Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South St Paul Neighborhood of West Saint Paul, MN from $700 (55 Rentals)

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Annapolis Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Annapolis Apartments

226-234 Annapolis St WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Trinoja
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trinoja

903 Oakdale AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Covington Court
1 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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Charlton Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charlton Estates

1492 Charlton StWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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205 Wentworth
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

205 Wentworth

205 Wentworth Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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966-976 Robert St S
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

966-976 Robert St S

966-976 Robert St SWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Emerson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson Apartments

153 Emerson Ave EWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Charlton Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Charlton Park

100 Thompson Ave WWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Bellows Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellows Court

1530 Bellows CtWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Riverwest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwest Apartments

1073-1075 Waterloo AveWest St. Paul, MN 55118
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Stryker Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stryker Apartments

714-720 Stryker AveSt. Paul, MN 55107
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The Drover
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Drover

161 Concord ExchangeSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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Bromley Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bromley Apartments

1820 Bromley AveSouth St. Paul, MN 55075
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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 Studio unit found at 612 Stewart Ave., South St. Paul priced from $700. Charlton Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable South St Paul apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
612 Stewart Ave., South St. PaulStudioStudio,1BA$700
Charlton EstatesRenovated 1 Bedroom (ground lv)1BR,1BA$999
Covington CourtOne Bedroom 11B1BR,1BA$1,010
Westview Park CommunityRedbrick Courts - 1br1BR,1BA$1,015
Charlton TerraceRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath (sm)1BR,1BA$1,028
Live at The Oaks of West Saint PaulThe Nook - Updated1BR,1BA$1,050
Buron Lane Apartments207 Buron Lane 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
PEARLWOOD ESTATESOpen living space + spacious master & vaulted c...1BR,1BA$1,100
Lake Cove Village1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,129
Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St Paul, MN

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the South St Paul area is the $1.48 price per square foot Burgundy Model at Chateau Apartments in the in the Moreland neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value South St Paul apartment is the Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Charlton Park starting at $1,449 with a $1.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau ApartmentsBurgundy2BR,1BA$1.48
Charlton ParkRenovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Allen Avenue2 Bedroom - Remodeled2BR,1BA$1.41
Colonial TerraceRenovated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Kaposia Valley2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Buron Circle Apartments2 bedroom deluxe2BR,1BA$1.42
Emerson Hills ApartmentsEmerson1BR,1BA$1.37
Clark Place Apartments-Affordable Housing2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Bellows CourtRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Westview Park CommunityRedbrick Courts - 1br1BR,1BA$1.45

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

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in West Saint Paul, MN 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

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,175.

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 $1,010, while the average apartment in South St Paul costs $2,549.

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 $304 which is $2,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St Paul.

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