Average Rent in St Paul, MN
18 apartment buildings, 208 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,593/mo
Cheapest
$835/mo
Properties
18
Units
208
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 18 properties in St Paul, MN.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
St Paul, MN Rent Prices
All 18 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Housing Hub | Property Management & Real Estate Investment Services
351 Kellogg Blvd E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
Apartment Resource Group
1041 Grand Ave #141, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
St. Albans Flats
682 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
Amber Union
1667 Snelling Ave N, Falcon Heights, MN 55108, USA
Old Hudson Place
1845 Old Hudson Rd, St Paul, MN 55119, USA
MODA on Raymond
760 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
Marjon Terrace
2390 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55116, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Housing Hub | Property Management & Real Estate Investment Services 351 Kellogg Blvd E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA | $835 | $1,252 | $1.58 | 4.3 (1438) | 41 |
| 2 | Apartment Resource Group 1041 Grand Ave #141, St Paul, MN 55105, USA | $950 | $1,052 | $1.36 | 4.6 (94) | 8 |
| 3 | St. Albans Flats 682 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA | $950 | $1,312 | $2.21 | 5 (1) | 11 |
| 4 | Amber Union 1667 Snelling Ave N, Falcon Heights, MN 55108, USA | $999 | $1,373 | $1.61 | 3.8 (68) | 19 |
| 5 | Old Hudson Place 1845 Old Hudson Rd, St Paul, MN 55119, USA | $1,109 | $1,154 | $1.50 | 4 (12) | 2 |
| 6 | MODA on Raymond 760 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114, USA | $1,155 | $1,675 | $2.68 | 4.5 (49) | 8 |
| 7 | Marjon Terrace 2390 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55116, USA | $1,195 | $1,195 | $1.57 | 4.3 (10) | 1 |
Explore Each Property
Housing Hub | Property Management & Real Estate Investment Services
4.3 (1438)351 Kellogg Blvd E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
Apartment Resource Group
4.6 (94)1041 Grand Ave #141, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
St. Albans Flats
5 (1)682 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
Amber Union
3.8 (68)1667 Snelling Ave N, Falcon Heights, MN 55108, USA
Old Hudson Place
4 (12)1845 Old Hudson Rd, St Paul, MN 55119, USA
MODA on Raymond
4.5 (49)760 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
St Paul, MN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in St Paul, MN is $1,593 per month, based on 208 units across 18 apartment communities. Prices range from $835 at Housing Hub | Property Management & Real Estate Investment Services to $1,603 at Vintage on Selby Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,354/mo | $899/mo | 46 |
| 1 Bed | $1,350/mo | $835/mo | 76 |
| 2 Bed | $1,893/mo | $1,135/mo | 60 |
| 3 Bed | $2,043/mo | $1,155/mo | 24 |
| 4 Bed | $1,891/mo | $1,563/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,350/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,893/mo. At the local median household income of $73,055, that works out to 26% 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 28% 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
$64,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,593/mo.
Comfortable income
$76,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($835/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.
Median household income in St Paul, MN is $73,055 , about 4% 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) | $1,593 |
| Utilities | $474 |
| Groceries | $565 |
| Transportation | $1,131 |
| Healthcare | $552 |
| Other goods and services | $882 |
| Estimated total | $5,197/mo |
Population
307,762
Median household income
$73,055
Census median rent
$1,248/mo
Rent as % of income
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.
Compare
Nearby cities in Minnesota
How St Paul, MN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs St Paul, MN | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $2,167 | +36% | 43 |
| Bloomington, MN | $1,675 | +5% | 14 |
| Eagan, MN | $1,502 | -6% | 12 |
| Plymouth, MN | $2,423 | +52% | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St Paul, MN?
The average rent in St Paul, MN is $1,593 per month, based on 208 units across 18 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in St Paul, MN?
The lowest available rent in St Paul, MN starts at $835 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in St Paul, MN?
1-bedroom apartments in St Paul, MN average $1,350/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $835/mo across 76 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in St Paul, MN?
2-bedroom apartments in St Paul, MN average $1,893/mo. Units start from $1,135/mo across 60 units currently listed.
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