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Rental Market Trends in West Saint Paul, MN

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

$1,156/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in West Saint Paul, MN is $1,156 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in West Saint Paul more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Saint Paul, you can expect to pay about $1,068 per month for a studio, $1,156 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,493 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,222 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,068/month
464 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,156/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,493/month
991 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,222/month
1,385 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,179/month
1,201 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 West Saint Paul, MN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $37 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 West Saint Paul, MN
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Saint Paul, MN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
78% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Saint Paul?

Based on current rent prices, Emerson Estates, Westwood Ridge and Imperial Ridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Saint Paul.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Emerson Estates
$1,220/month
714 Sq Ft
Westwood Ridge
$1,270/month
775 Sq Ft
Imperial Ridge
$1,312/month
771 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Saint Paul?

Based on current rent prices, Imperial Ridge, Westwood Ridge and Emerson Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Saint Paul.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Imperial Ridge
$1,312/month
771 Sq Ft
Westwood Ridge
$1,270/month
775 Sq Ft
Emerson Estates
$1,220/month
714 Sq Ft

Which West Saint Paul neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in West Saint Paul with the most apartments available are Emerson Estates, Westwood Ridge and Imperial Ridge .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Emerson Estates
$1,220/month
714 Sq Ft
Westwood Ridge
$1,270/month
775 Sq Ft
Imperial Ridge
$1,312/month
771 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in West Saint Paul is $1,156, you’ll want to make about $3,853 per month or $46,236 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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45 Butler Ave E,
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$1,416 - $1,935

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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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