Apartments for rent in Saint Paul: What will $900 get you?

705 McKnight Road North

705 McKnight Road North | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Saint Paul?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down apartment rentals in Saint Paul if you don't want to spend more than $900/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1225 St. Clair Ave. (Macalester-Groveland)

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Listed at $805/month, this 400-square-foot studio apartment is located at 1225 St. Clair Ave.

In the apartment, you can anticipate carpeted floors, a walk-in closet and central heating. Building amenities include on-site laundry and additional storage space. Pets are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

795 E. Sixth St. (Dayton's Bluff)

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Here's an 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 795 E. Sixth St. that's going for $845/month.

In the unit, the listing promises central heating, carpeted floors and a balcony. The building features assigned parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

1164 MacKubin St. (North End)

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Next, check out this 720-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 1164 MacKubin St. It's listed for $849/month.

The building has on-site laundry and garage parking. In the unit, the listing promises a renovated kitchen, a walk-in closet and a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. The property is dog-friendly. Expect a $200 dog deposit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

705 McKnight Road North (Battle Creek)

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Located at 705 McKnight Road North, here's a 550-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $850/month.

The unit offers a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting. Amenities offered in the building include garage parking, secured entry and on-site laundry. The rental is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a $150 cat deposit and a $150 fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

1881 Mechanic Ave. (Greater Eastside)

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Here's a 702-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 1881 Mechanic Ave. that's going for $875/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate assigned parking and additional storage space. In the residence, expect to find a dishwasher and central heating. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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