Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MN

Median rent

Median rent in St. Paul

$1,557/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in St. Paul is $1,557 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $342 less per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St. Paul

1,661

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St. Paul rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MN

Average rent prices in St. Paul have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MN

Rent prices in St. Paul vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St. Paul is $1,494, whereas a house costs $2,512. 1-bedroom apartments in St. Paul run $1,276 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.

Listings

Studio

$1,096

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,289

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,695

-

4%

3 bedroom

$2,050

-

19%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,096

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,289

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MN

2d ago

7.9

Very good

3142-44 Bloomington Ave

3142 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$350–$1,600

1845 Stinson Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

7.1

Very good

1845 Stinson Blvd

1845 Stinson Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Studio

0 baths

$550

3706 Penn Ave N #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Folwell apartment for rent in Minneapolis

3706 Penn Ave N

3706 Penn Ave N #1, Minneapolis, MN 55412

1 bed

1 bath

$650

1649 Fernwood St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Saint Paul

1 bed

1 bath

$680

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the St. Paul rental market.

How much is rent in St. Paul?

The average rent in St. Paul is $1,557 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St. Paul?

Average rent prices in St. Paul have increased by 4% since last year.

How does St. Paul rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St. Paul is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $342 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in St. Paul?

To comfortably afford rent in St. Paul, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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