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Downtown St Paul Saint Paul, MN

A busy entertainment district lined with historic treasures

Busy Historic Entertainment

Downtown Saint Paul is a busy business district home to the Minnesota State Capitol, the Minnesota History Center, the Minnesota Children's Museum, Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center), the Palace Theatre, and much more. Entertainment, shopping, and dining options are extensive throughout this bustling neighborhood. From chic bistros and a landmark art deco diner to brewpubs with live music, Downtown Saint Paul has plenty to offer. The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area provides 72 waterfront miles of scenic paths for walking and cycling along the river — a one-of-a-kind outdoor amenity. Apartments in Downtown Saint Paul range from affordable to upscale, and residents have easy access to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, located just seven miles southwest of downtown.

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown St Paul is $2,621 for a studio, $3,013 for one bedroom, $3,843 for two bedrooms, and $5,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown St Paul has decreased by -5.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 495 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,621/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 776 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,013/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,090 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,843/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,450 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,110/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Downtown St Paul

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

70 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

70 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kellogg Mall Park
  • Minnesota Children's Museum
  • Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
  • Science Museum of Minnesota
  • Indian Mounds Park

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.