Holden House
1554 Midway Pky,
Saint Paul, MN 55108
$1,495 - $2,690 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Saint Paul, MN
What is the average rent in Saint Paul, MN?
$1,263/month
Average Rent
673 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Saint Paul, MN is $1,263 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/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 $1,107 per month for a studio, $1,263 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,596 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,133 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Saint Paul, MN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $13 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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Rent Ranges in Saint Paul, MN
Last Updated December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
29%
$700 - $1,000/month
53%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Paul?
Based on current rent prices, Roosevelt-Phalen Center, Phalen Crossing and Prosperity Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Paul.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Paul?
Based on current rent prices, Oakland Park, Victoria Park and West Seventh are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Paul.
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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 .
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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 6.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Paul is 19.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,107 - $2,133. You can expect to pay 5.0% more for groceries, 4.6% less for utilities, and 3.7% less for transportation.
How does Saint Paul, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Saint Paul, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$876/month
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One Bedroom
$951/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,107/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,802/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.