Last updated
Average Rent in St Paul, MN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 18 apartment communities in St Paul, MN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,593/mo
▼ 12.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$835/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
18
tracked daily
Units Listed
208
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in St Paul, MN
Compare average rent across St Paul, MN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Park | $2,387 | $1,603 | 1 | 7 |
| Saint Anthony Park | $1,731 | $1,155 | 5 | 56 |
| Dayton's Bluff | $1,673 | $1,250 | 1 | 18 |
| Downtown | $1,586 | $835 | 4 | 72 |
| West Seventh - Fort Road | $1,557 | $1,392 | 1 | 9 |
| South Como | $1,383 | $1,219 | 1 | 5 |
| St Paul 55108 | $1,373 | $999 | 1 | 19 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in St Paul, MN?
As of May 2026, the average rent in St Paul, MN is $1,593 per month across 18 apartment communities and 208 available units. Rents have decreased $222 (12.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Housing Hub | Property Management & Real Estate Investment Services starting at $835/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,354/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,350/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,893/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,043/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,891/mo.
Prices range from $835 to $4,527 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 45 units are currently listed.
St Paul, MN Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in St Paul, MN
Rent Prices by Apartment in St Paul, MN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Hub | Property Management & Real Estate Investment Services | $835/mo | $1,252/mo | 41 | 4.3 |
| Apartment Resource Group | $950/mo | $1,052/mo | 8 | 4.6 |
| St. Albans Flats | $950/mo | $1,312/mo | 11 | 5 |
| Amber Union | $999/mo | $1,373/mo | 19 | 3.8 |
| Old Hudson Place | $1,109/mo | $1,154/mo | 2 | 4 |
| MODA on Raymond | $1,155/mo | $1,675/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| Marjon Terrace | $1,195/mo | $1,195/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for St Paul, MN Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in St Paul, MN
What is the average rent in St Paul, MN?
Is rent going up or down in St Paul, MN?
What is the cheapest apartment in St Paul, MN?
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in St Paul, MN?
How many apartments are available in St Paul, MN?
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.
Explore St Paul, MN Apartments
Browse all 18 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.