Average Rent in South St. Paul, MN and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in South St. Paul, MN

Average rent prices in South St Paul have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,797. 1-bedroom apartments in South St Paul run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.


Studio	$1,439	2%	5%
1 bedroom	$1,720	1%	11%
2 bedroom	$2,118	2%	5%
3 bedroom	$1,950	5%	3%
4 bedroom	$2,199	51%	-

		Listings
Hepburn Park	$1,377
Mississippi Landing	$1,395
Oak Park	$1,490
Riverside Park	$1,725
South Park	$1,329
Spring Park	$1,695


Apartments	$1,495	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,195	1%	-
Houses	$1,797	2%	No Change
Rooms	$700	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,439

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,720

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,118

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

51%

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$1,565

20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,215

38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South St Paul, MN is 29% higher than the median rent in Brooklyn Center, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,215

$2,000

$1,725

$1,500

$1,895

$1,225

$1,650

$2,395

$2,100

$1,430

$1,250

$1,475

Discover rentals in South St. Paul, MN

2d ago

7.7

Very good

930 Summit Ave.

930 Summit Ave, South St. Paul, MN 55075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Very good

Elrose Apartments 1500

1500 Elrose Ct, South St Paul, MN 55075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

4d ago

Riverside Park house for rent in South St. Paul

422 4th Avenue South - 1

422 4th Ave S #1, South St. Paul, MN 55075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,315

House for rent

Available Aug 1

5d+ ago

South Park apartment for rent in South St. Paul

Summit Bryant - 1120-103

1120 Bryant Ave, South St. Paul, MN 55075

2 beds

1 bath

$1,315

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 12

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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 $1,565 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South St Paul?

Average rent prices in South St Paul have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

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

Rent in South St Paul is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $385 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South St Paul?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South St Paul are South Park ($1,329/mo), Hepburn Park ($1,377/mo), and Mississippi Landing ($1,395/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 $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South St Paul?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in South St Paul, Mn is $1,578, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,022.

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).