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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
St. Paul, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where St Paul rent stands today
St Paul, MN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,349/month. Month to month rent softened modestly by 0.6%, with renters paying about the same as last year on average.
Compared to national trends
St Paul sits 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller inventory of 536 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in St Paul run around $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,147/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,490/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,400/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,250/month, while apartments sit at $1,299/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in St Paul
$1,349/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in St Paul is $1,349 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $601 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Paul
536
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,299, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in St Paul run $1,149 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,466.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,095 |  1% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,147 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,490 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 2% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dayton's Bluff | $1,270 | |
Downtown St Paul | $1,632 | |
Merriam Park East | $1,350 | |
Merriam Park West | $1,575 | |
North Of Maryland | $1,193 | |
Payne Phalen | $1,075 | |
Snelling Hamline | $1,424 | |
St Anthony | $1,430 | |
Summit University | $1,386 | |
West Seventh | $1,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,299 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $750 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,147
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,490
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Downtown St Paul
Average rent
$1,632
Payne Phalen
Average rent
$1,075
Dayton's Bluff
Average rent
$1,270
Merriam Park East
Average rent
$1,350
West Seventh
Average rent
$1,550
Summit University
Average rent
$1,386
St Anthony
Average rent
$1,430
North Of Maryland
Average rent
$1,193
Snelling Hamline
Average rent
$1,424
Merriam Park West
Average rent
$1,575
Apartments
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
7%
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
31%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Paul, MN is 9% lower than the median rent in Arden Hills, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,460
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6%$1,410
$1,575
3%Cost of living in St. Paul, MN
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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
3d ago
2124 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
4 beds
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2140 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
4 beds
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2044 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
4 beds
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1015 York Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,175
Apartment for rent
9h ago
695 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$5,795
Apartment for rent
23h ago
180 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55101
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$4,595
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
5d+ ago
Concord - Robert house for rent in St. Paul
582 State St #NA, St. Paul, MN 55107
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4m ago
Verified
455 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,066–$1,686
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
400 Luella St N, St. Paul, MN 55119
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$1,635
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1770 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,725
Apartment for rent
20h ago
508 Fry St, St. Paul, MN 55104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,229–$1,259
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
136 Western Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,145–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
99 W California Ave, St. Paul, MN 55117
2 beds
1 bath
$1,332–$1,436
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
616 Lincoln Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
Studio
1 bath
$999–$1,025
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
845 Cleveland Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
4m ago
Verified
455 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,066–$1,686
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
845 Cleveland Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
400 Luella St N, St. Paul, MN 55119
2 beds
2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
20h ago
508 Fry St, St. Paul, MN 55104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,229–$1,259
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 $1,349 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in St Paul?
Average rent prices in St Paul have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does St Paul rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Paul is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $601 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Paul?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Paul are Payne Phalen ($1,075/mo), North Of Maryland ($1,193/mo), and Dayton's Bluff ($1,270/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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).