
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South St Paul Neighborhood of West Saint Paul, MN from $700 (22 Rentals)
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Charlton Estates

Westview Park Community

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

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Charlton Terrace

97 Orme Great Building in W St Paul!!

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Trinoja

Covington Court

330 Annapolis

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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 | $1,402 | $979 | $5,053 |
| South St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $900 | $1,855 |
| South St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,170 | $4,236 |
| South St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $1,574 | $2,502 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 22 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 Annapolis Apartments priced from $945. Charlton Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable South St Paul apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Charlton Estates | Studio (ground lv) | Studio,1BA | $979 |
| Covington Court | One Bedroom 11B | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Buron Lane Apartments | 362 6th Ave N | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St Paul, MN
As of January 27, 2026 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 Large 2BR/2BA Model at Southview Greens starting at $1,485 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Cahill Corridor 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5721 Brent Ave | 5729 | 3BR,4BA | $0.78 |
| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Avana Southview | B7GR | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| The Winslow 62+ Apartments | C1-60H | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | MODERNIZED LIVING | HW 2 BD / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Allen Avenue | 2 Bedroom - Remodeled | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Waterford Green Apartments & Townhomes | Brook | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Charlton Terrace | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes | CPA - 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $1,192.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South St Paul?
The cheapest apartment in South St Paul is Annapolis Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in South St Paul costs $1,837.
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 $256 which is $1,581 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St Paul.
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