Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
St. Paul, MN
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
St Paul, MN rent rose 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,372/month. Renters today are paying $1 more per month on average than last year, though rents have softened 1.1% month over month recently.
Compared to national trends
St Paul sits 28.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 542 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in St Paul run around $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,186/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,500/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,971/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,428/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Capitol rents climbed 25.6% year over year to $1,641/month across 10 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 2.8% rise. Beaver Lake Heights saw rents fall 39.9% year over year to $1,323/month.
Median rent
Median rent in St Paul
$1,372/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in St Paul is $1,372 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $558 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in St Paul
542
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 3% 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 $1,303, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in St Paul run $1,186 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,095 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,186 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 |  2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,971 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,428 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dayton's Bluff | $1,297 | |
Downtown St Paul | $1,587 | |
Highland | $1,275 | |
Merriam Park East | $1,376 | |
North Of Maryland | $1,165 | |
Payne Phalen | $1,099 | |
Snelling Hamline | $1,487 | |
St Anthony | $1,577 | |
Summit University | $1,428 | |
West Seventh | $1,560 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,303 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,607 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,125 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,186
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,971
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,428
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Downtown St Paul
Average rent
$1,587
Payne Phalen
Average rent
$1,099
St Anthony
Average rent
$1,577
Dayton's Bluff
Average rent
$1,297
Highland
Average rent
$1,275
Summit University
Average rent
$1,428
West Seventh
Average rent
$1,560
Merriam Park East
Average rent
$1,376
Snelling Hamline
Average rent
$1,487
North Of Maryland
Average rent
$1,165
Apartments
Average rent
$1,303
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,607
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
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.
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
29%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in St Paul, MN is 5% lower than the median rent in Arden Hills, MN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,495
4%$1,415
5%$1,519
5%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
3d ago
1849 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$575–$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Macalester - Groveland house for rent in St. Paul
1971 Juliet Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
1 bed
1 bath
$600
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
1015 York Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$1,075
Apartment for rent
51m ago
2124 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
4 beds
2 baths
$850
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
53m ago
111 Kellogg Blvd E, St. Paul, MN 55101
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,144–$3,855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1009 Grand Ave #NA, St. Paul, MN 55105
3 beds
3 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Sep 1
3h ago
Verified
455 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,127–$3,188
Apartment for rent
51m ago
Verified
304 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,168–$2,009
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
99 W California Ave, St. Paul, MN 55117
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,108–$1,437
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
217 Nebraska Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55117
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,560
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
616 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,375
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
136 Western Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55102
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$999–$1,345
Apartment for rent
51m ago
Verified
304 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,168–$2,009
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
845 Cleveland Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,322–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
8h ago
Verified
845 Cleveland Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55116
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,322–$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
8h ago
1910 Feronia Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,385
Apartment for rent
1d ago
441 Lynnhurst Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104
2 beds
1 bath
$1,289
Apartment for rent
3d ago
256 Marshall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
Studio
1 bath
$750
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 $1,372 per month as of July 25, 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 increased by 3% since last year.
How does St Paul rent compare to the national average?
Rent in St Paul is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $558 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in St Paul?
The most affordable neighborhoods in St Paul are Payne Phalen ($1,099/mo), North Of Maryland ($1,165/mo), and Highland ($1,275/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in St. Paul average around $1,230/month (up 1.9% year over year) and two-bedrooms approximately $1,590/month (down 1.4% annually).
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).