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University of St Thomas St. Paul Campus Saint Paul, MN

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UST St. Thomas Tommies

Founded in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive urban university rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, educating students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. UST is nationally regarded for academic excellence, offering a broad range of bachelor’s degrees in addition to graduate degree programs such as master’s, education specialist, juris doctor, and doctorates. Situated halfway between Downtown St. Paul and Downtown Minneapolis, UST’s St. Paul Campus enjoys the best of the Twin Cities. A variety of apartments are available for rent near UST. The Union Park, Macalester-Groveland, and Highland Park neighborhoods are especially convenient to campus and full of rental options. Accessibility to I-94 allows for simple commutes to and from UST. An array of student clubs and organizations, Tommies athletic teams, and campus events contribute to the vibrancy of UST’s St. Paul Campus. Ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, dining, and nightlife are just steps from campus as well.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Paul, MN is $1,141 for a studio, $1,300 for one bedroom, $1,652 for two bedrooms, and $2,195 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Paul has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 467 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,141/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 668 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,300/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 942 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,652/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,384 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,195/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About University of St Thomas St. Paul Campus

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Exceptionally Bikeable

Bikeability

90 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

70 / 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

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Schools

Nova Classical Academy

Public

Grades K-5

485 Students

Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Public

Grades K-5

431 Students

Horace Mann School

Public

Grades PK-5

399 Students

Randolph Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

448 Students

L'Etoile Du Nord French Immersion Upper School

Public

Grades PK-5

282 Students

Nova Classical Academy Upper School

Public

Grades 6-12

556 Students

Open World Learning Secondary

Public

Grades 6-12

504 Students

Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo

Public

Grades K-8

1,082 Students

Twin Cities German Immersion Charter School

Public

Grades K-8

563 Students

Higher Ground Secondary Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

442 Students

Nova Classical Academy Upper School

Public

Grades 6-12

556 Students

Open World Learning Secondary

Public

Grades 6-12

504 Students

Highland Park Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,390 Students

Highland Park Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,390 Students

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art

Public

Grades 9-12

336 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Macalester College Observatory
  • Brackett Park
  • Longfellow Park
  • Newell Park
  • Hiawatha School 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 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.