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

Westview Park Community

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Charlton Place

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Eagle Pointe Apartments

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Oakdale Apartments

Holiday Acres Apartments

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Charlton Terrace

Allen Avenue

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White Oaks Apartments
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Imperial Heights Apartments

Rooftop 252

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The Westlyn Apartments

Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments

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The Mendota

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Oaks of West Saint Paul

Emerson Hills Apartments

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Charlton Park

The Ridge

991 Smith Ave S
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430 Mendota

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Chateau Apartments

97 Orme Ave E

Colonial Court Apartments

Annapolis Apartments

Covington Court

2-845

330 Annapolis St W

Cedarwood West Apartments

966-976 Robert St S
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Colonial Terrace

Emerson Apartments

Country Club Manor Apartments

205 Wentworth

Bellows Court

Riverwest Apartments

Allen Avenue

885 Ottawa Ave

Hilltop at Signal Hills

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The Historic Minnesota Building
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Stryker Senior Housing

Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments

Ashland Apartments

265 Dayton Ave S

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1269 7th St W

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Press House Apartments

531 S Stryker Ave

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Chestnut Arms

George & Stevens Apartments
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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 | $1,171 | $629 | $4,119 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $716 | $4,495 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $1,075 | $5,666 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $1,645 | $4,603 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Historic Minnesota Building | S2 | Studio,1BA | $629 |
| Stryker Senior Housing | 0A | Studio,1BA | $652 |
| Ashland Apartments | 1 Window Remodeled | Studio,1BA | $830 |
| 309 Dayton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1269 7th St W | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Press House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Colonial Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Chestnut Arms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| George & Stevens Apartments | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 941 W 7th St, Unit 941 | 941 W 7th St | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| St. Anthony Flats | 2 Bedroom + Den - B | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Oaks of West Saint Paul | The Summit - Updated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 2-845 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 170 Summit Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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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