
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South St Paul Neighborhood of West Saint Paul, MN from $700 (77 Rentals)
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Somerset Green/Sandalwood Place

Imperial Heights Apartments

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Eagle Pointe Apartments

Holiday Acres Apartments

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Oaks of West Saint Paul

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White Oaks Apartments

1541 Traverse Ln

Allen Avenue

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Charlton Place
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Charlton Terrace

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Colonial Terrace

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Oakdale Apartments

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Charlton Park

Rooftop 252

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The Westlyn Apartments

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Heatherwood Apartments

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Charlton Estates

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430 Mendota Apartments

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Legacy Commons at Signal Hills 55+ Apartments
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The Mendota

The Ridge

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Emerson Hills Apartments

97 Orme Ave E

Colonial Court Apartments

Annapolis Apartments

Cedarwood West Apartments

Covington Court

330 Annapolis

966-976 Robert St S
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Emerson Apartments

205 Wentworth

Riverwest Apartments

Allen Avenue

885 Ottawa Ave

422 Arion St E

Hilltop at Signal Hills

2-845

Bellows Court

Buron Lane Apartments
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Waterford Green Apartments & Townhomes

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The Drover

903 Oakdale Ave

Heritage Crest Apartments

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Southview Greens

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405 10th Ave N

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Lake Cove Village

97 Orme St E

Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes
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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 | $1,320 | $950 | $2,897 |
| South St Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| South St Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $1,175 | $8,617 |
| South St Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $1,745 | $2,770 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 77 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 $965. Imperial Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. 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 | $965 |
| Imperial Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Waterford Green Apartments & Townhomes | Edlyn | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Drover | The Range | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
| Westview Park Community | Westview Gardens - 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| PEARLWOOD ESTATES | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Waitlist Application | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Lake Cove Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| 405 10th Ave N | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| 330 Annapolis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Clark Place Apartments & Townhomes | CPA - 2 Bedroom D | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South St Paul, MN
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South St Paul area is the $1.38 price per square foot 3 br S Model at Country Club Manor Apartments in the in the Nature View neighborhood starting from $2,100. 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. |
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| Country Club Manor Apartments | 3 br S | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Southview Greens | Large 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Stoneridge | 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The Ridge | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Cedarwood West Apartments | 2-Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| The Winslow 62+ Apartments | C1-F | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 756 Hall Avenue Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Charlton Place | Renovated 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Emerson Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Charlton Park | Renovated 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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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 $1,175.
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 $965, while the average apartment in South St Paul costs $1,447.
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 12 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 $127 which is $1,320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South St Paul.
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