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North Saint Paul, MN

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A retail oasis commutable to Saint Paul and Minneapolis

Family-Friendly Affordable Parks Suburban Shopping Commuter

A densely populated suburb of Saint Paul, North Saint Paul is a thriving town filled with libraries, public schools, community parks, and shopping options. Residents enjoy exploring Casey Lake Park and the town’s ecology center, and they appreciate easy access to major department stores in town. Maplewood Mall offers residents and visitors alike all of the shopping options they’ll need, and it’s surrounded by an abundance of chain restaurants.

Nearby lies Myth Live, a modern live music venue where locals catch all of the best shows and performances, and Marcus Oakdale Cinema is just outside of town. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, residents of North Saint Paul can easily travel into Saint Paul, located just 10 miles southwest of town. For even more options, check out the major attractions in Minneapolis, nestled only 16 miles west.

Rent Trends

As of June 2025, the average apartment rent in North Saint Paul, MN is $1,147 for a studio, $1,243 for one bedroom, $1,442 for two bedrooms, and $1,337 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Saint Paul has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,243/month
679 Sq Ft
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Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Richardson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

575 Students

3
out of 10

Cowern Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

403 Students

3
out of 10

Webster Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

Rating Unavailable

Special Education Esy

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Special Education Esy

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

North Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,594 Students

4
out of 10

Special Education Esy

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Keller Regional Park
  • Maplewood Nature Center
  • Phelan Regional Park
  • Phalen Park
  • Arlington/Arkwright 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 June 2025.