
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN from $500 (169 Rentals)
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Westview Park Community

Imperial Heights Apartments

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Charlton Place

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Eagle Pointe Apartments

Holiday Acres Apartments

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Oakdale Apartments

Allen Avenue

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Charlton Park

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Charlton Terrace

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Colonial Terrace

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White Oaks Apartments

Rooftop 252

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Oaks of West Saint Paul

Country Club Manor Apartments

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Heatherwood Apartments

422 Arion St E
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The Westlyn Apartments

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Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments

97 Orme Ave E

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Annapolis Apartments

Covington Court

845 Dodd Rd

Cedarwood West Apartments

Bellows Court

966-976 Robert St S
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Emerson Apartments

330 Annapolis

205 Wentworth

Riverwest Apartments

Allen Avenue

885 Ottawa Ave

Hilltop at Signal Hills

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The Historic Minnesota Building

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Ashland Apartments

George & Stevens Apartments
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501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

617 2nd Ave S

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Chestnut Arms

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Little Mod

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Dayton Apartments

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518 Smith Ave S

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469 Grand Ave, Unit 1

West Side Flats

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Stoneridge
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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 | $1,262 | $629 | $2,820 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $850 | $8,696 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $1,175 | $8,152 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,662 | $1,700 | $5,900 |
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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. George & Stevens Apartments in the West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West St. Paul apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| George & Stevens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Verdant | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Grand Place Apartments | 622 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Ashland Apartments | Large Remodeled | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| 265 Dayton Ave S | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Grand Oak Apartments | E | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Virginia Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,018 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West St. Paul area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2BR/1.75 BA Model at Pioneer Endicott in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,014. The second greatest value West St. Paul apartment is the St. Clair Model at Osceola Place, a 55+ Community starting at $1,682 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the West 7th-Fort Road 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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| Pioneer Endicott | 2BR/1.75 BA | 2BR,1.75BA | $1.16 |
| Osceola Place, a 55+ Community | St. Clair | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Cedarwood West Apartments | 2-Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Irvine Park | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - B | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| 756 Hall Avenue Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Bellows Court | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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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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