
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South St Paul Neighborhood of West Saint Paul, MN from $700 (42 Rentals)
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Westview Park Community

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Charlton Terrace

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

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Charlton Place

Oakdale Apartments

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Imperial Heights Apartments
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Allen Avenue

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Colonial Court Apartments

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Covington Court

Trinoja

2-845
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966-976 Robert St S

Colonial Terrace

Emerson Apartments

401 Curtice St W

Heritage Crest Apartments

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Stoneridge
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Waterford Green Apartments & Townhomes

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The Drover

Buron Lane Apartments

234 5th Ave N

PEARLWOOD ESTATES

Southview Greens

Lake Cove Village

Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes
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The Concord

1020 3rd St S

612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul

Stryker Apartments

Anderson-Elrose Apartments

Bromley Apartments

Ten-0-Nine

756 Hall 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 | $1,333 | $999 | $4,119 |
| South St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $900 | $4,520 |
| South St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,170 | $4,839 |
| South St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $1,250 | $2,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 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. Annapolis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. 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 |
| Annapolis Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| 2-845 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Heritage Crest Apartments | GS-Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Drover | The Scout | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Buron Lane Apartments | 362 6th Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Kaposia Valley | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
| Oakdale Apartments | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Lake Cove Village | 5430-302 | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St Paul, MN
As of March 19, 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 C1-60H Model at The Winslow 62+ Apartments starting at $1,630 with a $1.56 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 Winslow 62+ Apartments | C1-60H | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| PEARLWOOD ESTATES | 2-2 SPLT UA | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Kaposia Valley | 2 Bedroom C | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Emerson Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Allen Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 2br | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| 2-845 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes | CPA - 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Best Local Schools in South St Paul, West Saint Paul, MN
Lincoln Center Elementary
South St. Paul Secondary
Heritage Middle School
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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 $1,745.
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 44 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 $263 which is $1,482 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St Paul.
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