Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South St Paul Neighborhood of West Saint Paul, MN from $700 (26 Rentals)

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Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul
Rent Specials
$1,065 - $1,365
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent
$1,050 - $1,350
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$1,065 - $1,365
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul

177 Thompson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Annapolis Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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330 Annapolis
1 Bedroom Apartments

330 Annapolis

330 Annapolis St WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Apartments

153 Emerson Ave EWest 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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97 Orme St E

St. PaulMN55118
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Stoneridge Apts-2060
$1,005 - $1,905
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$1,000 - $1,900
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$5

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$1,005 - $1,905
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Stoneridge Apts-2060

2060 Charlton StSt. Paul, MN 55118
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Stryker Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stryker Apartments

714-720 Stryker AveSt. Paul, MN 55107
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Bromley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bromley Apartments

1820 Bromley AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Ten-0-Nine
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten-0-Nine

1009 Concord St NSouth St. Paul, MN 55075

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Kaposia Valley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kaposia Valley

1905 Parkwood DrSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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756 Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

756 Hall Apartments

756 Hall AveSt. Paul, MN 55107
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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 Colonial Court Apartments priced from $905. Charlton Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable South St Paul apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$905
Charlton TerraceStudio (garden level)Studio,1BA$999
Heritage Crest ApartmentsGStudioStudio,1BA$1,029
Westview Park CommunityWestview Gardens - 1br1BR,1BA$1,040
Emerson Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,050
2-8451 Bedroom Renovated1BR,1BA$1,050
Buron Lane Apartments207 Buron Lane 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
Kaposia Valley1 bed/1 bath1BR,1BA$1,095
PEARLWOOD ESTATESOpen living space + spacious master & vaulted c...1BR,1BA$1,100
Lake Cove Village5450-3021BR,1BA$1,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St Paul, MN

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South St Paul apartment is the 427 20th Ave S Model at 427 20th Ave S, Unit B starting at $1,850 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Nature View 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.
5721 Brent Ave57293BR,4BA$0.78
427 20th Ave S, Unit B427 20th Ave S3BR,1BA$1.09
1562 Motor Ave, Unit 11562 Motor Ave3BR,1BA$1.16
Stoneridge Apts-20602B/2B2BR,2BA$1.31
The Ridge2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.32
Emerson Hills ApartmentsOakdale1BR,1BA$1.27
Charlton ParkRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.39
227 14th Ave S, Unit 2227 14th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.40
Colonial TerraceRenovated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Live at The Oaks of West Saint PaulThe Grove - Updated2BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South St Paul, West Saint Paul, MN

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Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the South St Paul Neighborhood in West Saint Paul, MN

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,129.

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 $905, while the average apartment in South St Paul costs $1,725.

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 33 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 $420 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St Paul.

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