Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
St. Paul, MN

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 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.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,395

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

501

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 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.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
55%
30%
9%
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 3% 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 $1,336. A 1-bedroom apartment in St. Paul, MN costs about $1,199 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 $2,412.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,199

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,559

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,999

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,699

2%

2%

Studio

$1,100

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,559

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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$1,455
decreased by23%

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

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2143 Marshall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104, USA
309 Birmingham St, St. Paul, MN 55106, USA
1041 Magnolia Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55106, USA
293 Page St E, St. Paul, MN 55107, USA
188 Wyoming St E, Saint Paul, MN 55107, USA
1841 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55119, USA
1576 Sargent Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105, USA
1267 Cook Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55106, USA
1317 Reaney Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106, USA
995 Saint Albans St N, St. Paul, MN 55103, USA
346 Cleveland Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55104, USA
1100 Minnehaha Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106, USA
518 Charles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103, USA
1051 North Arkwright Street, St. Paul, MN 55130, USA
717 Conway Street, St. Paul, MN 55106, USA
543 Como Ave, St. Paul, MN 55117, USA
311 Pleasant Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102, USA
96 Arlington Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55117, USA
1705 Ivy Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55106, USA
999 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA

Discover rentals in St. Paul, MN

6-1849 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

6-1849

1849 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$575–$1,699

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

$735

Apartment for rent

Ames Lake Neighborhood - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Ames Lake Neighborhood

1144 Barclay St, St. Paul, MN 55106

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$799–$2,099

Apartment for rent

Magnolia - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.8

Very good

Magnolia

1841 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55119

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,065

Apartment for rent

Grand and Finn Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

20h 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

2179 Margaret St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Conway house for rent in St. Paul

$850 - 2 rooms for rent in shared house.

2179 Margaret St #NA, St. Paul, MN 55119

2 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

Available Feb 2

Fuller - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Fuller

230 Fuller Ave, St. Paul, MN 55103

1–2 beds

1 bath

$915–$1,095

Apartment for rent