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Rental Market Trends in Saint Paul, MN

What is the average rent in Saint Paul, MN?

$1,269/month

Average Rent

675 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Saint Paul, MN is $1,269 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $1,113 per month for a studio, $1,269 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,604 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,150 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,113/month
462 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,269/month
675 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,604/month
950 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,150/month
1,363 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,428/month
501 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,693/month
1,068 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,280/month
1,519 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,895/month
2,192 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,305/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,653/month
1,085 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,038/month
826 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,469/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,944/month
1,284 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $9 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Saint Paul, MN
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saint Paul, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% 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

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Paul?

Based on current rent prices, Prosperity Heights, South of Maryland and North of Maryland are the most affordable neighborhoods in Saint Paul.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prosperity Heights
$1,010/month
644 Sq Ft
South of Maryland
$1,021/month
609 Sq Ft
North of Maryland
$1,036/month
684 Sq Ft
Highwood
$1,110/month
674 Sq Ft
Woodland Park
$1,138/month
605 Sq Ft
Merriam Park West
$1,159/month
659 Sq Ft
Summit Hill
$1,216/month
691 Sq Ft
Lindley Heights
$1,224/month
623 Sq Ft
Dayton's Bluff
$1,239/month
642 Sq Ft
Midway Highland Park
$1,253/month
604 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oakland Park
$1,904/month
675 Sq Ft
Victoria Park
$1,752/month
743 Sq Ft
West Seventh
$1,677/month
754 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,664/month
738 Sq Ft
Snelling Hamline
$1,642/month
628 Sq Ft
South St. Anthony
$1,642/month
741 Sq Ft
St Anthony
$1,628/month
745 Sq Ft
Capitol
$1,621/month
764 Sq Ft
Lexington-Hamline North
$1,610/month
622 Sq Ft
Downtown St Paul
$1,608/month
724 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, West Seventh and Arts District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown St Paul
$1,608/month
724 Sq Ft
West Seventh
$1,677/month
754 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,664/month
738 Sq Ft
Lowertown
$1,509/month
708 Sq Ft
South St. Anthony
$1,642/month
741 Sq Ft
St Anthony
$1,628/month
745 Sq Ft
Payne-Phalen
$1,371/month
696 Sq Ft
Highland
$1,577/month
769 Sq Ft
Como Park
$1,442/month
743 Sq Ft
West Side
$1,382/month
653 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 $1,269, you’ll want to make about $4,230 per month or $50,760 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 6.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Paul is 20.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,113 - $2,150. You can expect to pay 4.8% more for groceries, 5.2% less for utilities, and 2.9% less for transportation.

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

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Apartment Averages

Prosperity Heights

Saint Paul, MN

Oakland Park

Saint Paul, MN

Studio
$902/month
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One Bedroom
$1,076/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,228/month
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Three Bedroom
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Holden House

Holden House

1554 Midway Pky,
Saint Paul, MN 55108

$1,375 - $2,279 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Pioneer Endicott

Pioneer Endicott

141 4th St E,
Saint Paul, MN 55101

$1,103 - $2,353 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Landmark Tower

Landmark Tower

345 Saint Peter St,
Saint Paul, MN 55102

$1,324 - $3,149 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

The Scenic

The Scenic

55 Livington Ave S,
Saint Paul, MN 55107

$1,375 - $3,520 Plus Fees

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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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