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Rental Market Trends in North Saint Paul, MN

What is the average rent in North Saint Paul, MN?

$1,252/month

Average Rent

673 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in North Saint Paul, MN is $1,252 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in North Saint Paul more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in North Saint Paul, you can expect to pay about $1,183 per month for a studio, $1,252 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,503 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,410 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,183/month
464 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,252/month
673 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,503/month
925 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,410/month
1,000 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in North Saint Paul, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in North Saint Paul, MN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in North Saint Paul, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
23% $700 - $1,000/month
62% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in North Saint Paul, MN?

Because the average rent in North Saint Paul is $1,252, you’ll want to make about $4,173 per month or $50,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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North Saint Paul, MN

141 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does North Saint Paul, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in North Saint Paul we think you'll love

The Sentinel Residence

The Sentinel Residence

2526 7th Ave E,
North Saint Paul, MN 55109

$1,435 - $2,440 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

Anchor View Apartments

Anchor View Apartments

2290 Anchor Dr,
North Saint Paul, MN 55109

$1,665 - $2,216 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Central Village Apartments

Central Village Apartments

2510-2514 E 7th Ave,
Saint Paul, MN 55109

$1,295 - $1,595 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Cedarview Commons

Cedarview Commons

2376 Ariel St N,
Saint Paul, MN 55109

$1,064 - $1,702 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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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 February 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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