Cheap Homes for Rent in West Side Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $1,000 (6 Rentals)

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West Side, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

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 The Historic Minnesota Building priced from $629. Stryker Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $652. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, MN

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $2.02 price per square foot 0542965 Model at Degree of Honor in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 2/1 Model at 756 Hall Avenue Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Degree of Honor05429652BR,2BA$2.02
756 Hall Avenue Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.22
2-8451 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Cherokee HeightsOne Bed East1BR,1BA$1.58
SoulEmerald1BR,1BA$1.93
West Side FlatsRobert1BR,1BA$1.93
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (50)1BR,1BA$1.76
Annapolis Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1.83
VerdantIvyStudio ,1BA$1.84
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio ,1BA$1.52

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West Side, St. Paul, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Side

What type of rentals are currently available in West Side?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in West Side, MN with pricing that ranges from $629 to $3,221. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Side ranging from $1,095 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Side ranges from $1,095 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,886.

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