Cheap Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN from $500 (140 Rentals)

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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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Emerson Apartments
1 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellows Court

1530 Bellows CtWest 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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Charlton Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charlton Estates

1492 Charlton StWest 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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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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Covington Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Covington Court

364 E Marie AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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97 Orme St E

St. PaulMN55118

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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 178 Summit Ave in the Summit-University neighborhood priced from $899. 309 Dayton Ave in the Summit-University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $902. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West St. Paul apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
178 Summit AveStudioStudio,1BA$899
309 Dayton AveStudioStudio,1BA$902
569 Portland ApartmentsStudio 1 bathStudio,1BA$925
147 Virginia StreetStudioStudio,1BA$925
VerdantIvyStudio,1BA$935
Commerce Building Apartments1 Bedroom (50L)1BR,1BA$950
610 Summit Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Covington CourtOne Bedroom 11C1BR,1BA$990
Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$995
Pioneer EndicottStudiosStudio,1BA$999

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

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West St. Paul area is the $1.46 price per square foot Gardner Model at 333 on the Park in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value West St. Paul apartment is the 2 Bedroom + Den Renovated Model at Imperial Heights Apartments starting at $1,645 with a $1.50 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
333 on the ParkGardner2BR,2BA$1.46
Imperial Heights Apartments2 Bedroom + Den Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.50
Emerson Hills ApartmentsOakdale1BR,1BA$1.25
Irvine Park2-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
PEARLWOOD ESTATESSpacious kitchen & walk-in closet2BR,2BA$1.45
Charlton ParkRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
Bellows CourtRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Kaposia Valley1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Westview Park CommunityRedbrick Courts - 1br1BR,1BA$1.45
178 Summit AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.50

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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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  • 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 Verdant listed at $893.

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 $950 at Commerce Building 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 $1,249 at The Concord.

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 $1,725.

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