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Rental Market Trends in Saint Paul, MN

What is the average rent in Saint Paul, MN?

$1,286/month

Average Rent

673 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Saint Paul, MN is $1,286 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,140 per month for a studio, $1,286 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,637 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,196 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,140/month
470 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,286/month
673 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,637/month
944 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,196/month
1,383 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,954/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,271/month
1,476 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,946/month
1,967 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,333/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,660/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,349/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,557/month
888 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,021/month
1,488 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,541/month
1,753 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $17 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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Rent Ranges in Saint Paul, MN
Last Updated April 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
27% $700 - $1,000/month
54% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Roosevelt-Phalen Center
$1,004/month
606 Sq Ft
Phalen Crossing
$1,004/month
606 Sq Ft
Prosperity Heights
$1,024/month
618 Sq Ft
North of Maryland
$1,032/month
686 Sq Ft
South of Maryland
$1,039/month
665 Sq Ft
Parkview
$1,108/month
739 Sq Ft
Highwood
$1,122/month
681 Sq Ft
Rosedale Park
$1,162/month
644 Sq Ft
Merriam Park West
$1,187/month
651 Sq Ft
Dayton's Bluff
$1,225/month
667 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Saint Paul?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oakland Park
$1,831/month
660 Sq Ft
Victoria Park
$1,790/month
732 Sq Ft
Summit-University
$1,759/month
701 Sq Ft
Summit Hill
$1,709/month
733 Sq Ft
West Seventh
$1,668/month
767 Sq Ft
Snelling Hamline
$1,645/month
631 Sq Ft
South St. Anthony
$1,628/month
687 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,625/month
742 Sq Ft
Lexington-Hamline North
$1,608/month
592 Sq Ft
Downtown St Paul
$1,604/month
731 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
$1,604/month
731 Sq Ft
West Seventh
$1,668/month
767 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,625/month
742 Sq Ft
Lowertown
$1,543/month
721 Sq Ft
South St. Anthony
$1,628/month
687 Sq Ft
St Anthony
$1,588/month
695 Sq Ft
Payne-Phalen
$1,386/month
707 Sq Ft
Highland
$1,494/month
740 Sq Ft
Como Park
$1,426/month
743 Sq Ft
North of Maryland
$1,032/month
686 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 $1,286, you’ll want to make about $4,286 per month or $51,432 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 6.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Paul is 20.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,140 - $2,196. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 5.7% less for utilities, and 3.2% less for transportation.

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Saint Paul, MN

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

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Apartment Averages

Roosevelt-Phalen Center

Saint Paul, MN

Oakland Park

Saint Paul, MN

Studio
$880/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,010/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,191/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,686/month
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Pioneer Endicott

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141 4th St E,
Saint Paul, MN 55101

$1,374 - $2,414 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Landmark Tower

Landmark Tower

345 Saint Peter St,
Saint Paul, MN 55102

$1,673 - $3,221 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

The Scenic

The Scenic

55 Livington Ave S,
Saint Paul, MN 55107

$1,292 - $2,893 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

Holden House

Holden House

1554 Midway Pky,
Saint Paul, MN 55108

$1,375 - $2,100 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 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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