Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
St. Louis Park, MN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    St Louis Park, MN rent slipped 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,599/month. Renters today pay $51 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.9% increase month over month in October 2026.

  • St Louis Park is 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 68 total rentals providing a smaller but diverse market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms $1,290/month, 2-bedrooms $1,649/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,075/month. Apartments make up 72% of total rentals, with houses at a median of $2,450/month. The $1,649 median for 2-bedrooms reflects the most common rental size.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Cedarhurst rents fell 74.3% year over year to $1,475/month across 13 rentals, a much larger decline than the citywide 3.1% drop. Lenox and Cobblecrest also saw steep declines of 49.6% and 37.9%, respectively, indicating localized cooldowns within St Louis Park.

Median rent

Median rent in St Louis Park

$1,599/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Louis Park is $1,599 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $301 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Louis Park

68

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St Louis Park 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+

Rent trends in St. Louis Park, MN

Average rent prices in St Louis Park have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 St. Louis Park, MN

Rent prices in St Louis Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Louis Park is $1,475, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in St Louis Park run $1,270 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,630.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

3%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,289

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,649

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,290

8%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,075

5%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,289

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,649

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,290

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,075

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in St. Louis Park, 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 St Louis Park, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in St Louis Park and Arden Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.

St Louis Park

Median rent price$1,599
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Louis Park, MN is 10% higher than the median rent in Arden Hills, MN.

Discover rentals in St. Louis Park, MN

7930 W 26th St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Willow Park apartment for rent in St. Louis Park

3 beds

3 baths

$800

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.
Trailway - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Trailway

8400 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426

2 beds

1 bath

$1,065–$1,075

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.
Aquila Flats - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Aquila Flats

8216 W 31st St, St. Louis Park, MN 55426

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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.
Park Point Properties - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

7h ago

8.3

Very good

Park Point Properties

4300 Highway 7, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,365

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 St. Louis Park, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the St Louis Park rental market.

How much is rent in St Louis Park?

The average rent in St Louis Park is $1,599 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Louis Park?

Average rent prices in St Louis Park have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does St Louis Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St Louis Park is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $301 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Louis Park?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Louis Park are Aquila ($1,288/mo), Texa Tonka ($1,377/mo), and Triangle ($1,402/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in St Louis Park?

To comfortably afford rent in St Louis Park, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in St Louis Park?

January offers the best rental deals in St. Louis Park, with rents running about 4.3% lower than peak season in May. January also sees the least competition among renters, making it easier to secure your preferred apartment.

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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