Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Average rent in
St. Paul, MN

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Last updated on March 18, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Paul, MN is $1,395. This is -27%, or $505, lower than the national average.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,395

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

505

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in St. Paul, MN is $1,395. This is -27%, or $505, lower than the national average.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
55%
30%
10%
3%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,330. A 1-bedroom apartment in St. Paul, MN costs about $1,245 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,595. Houses for rent in St. Paul, MN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,395.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,245

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,590

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,995

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,611

2%

3%

Studio

$1,100

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,590

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,611

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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$1,395
decreased by27%

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 Paul, MN is 4% 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 Arden Hills

Discover rentals in St. Paul, MN

Grand and Finn Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

5d+ 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

5d+ 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

13h ago

8.8

Very good

Magnolia

1841 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55119

1–2 beds

1 bath

$895–$1,135

Apartment for rent

Ames Lake Neighborhood - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Ames Lake Neighborhood

1144 Barclay St, St. Paul, MN 55106

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$1,918

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1858 Magnolia Ave E - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Eastern Hazel Park apartment for rent in St. Paul

Magnolia - 1858-103

1858 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55119

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 17

1858 Magnolia Ave E - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Eastern Hazel Park apartment for rent in St. Paul

Magnolia - 1858-303

1858 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55119

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 17

Linden & Loon - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7

Very good

Linden & Loon

2143 2143 - 2149 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104

4 beds

4 baths

$995

Apartment for rent