Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
St. Paul, MN

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Paul, MN is $1,388. This is -29%, or $561, lower than the national average.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,388

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

513

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Paul, MN is $1,388. This is -29%, or $561, lower than the national average.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
55%
30%
10%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

51%
49%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
St. Paul, MN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Paul, MN have increased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
St. Paul, MN

The monthly rent for an apartment in St. Paul, MN is $1,310. A 1-bedroom apartment in St. Paul, MN costs about $1,200 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,550. Houses for rent in St. Paul, MN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,550

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,575

7%

1%

Studio

$1,113

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,113

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in 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.

Compare rent prices in St Paul, MN to other cities

Median rent prices in St Paul, MN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arden Hills, MN.

St Paul

Median rent price$1,388
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,429
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St Paul, MN is 3% lower than the median rent in Arden Hills, MN.

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Cost of living in
St. Paul, MN

The overall cost of living in St. Paul, MN is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

5% higher

Health

3% lower

Housing

19% lower

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

4% lower

Apartments for rent in Blaine

Discover rentals in St. Paul, MN

6-1849 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

6-1849

1849 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$575–$1,795

Apartment for rent

1971 Juliet Ave - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Macalester - Groveland house for rent in St. Paul

2 beds

2 baths

$600

House for rent

Available May 1

Grand and Finn Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.8

Very good

Grand and Finn Apartments

2124 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

4 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

Grand & Finn II - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Grand & Finn II

2140 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

4 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

2044 Grand Ave Apartments | St. Paul - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

2044 Grand Ave Apartments | St. Paul

2044 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

4 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

Magnolia - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9.4

Excellent

Magnolia

1841 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55119

1–2 beds

1 bath

$895–$1,115

Apartment for rent

Shamrock Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.3

Very good

Shamrock Court Apartments

2236 Lower Afton Rd E, St. Paul, MN 55119

1–3 beds

1 bath

$970–$1,466

Apartment for rent

951 - 953 Desoto Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

951 - 953 Desoto Street

953 Desoto St, St. Paul, MN 55130

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Apartment for rent