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Rental Market Trends in Saint Paul, MN

What is the average rent in Saint Paul, MN?

$1,263/month

Average Rent

675 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Saint Paul, MN is $1,263 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Saint Paul more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Saint Paul, you can expect to pay about $1,118 per month for a studio, $1,263 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,603 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,152 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,118/month
465 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,263/month
675 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,603/month
945 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,152/month
1,373 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,399/month
955 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,713/month
933 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,303/month
1,587 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,487/month
1,744 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,259/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,827/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,149/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,677/month
1,372 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,479/month
1,716 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,221/month
3,122 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Paul?

Based on current rent prices, Phalen Crossing, Prosperity Heights and Roosevelt-Phalen Center are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Paul.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Phalen Crossing
$1,014/month
627 Sq Ft
Prosperity Heights
$1,018/month
633 Sq Ft
Roosevelt-Phalen Center
$1,018/month
624 Sq Ft
North of Maryland
$1,051/month
682 Sq Ft
Parkview
$1,112/month
673 Sq Ft
Highwood
$1,125/month
682 Sq Ft
Oakdale
$1,126/month
731 Sq Ft
Desnoyer Park
$1,145/month
630 Sq Ft
Merriam Park West
$1,155/month
656 Sq Ft
Phalen Park City View
$1,163/month
740 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Paul?

Based on current rent prices, Victoria Park, Lexington-Hamline North and Oakland Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Paul.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Victoria Park
$2,201/month
705 Sq Ft
Lexington-Hamline North
$2,185/month
624 Sq Ft
Oakland Park
$2,157/month
658 Sq Ft
Saint Catherine Parksecond
$1,962/month
893 Sq Ft
Snelling Hamline
$1,851/month
636 Sq Ft
Merriam Park East
$1,835/month
632 Sq Ft
Summit-University
$1,792/month
669 Sq Ft
West Seventh
$1,777/month
752 Sq Ft
Hamline-Midway
$1,723/month
604 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,682/month
750 Sq Ft

Which Saint Paul neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Saint Paul with the most apartments available are Downtown St Paul, Arts District and West Seventh .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown St Paul
$1,670/month
741 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,682/month
750 Sq Ft
West Seventh
$1,777/month
752 Sq Ft
Lowertown
$1,611/month
718 Sq Ft
South St. Anthony
$1,648/month
689 Sq Ft
St Anthony
$1,643/month
696 Sq Ft
Payne-Phalen
$1,479/month
734 Sq Ft
Summit-University
$1,792/month
669 Sq Ft
Hamline-Midway
$1,723/month
604 Sq Ft
Highland
$1,492/month
723 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Saint Paul is $1,263, you’ll want to make about $4,210 per month or $50,520 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Saint Paul, MN is 6.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Paul is 19.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,118 - $2,152. You can expect to pay 4.8% more for groceries, 4.9% less for utilities, and 3.6% less for transportation.

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Apartment communities in Saint Paul we think you'll love

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Pioneer Endicott

Pioneer Endicott

141 4th St E,
Saint Paul, MN 55101

$999 - $2,599

Studio - 2 Beds

The Scenic

The Scenic

55 Livington Ave S,
Saint Paul, MN 55107

$1,230 - $2,903

Studio - 2 Beds

The Nine at Lexington Station

The Nine at Lexington Station

411-417 Lexington Pky N,
Saint Paul, MN 55104

$1,150 - $4,032

Studio - 2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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