Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Highland, St. Paul, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Highland

$1,247/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland is $1,247 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $653 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Highland, St. Paul, MN

Average rent prices in Highland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Highland, St. Paul, MN

Rent prices in Highland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $1,145, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.

Listings

Studio

$1,325

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,097

1%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

25%

4 bedroom

$1,835

27%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,835

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Highland, 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 Highland, St Paul, MN compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Highland and Hiawatha by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland

Median rent price$1,247
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,470
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland, St Paul, MN is 15% lower than the median rent in Hiawatha, Minneapolis, MN.

Discover rentals in Highland, St. Paul, MN

639 Cleveland Avenue South - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

639 Cleveland Avenue South

639 Cleveland Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55116

4 beds

2 baths

$675

Rivercliff Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

Rivercliff Apartments

2441 Youngman Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116

1–2 beds

1 bath

$945–$1,055

Rockwood Place Senior Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Rockwood Place Senior Apartments

2259 Rockwood Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116

1–2 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,045

885 Saint Paul Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland apartment for rent in St. Paul

Highland Park Top Floor 2 Bedroom

885 Saint Paul Ave #5, St. Paul, MN 55116

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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Frequently asked questions for Highland, St. Paul, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Highland rental market.

How much is rent in Highland?

The average rent in Highland is $1,247 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland?

Average rent prices in Highland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Highland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $653 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland?

To comfortably afford rent in Highland, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/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).

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