Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MN

Median rent

Median rent in St. Paul

$1,472/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in St. Paul is $1,472 per month as of June 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $478 less per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St. Paul

1,569

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St. Paul rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 9% 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 $1,412, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in St. Paul run $1,263 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,099

-

12%

1 bedroom

$1,261

-

12%

2 bedroom

$1,650

-

13%

3 bedroom

$1,995

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,750

-

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,099

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,261

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last year

7%

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

Grand and Finn Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Grand and Finn Apartments

2124 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

4 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

Grand & Finn II - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Grand & Finn II

2140 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

4 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

2044 Grand Ave Apartments | St. Paul - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2044 Grand Ave Apartments | St. Paul

2044 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

4 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

1372 Selby Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

1372 Selby Avenue

1372 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

3 beds

1 bath

$1,160

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,472 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St. Paul?

Average rent prices in St. Paul have increased by 9% since last year.

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

Rent in St. Paul is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $478 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 $59,000/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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