327
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Historic Minnesota Building

46 4th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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  • Low Income
property at 1631 Charles Ave

1631 Charles Ave

St. PaulMN55104
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The Fitz Flats
Rent Specials
$1,034 - $1,109
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$1,025 - $1,100
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$9

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$1,034 - $1,109
Studio Apartments Available Now

The Fitz Flats

5 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Arbor Pointe Apartments
$1,049 - $1,398
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$1,049 - $1,398

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$1,049 - $1,398
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Pointe Apartments

635 Maryland Ave WSt. Paul, MN 55117
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Minnehaha Apartments
$1,061 - $1,146
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$1,050 - $1,135
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$11

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$1,061 - $1,146
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Minnehaha Apartments

1625 Minnehaha AveSt. Paul, MN 55104
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Brimhall Apartments
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$1,064 - $1,139
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$1,050 - $1,125
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$14

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$1,064 - $1,139
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Brimhall Apartments

241 Brimhall StSt. Paul, MN 55105
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Liffey on Snelling
$1,081 - $1,970
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$1,081 - $1,970

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$1,081 - $1,970
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Liffey on Snelling

304 Snelling Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55104
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The Burlington
Rent Specials
$1,083 - $1,924
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$1,081 - $1,922
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$2

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$1,083 - $1,924
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The Burlington

1180-1180 Cushing CirSt. Paul, MN 55108
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The Penfield
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$1,092 - $2,966
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$1,074 - $2,948
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$18

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$1,092 - $2,966
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Penfield

101 E 10th St ESt. Paul, MN 55101
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property at 729 Virginia St

729 Virginia St

St. PaulMN55103

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West Frogtown, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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 Charles Flats priced from $795. 1598 Charles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable West Frogtown apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charles FlatsStudioStudio,1BA$795
1598 Charles1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles1BR,1BA$850
Hyacinth ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
995 Grand AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
Kensington Hall ApartmentsefficiencyStudio,1BA$900
1511 Grand AveMiddle UnitStudio,1BA$900
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$902
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Frogtown, MN

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Frogtown area is the $0.72 price per square foot 834 University Ave W Model at 834 University Ave W, Unit 2 in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value West Frogtown apartment is the 640 Aurora Ave Model at 640 Aurora Ave, Unit Duplex Side by Side starting at $1,900 with a $1.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
834 University Ave W, Unit 2834 University Ave W5BR,1BA$0.72
640 Aurora Ave, Unit Duplex Side by Side640 Aurora Ave3BR,1BA$1.09
Victoria Apartments1 bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.29
Lyon's Court Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
1221 Alameda St, Unit B1221 Alameda St1BR,1BA$1.20
269 Oxford StOxford Apts2BR,1BA$1.34
Fry Street Station2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Portland Avenue Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.28
996 Van Buren1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Frogtown, Saint Paul, MN

Ranked #6

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Saint Paul. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the West Frogtown Neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Frogtown?

The cheapest apartment in West Frogtown is 1598 Charles which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Frogtown costs $2,700.

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 104 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 $211 which is $2,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Frogtown.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

Written by: Stephanie Lica

I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.