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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Frogtown Studio Apartments | $1,188 | $629 | $2,373 |
| West Frogtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $850 | $2,695 |
| West Frogtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,149 | $5,163 |
| West Frogtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,199 | $4,560 |
| West Frogtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $2,600 | $3,200 |
There are currently 248 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Frogtown Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
See all Apartments in Saint PaulThe 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. 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 | $629 |
| 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 | $875 |
| 1310 N Park St | Lower Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| 1598 Charles | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 1598 Charles | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Frogtown area is the $1.40 price per square foot 1230 Hewitt Ave Model at 1230 Hewitt Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value West Frogtown apartment is the 1221 Alameda St Model at 1221 Alameda St, Unit Unit B starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the North End 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1.15 |
| Portland Avenue Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 320 Blair Ave, Unit unit 4 | 320 Blair Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| L & O Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Cottage Terrace | Large 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 1310 N Park St | HW Floor Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 170 Summit Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1182 Thomas Ave W, Unit Upper | 1182 Thomas Ave W | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Frogtown is under $899.
The cheapest apartment in West Frogtown is The Historic Minnesota Building which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Frogtown costs $3,500.
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 72 regular apartments in West Frogtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in West Frogtown have an average cost of $214 which is $3,286 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Frogtown.
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