Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
West St. Paul, MN

Median rent

Median rent in West St Paul

$1,329/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in West St Paul is $1,329 per month as of May 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $620 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West St Paul

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West St Paul rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West St. Paul, MN

Average rent prices in West St Paul have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 West St. Paul, MN

Rent prices in West St Paul vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West St Paul is $1,329, whereas a house costs $2,187. 1-bedroom apartments in West St Paul run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,199

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,399

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,265

8%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,700

10%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,265

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in West St Paul and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.

West St Paul

Median rent price$1,329
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West St Paul, MN is 3% higher than the median rent in Altoona, WI.

Discover rentals in West St. Paul, MN

Live at The Oaks of West Saint Paul | Spacious & Comfortable Living - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

11h ago

8.8

Very good

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,399

Apartment for rent

Bellows Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Bellows Court

1530 Bellows St, West St Paul, MN 55118

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,249–$1,549

Apartment for rent

Riverwest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.4

Very good

Riverwest Apartments

1075 Waterloo Ave, West St Paul, MN 55118

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,350

Apartment for rent

976 Robert St S - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in West St Paul

Twin Pines Apartments - 976-104

976 Robert St S, West St Paul, MN 55118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

Available May 22

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Frequently asked questions for West St. Paul, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the West St Paul rental market.

How much is rent in West St Paul?

The average rent in West St Paul is $1,329 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West St Paul?

Average rent prices in West St Paul have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does West St Paul rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West St Paul is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $620 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West St Paul?

To comfortably afford rent in West St Paul, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in West St Paul?

West St. Paul, Minnesota welcomes pets with open arms across its rental market. Pet-friendly policies are available in the vast majority of listings, reflecting the community's accommodating approach to renters with four-legged companions.

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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