
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN from $500 (134 Rentals)
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Westview Park Community

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Eagle Pointe

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Allen Avenue

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Charlton Terrace

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Colonial Terrace
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The Ridge

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Charlton Place

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Charlton Park

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1173 7th St W, Unit 4

Marshall Ave

365-367 Smith Ave N

Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

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Marquette on the Hill
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The Concord

Cherokee Bluffs

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The Historic Minnesota Building

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Chestnut Arms

The Clubhouse

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Grand and Dale Apartments

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Pioneer Endicott

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The Fitz Flats

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West St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West St. Paul?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap West St. Paul Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $675 | $1,790 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $900 | $3,373 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,885 | $1,150 | $4,665 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $800 | $4,217 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $2,095 | $2,565 |
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Cheapest Available West St. Paul Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West St. Paul, MN is a Studio unit found at 569 Portland Apartments in the Summit-University neighborhood priced from $845. 309 Dayton Ave in the Summit-University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $876. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West St. Paul apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 569 Portland Apartments | Studio 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| 309 Dayton Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $876 |
| 178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Verdant | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Clubhouse | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Grand and Dale Apartments | Studio with pass through | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| Pioneer Endicott | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN
As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West St. Paul area is the $0.78 price per square foot 5729 Model at 5721 Brent Ave in the in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value West St. Paul apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at The Ridge starting at $1,550 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Moreland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West St. Paul apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 5721 Brent Ave | 5729 | 3BR,4BA | $0.78 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Emerson Hills Apartments | Oakdale | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 227 14th Ave S, Unit 2 | 227 14th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Colonial Terrace | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Charlton Terrace | Renovated 2 Bedroom (garden lv) | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Allen Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing Available | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| 2-845 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 569 Portland Apartments listed at $845.
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 $920 at Humboldt Senior 55+ 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 $1,100 at Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing Available.
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 $1,544.
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