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

Trinoja

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Charlton Terrace

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Charlton Place

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

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Eagle Pointe Apartments

Imperial Heights Apartments

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Allen Avenue

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White Oaks Apartments

Rooftop 252

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Country Club Manor Apartments

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Charlton Park

460 Stanley St

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Emerson Hills Apartments

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Charlton Estates
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The Westlyn Apartments

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Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments

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The Mendota

The Ridge

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430 Mendota

97 Orme Ave E

Colonial Court Apartments

Annapolis Apartments

Covington Court

2-845
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330 Annapolis St W

Cedarwood West Apartments

966-976 Robert St S

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Colonial Terrace

205 Wentworth

Bellows Court

Riverwest Apartments

Allen Avenue

885 Ottawa Ave
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Hilltop at Signal Hills

753 S Robert St

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219 4th Ave S

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Stoneridge

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The Concord

Heritage Crest Apartments

903 Oakdale Ave

PEARLWOOD ESTATES

Southview Greens

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Lake Cove Village
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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 | $1,345 | $1,005 | $2,688 |
| South St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $900 | $7,259 |
| South St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $750 | $7,297 |
| South St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,707 | $2,770 |
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There are currently 79 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Court | One Bedroom 11C | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 2-845 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Concord | 1 Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Trinoja | 903 Oakdale Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Charlton Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Charlton Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | Spacious & Comfortable Living | The Ridge - Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Lake Cove Village | 5440-205 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| PEARLWOOD ESTATES | Spacious kitchen & walk-in closet *WAITLIST* | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Charlton Estates | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 756 Hall Avenue Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Country Club Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom N | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Bellows Court | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 2-845 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 219 4th Ave S | 219 4th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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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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