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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Spring Studio Apartments | $1,264 | $1,005 | $1,396 |
| Willow Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,754 | $950 | $2,995 |
| Willow Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,008 | $1,200 | $4,295 |
| Willow Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,707 | $5,936 |
There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Willow Spring Neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN.
See all Apartments in Saint PaulThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Spring area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Court Apartments priced from $915. Adrian Street Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,073. Here are the most affordable Willow Spring apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Adrian Street Flats | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,073 |
| Trinoja | 903 Oakdale Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Adrian Place | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Charlton Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Imperial Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Colonial Terrace | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
| Salem Green | Junco | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Oaks of West Saint Paul | The Ridge - Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| The Westlyn Apartments | Approach | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willow Spring area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2B/2B Model at The Linden in the in the Lexington Riverside neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value Willow Spring apartment is the Haskell Model at Emerson Hills Apartments starting at $1,815 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Moreland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Spring apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden | 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Emerson Hills Apartments | Haskell | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Lexington Heights | 2 BR MAPLE | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Crosby Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - A | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Charlton Place | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Trinoja | 136 11th Avenue north south saint paul mn 550 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Imperial Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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The cheapest apartment in Willow Spring is Colonial Court Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Willow Spring costs $2,369.
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