
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $600 (31 Rentals)
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The Historic Minnesota Building

Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments

560 Bellows St

554 Bellows St

Donegan Apartments

West Side Flats

Parkside Apartments
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Degree of Honor

The Scenic

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West Side, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side Studio Apartments | $1,275 | $652 | $1,688 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $975 | $3,704 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,220 | $5,305 |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,113 | $1,698 | $3,170 |
West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Minneapolis, MN is a Studio unit found at Stryker Senior Housing priced from $652. The Historic Minnesota Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stryker Senior Housing | 0A | Studio,1BA | $652 |
The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $824 |
Lowry Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
Verdant | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $893 |
Donegan Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Parkside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50L) | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
Harbourline Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50%) | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Pioneer Endicott | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,163 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MN
As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 BR, 2 3/4 Baths Model at Pioneer Endicott in the in the Summit-University neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 518 Ohio St Model at 518 Ohio St, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pioneer Endicott | 2 BR, 2 3/4 Baths | 2BR,3BA | $1.85 |
518 Ohio St, Unit 1 | 518 Ohio St | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Rayette Lofts | A3 - The Taylor | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments | One Bedroom - A | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
Degree of Honor | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
Commerce Building Apartments | 1 Bedroom (50) | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Stryker Senior Housing | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Parkside Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Verdant | Ivy | Studio ,1BA | $1.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $1,163.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Lowry Apartments which is listed at $884, while the average apartment in West Side costs $2,270.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
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 56 regular apartments in West Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $419 which is $1,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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