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

Westview Park Community

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Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul
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97 Orme St E

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Stoneridge Apts-2060

Heritage Crest Apartments

Buron Lane Apartments

Southview Greens

PEARLWOOD ESTATES
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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 |
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South St Paul Studio Apartments | $1,314 | $999 | $2,673 |
South St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $900 | $4,633 |
South St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $1,075 | $5,570 |
South St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,831 | $1,450 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 26 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Colonial Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Charlton Terrace | Studio (garden level) | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Heritage Crest Apartments | GStudio | Studio,1BA | $1,029 |
Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Emerson Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
2-845 | 1 Bedroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Buron Lane Apartments | 207 Buron Lane 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Kaposia Valley | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
PEARLWOOD ESTATES | Open living space + spacious master & vaulted c... | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Lake Cove Village | 5450-302 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5721 Brent Ave | 5729 | 3BR,4BA | $0.78 |
427 20th Ave S, Unit B | 427 20th Ave S | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
1562 Motor Ave, Unit 1 | 1562 Motor Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Stoneridge Apts-2060 | 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Emerson Hills Apartments | Oakdale | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Charlton Park | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
227 14th Ave S, Unit 2 | 227 14th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Colonial Terrace | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | The Grove - Updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth 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
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in South St Paul, West Saint Paul, MN
Lincoln Center Elementary
South St. Paul Secondary
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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 $1,129.
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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