The Westlyn Apartments
240 Thompson Ave E,
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
$1,382 - $3,507 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
South Saint Paul
South Saint Paul, MN
Area Guide
Relish a small-town feel next to the big city
Suburban
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Riverside
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Scenic
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Lush
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Active
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Convenient
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Picturesque
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Situated directly south of Saint Paul, South Saint Paul is a small community on the cusp of the big city. South Saint Paul residents enjoy the tranquil comfort of small-town living in a scenic environment with access to the many metropolitan amenities of the Twin Cities.
South Saint Paul offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, with multi-use trails along the banks of the Mississippi River, an archery range, a disc golf course at Kaposia Park, and much more. A close-knit community calls Saint Paul home, coming together for special events such as Kaposia Days and On the Road Again celebrations. Convenient access to U.S. 52, I-494, and multiple airports makes getting around from South Saint Paul simple.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in South Saint Paul, MN is $1,169 for a studio, $1,353 for one bedroom, $1,408 for two bedrooms, and $1,776 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Saint Paul has increased by 4.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,353/month
674 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,897/month
1,216 Sq Ft
Transportation
49
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.
36
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
40
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
666 Students
Kaposia Education Center Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
655 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
923 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dodge Nature Center
- Kellogg Mall Park
- Science Museum of Minnesota
- Cherokee Regional Park
- Indian Mounds Park
Military Bases
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 2025.