Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
St. Louis Park, MN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    St Louis Park, MN rent slipped 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $78 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.6% month-over-month increase in September 2026.

  • St Louis Park sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 88 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters in this Minnesota suburb.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in St Louis Park run around $1,109/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,225/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,637/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,312/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,845/month. Apartments make up 61.7% of rentals, while houses rent for a median of $2,499/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Browndale rents fell 70.1% year over year to $2,090/month across 11 rentals, a stark contrast to the citywide decline of 5.4%. This hyperlocal cooldown shows significant variation within St Louis Park's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in St Louis Park

$1,549/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in St Louis Park is $1,549 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St Louis Park

88

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $1,410, whereas a house costs $2,499. 1-bedroom apartments in St Louis Park run $1,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,610.

Listings

Studio

$1,109

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,225

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,637

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,312

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,845

44%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,109

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,637

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,312

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,845

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

1%

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$1,549
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,480
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Louis Park, MN is 5% higher than the median rent in Arden Hills, MN.

Discover rentals in St. Louis Park, MN

Westwood Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Westwood Gardens

2501 Nevada Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN 55426

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,450

Park Point Properties - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Park Point Properties

4300 Highway 7, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,175–$1,365

Trailway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

Trailway

8400 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Overlook on 100 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Overlook on 100

2524 Highway 100 S, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,245–$1,600

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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 $1,549 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St Louis Park?

Average rent prices in St Louis Park have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

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

Rent in St Louis Park is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Louis Park?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St Louis Park are Aquila ($1,325/mo), Meadowbrook ($1,372/mo), and Wolfe Park ($1,405/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 $62,000/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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