Cheap Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN from $500 (174 Rentals)

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Charlton Estates
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$1,003 - $1,268
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$999 - $1,264
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Charlton Estates

1492 Charlton StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Place
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$1,115 - $1,303
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$1,111 - $1,299
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Charlton Place

110-120 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Eagle Pointe Apartments
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$1,133 - $1,752
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$976 - $1,595
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$157

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$1,133 - $1,752
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Eagle Pointe Apartments

2044 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Oakdale Apartments
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$1,165 - $1,560
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$1,160 - $1,555
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Oakdale Apartments

1926 Oakdale Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Terrace
$1,183 - $1,203
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$1,179 - $1,199
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Charlton Terrace

212-232 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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White Oaks Apartments
$1,210 - $1,415
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$1,210 - $1,415

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$1,210 - $1,415
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White Oaks Apartments

425 Arion St EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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The Westlyn Apartments
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$1,361 - $4,221
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$1,280 - $4,140
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The Westlyn Apartments

240 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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The Mendota
$1,405 - $1,980
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$1,400 - $1,975
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$1,405 - $1,980
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The Mendota

2050 Delaware AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Oaks of West Saint Paul
$1,414
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$1,399
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Oaks of West Saint Paul

177 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Park
$1,483 - $1,583
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$1,479 - $1,579
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Charlton Park

100 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Chateau Apartments
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$1,595
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Chateau Apartments

1555 Bellows StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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97 Orme Ave E
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97 Orme Ave E

97 Orme Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Annapolis Apartments
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Annapolis Apartments

226-234 Annapolis St WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Covington Court
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Covington Court

364 E Marie AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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845 Dodd RdWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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330 Annapolis St W
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330 Annapolis St W

330 Annapolis St WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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966-976 Robert St S
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966-976 Robert St S

966-976 Robert St SWest St. Paul, MN 55118

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Colonial Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Terrace

1266 Gorman AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Apartments

153 Emerson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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205 Wentworth
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205 Wentworth

205 Wentworth Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Bellows Court
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Bellows Court

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

Riverwest Apartments

1073-1075 Waterloo AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Allen Avenue
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Allen Avenue

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

885 Ottawa Ave

885 Ottawa AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Hilltop at Signal Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop at Signal Hills

15 Butler Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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1269 7th St W
$860
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$860

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1269 7th St W

1269 7th St WSt. Paul, MN 55102
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$900

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531 S Stryker Ave

St. PaulMN55107
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Chestnut Arms
$925 - $975
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$925 - $975

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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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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 The Historic Minnesota Building in the Downtown neighborhood priced from $629. Stryker Senior Housing in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $652. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Historic Minnesota BuildingS2Studio,1BA$629
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio,1BA$652
Ashland Apartments1 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$830
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$850
1269 7th St WStudioStudio,1BA$860
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
Press House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Colonial Court Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$915
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$925
George & Stevens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925

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

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the West St. Paul area is the $1.30 price per square foot 941 W 7th St Model at 941 W 7th St, Unit 941 in the in the West 7th-Fort Road neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value West St. Paul apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,570 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
941 W 7th St, Unit 941941 W 7th St3BR,2BA$1.30
Straus Lofts2 Bedroom - Market2BR,1BA$1.04
St. Anthony Flats2 Bedroom + Den - B2BR,1BA$1.26
Southview GreensLarge 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.24
The Ridge2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.32
Charlton ParkRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44
Oaks of West Saint PaulThe Summit - Updated2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
2-8451 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
170 Summit Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 The Historic Minnesota Building listed at $629.

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 $716 at Stryker Senior Housing.

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 $1,175 at Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes.

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 PEARLWOOD ESTATES and starts from $1,745.

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