
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN from $500 (124 Rentals)
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Holiday Acres Apartments

Westview Park Community

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Charlton Place

Imperial Heights Apartments

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Charlton Terrace

Oakdale Apartments

Allen Avenue

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Charlton Park

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White Oaks Apartments
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Rooftop 252

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Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | Spacious & Comfortable Living

Chateau Apartments

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Charlton Estates

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Eagle Pointe Apartments

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Covington Court

2-845
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Cedarwood West Apartments

966-976 Robert St S

Colonial Terrace

Emerson Apartments

205 Wentworth

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The Historic Minnesota Building

Stryker Senior Housing

Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments

Marshall Ave

Ashland Apartments

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1269 7th St W

501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included

Press House Apartments

George & Stevens Apartments

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796 Stewart Ave
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Marquette on the Hill

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Chestnut Arms

West Side Flats

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Grand Place Apartments | 622

Degree of Honor

Cherokee Bluffs

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The Clubhouse

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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 | $1,165 | $649 | $4,119 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $699 | $4,171 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,125 | $4,732 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,461 | $1,585 | $4,595 |
| Cheap West St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,495 |
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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 $649. 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 | $649 |
| Stryker Senior Housing | 0A | Studio,1BA | $652 |
| 309 Dayton | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1269 7th St W | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
| 178 Summit Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| 501 Ashland Ave - Heat Included | Updated Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Press House Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 796 Stewart Ave | Coliving Suite 798 | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| George & Stevens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Verdant | Ivy | Studio,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West St. Paul, MN
As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the West St. Paul area is the $0.78 price per square foot 5729 Model at 5721 Brent Ave in the in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value West St. Paul apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Market Model at Straus Lofts starting at $1,706 with a $1.13 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5721 Brent Ave | 5729 | 3BR,4BA | $0.78 |
| Straus Lofts | 2 Bedroom - Market | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Babcock Crossing | D3 | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 796 Stewart Ave | Coliving Suite 798 | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Avana Southview | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| PEARLWOOD ESTATES | Spacious kitchen & walk-in closet *WAITLIST* | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | Spacious & Comfortable Living | The Grove - Fully Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 2-845 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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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 $649.
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 $699 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 $1,125 at Humboldt Senior 55+ Apartments.
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 Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments and starts from $1,485.
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