Average Rent in St Paul, MN
15 apartment buildings, 110 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in St Paul, MNCheapest
$1,059/mo
Old Hudson Place
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15
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Units
110
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
St Paul, MN Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Old Hudson Place
1845 Old Hudson Rd, St Paul, MN 55119, USA
Eastside 1256
1256 Wilson Ave, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
Irvine Exchange
200 Exchange St S, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
St. Albans Flats
682 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
MODA on Raymond
760 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
Five 90 Park
590 Park St, St Paul, MN 55103, USA
Kellogg Square
111 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Hudson Place 1845 Old Hudson Rd, St Paul, MN 55119, USA | $1,059 | $1,112 | $1.47/ft² | 4 (12) | 3 |
| 2 | Eastside 1256 1256 Wilson Ave, St Paul, MN 55106, USA | $1,125 | $1,614 | $1.81/ft² | 3.6 (68) | 3 |
| 3 | Irvine Exchange 200 Exchange St S, St Paul, MN 55102, USA | $1,144 as of Oct 2 | $1,439 | $2.78/ft² | 4.6 (57) | 9 |
| 4 | St. Albans Flats 682 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA | $1,145 | $1,145 | $1.64/ft² | 5 (1) | 1 |
| 5 | MODA on Raymond 760 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114, USA | $1,160 | $1,708 | $2.58/ft² | 4.5 (49) | 26 |
| 6 | Five 90 Park 590 Park St, St Paul, MN 55103, USA | $1,178 as of Sep 14 | $1,317 | $3.10/ft² | 4.8 (45) | 11 |
| 7 | Kellogg Square 111 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55101, USA | $1,217 | $1,763 | $1.88/ft² | 4.2 (289) | 23 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Old Hudson Place
4 (12)1845 Old Hudson Rd, St Paul, MN 55119, USA
Eastside 1256
3.6 (68)1256 Wilson Ave, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
Irvine Exchange
4.6 (57)200 Exchange St S, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
St. Albans Flats
5 (1)682 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
MODA on Raymond
4.5 (49)760 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
Five 90 Park
4.8 (45)590 Park St, St Paul, MN 55103, USA
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St Paul, MN neighborhoods
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St Paul, MN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in St Paul, MN is $1,829 per month, based on 110 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,059 at Old Hudson Place to $6,098 at Vintage on Selby Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,303/mo | $1,160/mo | 18 |
| 1 Bed | $1,605/mo | $1,059/mo | 55 |
| 2 Bed | $2,244/mo | $1,199/mo | 30 |
| 3 Bed | $3,159/mo | $1,975/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in St Paul, MN, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in St Paul, MN averages $1,605/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,244/mo. At the local median household income of $73,055, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in St Paul, MN at $1,248/mo. The current tracked market average runs 47% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in St Paul, MN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Demand in the Minneapolis-St. Paul rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- 3M
- Ecolab
- Securian Financial
Mean one-way commute in St Paul, MN is 22 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in St Paul, MN?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,829/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,059/mo), you need to earn at least $42,000/year.
Median household income in St Paul, MN is $73,055 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in St Paul, MN
Overall prices in St Paul, MN runs above the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by St Paul, MN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,829 |
| Utilities | $474 |
| Groceries | $565 |
| Transportation | $1,131 |
| Healthcare | $552 |
| Other goods and services | $882 |
| Estimated total | $5,433/mo |
Population
307,762
Median household income
$73,055
Census median rent
$1,248/mo
Census rent burden
29.8%
Median age
33.5
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Minnesota
How St Paul, MN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs St Paul, MN | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $2,047 | +12% | -7.8% | 72 |
| Burnsville, MN | $1,708 | -7% | -3.4% | 16 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | $2,075 | +13% | +0.4% | 16 |
| Woodbury, MN | $1,865 | +2% | -3.3% | 15 |
| Eagan, MN | $1,765 | -3% | -0.2% | 14 |
| Rochester, MN | $1,618 | -12% | -0.1% | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St Paul, MN?
The average rent in St Paul, MN is $1,829 per month, based on 110 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in St Paul, MN?
The median asking rent in St Paul, MN is $1,687 per month, computed from 110 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,829/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in St Paul, MN?
The lowest available rent in St Paul, MN starts at $1,059 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in St Paul, MN?
1-bedroom apartments in St Paul, MN average $1,605/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,059/mo across 55 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in St Paul, MN?
2-bedroom apartments in St Paul, MN average $2,244/mo. Units start from $1,199/mo across 30 units currently listed.
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