
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South St Paul Neighborhood of West Saint Paul, MN from $700 (59 Rentals)
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Somerset Green/Sandalwood Place

Imperial Heights Apartments

Trinoja

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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 Estates
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Colonial Terrace

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Charlton Park

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Charlton Terrace

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White Oaks Apartments

Rooftop 252

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Oaks of West Saint Paul

Country Club Manor Apartments

97 Orme Ave E

Colonial Court Apartments

Annapolis Apartments
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Covington Court

845 Dodd Rd

Cedarwood West Apartments

Bellows Court

966-976 Robert St S

Emerson Apartments

330 Annapolis

205 Wentworth

Riverwest Apartments

617 2nd Ave S
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Stoneridge

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Heritage Crest Apartments

903 Oakdale Ave

PEARLWOOD ESTATES

Southview Greens

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Lake Cove Village

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405 10th Ave N, Unit 203

Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes

Buron Lane Apartments
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136 11th Ave N

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The Concord

Salem Green

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Avana Southview

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The Drover

612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul

Stryker Apartments

Anderson-Elrose Apartments

Summit Bryant

Bromley Apartments
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South St Paul, West St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South St Paul?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South St Paul Studio Apartments | $1,374 | $1,005 | $2,820 |
| South St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $950 | $8,696 |
| South St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $1,175 | $8,152 |
| South St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,745 | $2,770 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South St Paul Neighborhood of West Saint Paul, MN.
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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 Colonial Court Apartments priced from $915. Covington Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable South St Paul apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Covington Court | One Bedroom 11A | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Trinoja | 903 Oakdale Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| PEARLWOOD ESTATES | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Waitlist Application | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Charlton Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Imperial Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes | CPA - 2 Bedroom D | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| 756 Hall Avenue Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Holiday Acres Apartments | One Bedroom 672 | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St Paul, MN
As of July 12, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Bellows Court | Renovated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Cedarwood West Apartments | 2-Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| Chateau Apartments | Burgundy | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments | Two Bedroom - B | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Kaposia Valley Apartments | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| 756 Hall Avenue Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Country Club Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom N | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Best Local Schools in South St Paul, West Saint Paul, MN
Lincoln Center Elementary
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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 $1,180.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South St Paul?
The cheapest apartment in South St Paul is Colonial Court Apartments which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in South St Paul costs $2,102.
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 18 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 $135 which is $1,967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St Paul.
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