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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,640, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in South St Paul run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.


Studio	$1,025	2%	10%
1 bedroom	$1,712	No Change	18%
2 bedroom	$1,599	5%	3%
3 bedroom	$2,100	3%	8%
4 bedroom	$2,199	32%	-

		Listings
Hepburn Park	$1,402
Mississippi Landing	$1,425
Oak Park	$1,416
Riverside Park	$1,545
South Park	$1,565
Spring Park	$1,745


Apartments	$1,640	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,372	3%	-
Houses	$2,200	7%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

32%

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$1,640

15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250

35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South St Paul, MN is 31% higher than the median rent in Brooklyn Center, MN.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,445

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$1,500

$1,835

$1,435

$1,677

$2,175

$1,972

$1,712

$1,250

$1,400

Discover rentals in South St. Paul, MN

5d+ 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

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 Sep 11

5d+ ago

House for rent in South St Paul

1132 7th Ave S, South St Paul, MN 55075

4 beds

2 baths

$2,449

House for rent

5d+ ago

Verified

351 4th Ave S South Saint Paul, MN 55075

351 4th Ave S, South St. Paul, MN 55075

4 beds

2 baths

$2,485

House for rent

Available Jul 29

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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 $1,640 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South St Paul?

Average rent prices in South St Paul have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

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

Rent in South St Paul is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $290 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in South St Paul?

The most affordable neighborhoods in South St Paul are Hepburn Park ($1,402/mo), Oak Park ($1,416/mo), and Mississippi Landing ($1,425/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 $66,000/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?

Based on our current listings data, Riverside Park, Hepburn Park, and South Park offer the strongest rental options with high walk scores and excellent transit access. These neighborhoods provide walkable communities with frequent transit connections to the broader metro area, making them ideal for renters who want to engage with their surroundings.

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).