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Annapolis Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Annapolis Apartments

226-234 Annapolis St WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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330 Annapolis
1 Bedroom Apartments

330 Annapolis

330 Annapolis St WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Covington Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Court

364 E Marie AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charlton Estates

1492 Charlton StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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205 Wentworth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

205 Wentworth

205 Wentworth Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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966-976 Robert St S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

966-976 Robert St S

966-976 Robert St SWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Apartments

153 Emerson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charlton Park

100 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Bellows Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellows Court

1530 Bellows CtWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Riverwest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwest Apartments

1073-1075 Waterloo AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Allen Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Avenue

1508 Allen AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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885 Ottawa Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

885 Ottawa Ave

885 Ottawa AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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97 Orme St E

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West St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available West St. Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West St. Paul, MN is a Studio unit found at Stryker Senior Housing in the West Side neighborhood priced from $652. 612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul in the Hepburn Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
612 Stewart Ave., South St. PaulStudioStudio,1BA$700
Marshall Ave0B1BStudio,1BA$785
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$824
Ashland Apartments2 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$875
Lowry Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$884
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$893
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$919
147 Virginia StreetStudioStudio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West St. Paul area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,697. The second greatest value West St. Paul apartment is the 2B/2B Model at Stoneridge Apts-2060 starting at $1,650 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.13
Stoneridge Apts-20602B/2B2BR,2BA$1.39
Emerson Hills ApartmentsGarlough2BR,2BA$1.42
Irvine Park2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Allen Avenue2 Bedroom - Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.41
Charlton Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.44
Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Marshall Ave0B1BStudio ,1BA$0.98
Westview Park CommunityRedbrick Courts - 1br1BR,1BA$1.45
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Getting Around West St. Paul, MN

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West St. Paul Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West St. Paul?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West St. Paul is at Stryker Senior Housing listed at $652.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West St. Paul Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West St. Paul Apartment is $884 at Lowry Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West St. Paul Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West St. Paul is starting from $1,061 at Lowry Apartments.

What is the most affordable West St. Paul Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West St. Paul Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments and starts from $1,698.

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