Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
St. Paul, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
St Paul, MN rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,365/month. Renters today are paying $63 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
St Paul sits 28.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The city has 514 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in St Paul run around $1,104/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,195/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,575/month. Rents climb to $2,374/month for 4+ bedroom units, with 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms making up most of the rental inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Concord Robert rents rose 28.6% year over year to $1,718/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 2.1%. Beaver Lake Heights saw rents fall 36.8% year over year to $1,129/month, showing varied neighborhood trends in St Paul.
Median rent
Median rent in St Paul
$1,365/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in St Paul is $1,365 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $535 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Paul
514
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of St Paul rentals at each price point
Rent trends in St. Paul, MN
Average rent prices in St Paul have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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. Paul, MN
Rent prices in St Paul vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St Paul is $1,311, whereas a house costs $2,039. 1-bedroom apartments in St Paul run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,103 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,575 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 |  1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,374 | 12% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dayton's Bluff | $1,299 | |
Downtown St Paul | $1,610 | |
Highland | $1,272 | |
Merriam Park East | $1,387 | |
North Of Maryland | $1,100 | |
Payne Phalen | $1,185 | |
Snelling Hamline | $1,390 | |
St Anthony | $1,495 | |
Summit University | $1,356 | |
West Seventh | $1,672 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,311 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,675 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,039 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,103
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,374
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
13%
Downtown St Paul
Average rent
$1,610
Payne Phalen
Average rent
$1,185
Highland
Average rent
$1,272
St Anthony
Average rent
$1,495
West Seventh
Average rent
$1,672
Summit University
Average rent
$1,356
Dayton's Bluff
Average rent
$1,299
Merriam Park East
Average rent
$1,387
Snelling Hamline
Average rent
$1,390
North Of Maryland
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,311
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,039
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
8%
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.
How does rent in St Paul, MN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in St Paul and Arden Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
St Paul
28%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Paul, MN is 8% lower than the median rent in Arden Hills, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,480
1%$1,595
5%$1,517
2%$1,499
6%$1,599
1%$1,810
2%$1,781
8%$2,087
6%$1,580
$1,495
3%$1,499
1%$1,549
4%Cost of living in St. Paul, MN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 6% lower |
Discover rentals in St. Paul, MN
1d ago
639 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55116
4 beds
2 baths
$675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1554 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
4 beds
2 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Dayton's Bluff apartment for rent in St. Paul
856 Fremont Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106
4 beds
2 baths
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 21
3d ago
1015 York Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highland apartment for rent in St. Paul
Cretin & Montreal Ave #754, St. Paul, MN 55116
2 beds
2 baths
$4,260
Apartment for rent
18h ago
111 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55101
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$3,699
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
77 9th St E, St. Paul, MN 55101
Studio–2 beds
1–4 baths
$1,588–$3,646
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Summit - University condo for rent in St. Paul
546 Ashland Ave #546, St. Paul, MN 55102
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
21h ago
Verified
455 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,174–$3,188
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
400 Luella St N, St. Paul, MN 55119
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,530–$1,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
508 Fry St, St. Paul, MN 55104
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,229–$1,319
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1769 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
4 beds
2 baths
$2,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
136 Western Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55102
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$999–$1,145
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
616 Lincoln Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
Studio
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
845 Cleveland Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5h ago
Verified
304 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,162–$2,158
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
845 Cleveland Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
23h ago
Verified
400 Luella St N, St. Paul, MN 55119
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
441 Lynnhurst Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,289
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
304 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,481–$1,921
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for St. Paul, MN
Quick answers to common questions about the St Paul rental market.
How much is rent in St Paul?
The average rent in St Paul is $1,365 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St Paul?
Average rent prices in St Paul have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does St Paul rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Paul is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $535 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Paul?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Paul are North Of Maryland ($1,100/mo), Payne Phalen ($1,185/mo), and Highland ($1,272/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in St Paul?
To comfortably afford rent in St Paul, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in St Paul?
June offers the best rental deals in St. Paul with the lowest rents of the year, while November sees peak pricing with roughly 2.8% difference between the seasons. April tends to be most competitive with higher demand, so June timing could save you money compared to fall months.
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).