Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
South St. Paul, MN

Median rent

Median rent in South St Paul

$1,637/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in South St Paul is $1,637 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $263 less per month.

$2.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South St Paul

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South St Paul rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South St. Paul, MN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in South St. Paul, MN

Average rent prices in South St Paul have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in South St. Paul, MN

Rent prices in South St Paul vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South St Paul is $1,647, whereas a house costs $2,449. 1-bedroom apartments in South St Paul run $1,665 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,695

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,583

No Change

24%

3 bedroom

$2,000

26%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,199

No Change

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,583

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South St. Paul, 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.

How does rent in South St Paul, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South St Paul and Brooklyn Center by all bedroom counts and property types.

South St Paul

Median rent price$1,637
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,179
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South St Paul, MN is 39% higher than the median rent in Brooklyn Center, MN.

Discover rentals in South St. Paul, MN

Willis Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

7.4

Very good

Willis Apartments

1555 Willis Ave, South St Paul, MN 55075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
930 Summit Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

930 Summit Ave.

930 Summit Ave, South St. Paul, MN 55075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for South St. Paul, MN

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

How much is rent in South St Paul?

The average rent in South St Paul is $1,637 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South St Paul?

Average rent prices in South St Paul have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

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

Rent in South St Paul is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $263 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South St Paul?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South St Paul are South Park ($1,275/mo), Spring Park ($1,295/mo), and Oak Park ($1,325/mo).

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

To comfortably afford rent in South St Paul, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/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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