Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South St Paul Neighborhood of West Saint Paul, MN from $700 (79 Rentals)

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Charlton Terrace
$1,103 - $1,203
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$1,099 - $1,199
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Charlton Terrace

212-232 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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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 - $1,848
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$976 - $1,680
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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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White Oaks Apartments
$1,210 - $1,415
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$1,210 - $1,415

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$1,210 - $1,415
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 9

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 - $1,825
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$1,350 - $1,775
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$1,400 - $1,825
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Emerson Hills Apartments

993 Robert St SWest 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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The Westlyn Apartments
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$1,431 - $4,182
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$1,350 - $4,101
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The Westlyn Apartments

240 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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The Mendota
$1,505 - $2,255
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$1,500 - $2,250
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$1,505 - $2,255
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30

The Mendota

2050 Delaware AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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430 Mendota
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$1,575 - $1,775
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$1,575 - $1,775

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430 Mendota

430 Mendota RdWest 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
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966-976 Robert St S

966-976 Robert St SWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Apartments
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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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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219 4th Ave S
$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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Stoneridge
$1,005 - $1,905
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$1,000 - $1,900
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$1,005 - $1,905
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Stoneridge

2060 Charlton StSt. Paul, MN 55118
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The Concord
$1,068 - $1,218
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$1,025 - $1,175
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The Concord

1240 Bryant AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Lake Cove Village
$1,129 - $1,560
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$1,129 - $1,560

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Lake Cove Village

5335-5365 Audobon AveInver Grove Heights, MN 55077
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South St Paul, West St. Paul, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South St Paul Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South St Paul area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Covington Court priced from $990. 2-845 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable South St Paul apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Covington CourtOne Bedroom 11C1BR,1BA$990
2-8451 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Concord1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$1,068
Westview Park CommunityWestview Gardens - 1br1BR,1BA$1,075
Trinoja903 Oakdale Avenue1BR,1BA$1,100
Charlton Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,103
Charlton Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,115
Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | Spacious & Comfortable LivingThe Ridge - Updated1BR,1BA$1,140
Lake Cove Village5440-2051BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St Paul, MN

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South St Paul area is the $1.24 price per square foot Large 2BR/2BA Model at Southview Greens in the in the Cahill Corridor neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value South St Paul apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at The Ridge starting at $1,550 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Moreland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South St Paul apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southview GreensLarge 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.24
The Ridge2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.32
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
Charlton ParkRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Country Club Manor Apartments1 bedroom N1BR,1BA$1.53
Bellows CourtRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
2-8451 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
219 4th Ave S219 4th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.40

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South St Paul, West Saint Paul, MN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South St Paul Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South St Paul?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South St Paul is under $1,149.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South St Paul?

The cheapest apartment in South St Paul is Covington Court which is listed at $990, while the average apartment in South St Paul costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South St Paul?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 35 regular apartments in South St Paul that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South St Paul?

Cheap apartments in South St Paul have an average cost of $166 which is $1,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St Paul.

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