Cheap Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN from $500 (170 Rentals)

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Charlton Place
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$1,115 - $1,403
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$1,111 - $1,399
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Charlton Place

110-120 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Eagle Pointe Apartments
$1,144 - $1,843
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$976 - $1,675
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Eagle Pointe Apartments

2044 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Oakdale Apartments
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$1,158 - $1,563
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$1,150 - $1,555
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Oakdale Apartments

1926 Oakdale Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Terrace
$1,203
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$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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White Oaks Apartments

425 Arion St EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Chateau Apartments
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$1,290 - $1,620
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$1,285 - $1,615
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Chateau Apartments

1555 Bellows StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Park
$1,303 - $1,583
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$1,299 - $1,579
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Charlton Park

100 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Hills Apartments
$1,400 - $1,845
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$1,350 - $1,795
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$1,400 - $1,845
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Emerson Hills Apartments

993 Robert St SWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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The Westlyn Apartments
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$1,401 - $4,343
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$1,320 - $4,262
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The Westlyn Apartments

240 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Estates
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$1,403
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$1,399
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Charlton Estates

1492 Charlton 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Court

364 E Marie AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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2-845
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2-845

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
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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Apartments

153 Emerson Ave EWest 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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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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$910

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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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$925 - $975
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Chestnut Arms

224 Smith Ave NSt. Paul, MN 55102
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Little Mod
$945
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$870
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$945
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Little Mod

796 Stewart AveSt. Paul, MN 55102
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219 4th Ave S
$950 - $1,010
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$950 - $1,010

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$950 - $1,010
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219 4th Ave S

219 4th Ave SSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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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 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
309 DaytonStudioStudio,1BA$850
1269 7th St WStudioStudio,1BA$860
501 Ashland Ave - Heat IncludedUpdated StudioStudio,1BA$895
Ashland Apartments2 Window RemodeledStudio,1BA$900
George & Stevens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
Chestnut ArmsStudioStudio,1BA$925
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$935
Little ModColiving Suite 7961BR,1BA$945

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

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West St. Paul area is the $1.20 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 $3,000. The second greatest value West St. Paul apartment is the Large 2BR/2BA Model at Southview Greens starting at $1,485 with a $1.24 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.
941 W 7th St, Unit 941941 W 7th St3BR,2BA$1.20
Southview GreensLarge 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.24
The Ridge2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.32
Little ModColiving Suite 7961BR,1BA$0.85
PEARLWOOD ESTATESSpacious kitchen & walk-in closet *WAITLIST*2BR,2BA$1.47
Charlton EstatesRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
756 Hall Avenue Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.31
2-8451 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
219 4th Ave S219 4th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.40
Stryker Senior Housing0AStudio ,1BA$1.52

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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 $850 at The Historic Minnesota Building.

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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