Average Rent in St Paul, MN
18 apartment buildings, 158 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,651/mo
market average
Cheapest
$795/mo
Apartment Resource Group
Properties
18
tracked daily
Units
158
available now
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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.
Apartment Resource Group
1041 Grand Ave #141, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
St. Albans Flats
682 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
Waterford Place Townhomes
1130 Town Centre Dr, St Paul, MN 55123, USA
Samir Properties
461 Maryland Ave W #203, St Paul, MN 55117, USA
Marjon Terrace
2390 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55116, USA
Kellogg Square
111 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
MODA on Raymond
760 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apartment Resource Group 1041 Grand Ave #141, St Paul, MN 55105, USA | $795 | $1,096 | $1.43 | 4.6 (94) | 7 |
| 2 | St. Albans Flats 682 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA | $999 | $1,360 | $1.89 | 5 (1) | 14 |
| 3 | Waterford Place Townhomes 1130 Town Centre Dr, St Paul, MN 55123, USA | $999 | $1,356 | $1.90 | 4.2 (41) | 17 |
| 4 | Samir Properties 461 Maryland Ave W #203, St Paul, MN 55117, USA | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1.66 | 4.6 (83) | 5 |
| 5 | Marjon Terrace 2390 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55116, USA | $1,060 | $1,060 | $1.32 | 4.3 (10) | 1 |
| 6 | Kellogg Square 111 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55101, USA | $1,087 | $1,952 | $1.86 | 4.2 (289) | 21 |
| 7 | MODA on Raymond 760 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114, USA | $1,099 | $1,584 | $2.67 | 4.5 (49) | 9 |
Explore Each Property
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
Waterford Place Townhomes
4.2 (41)1130 Town Centre Dr, St Paul, MN 55123, USA
Samir Properties
4.6 (83)461 Maryland Ave W #203, St Paul, MN 55117, USA
Marjon Terrace
4.3 (10)2390 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55116, USA
Kellogg Square
4.2 (289)111 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
St Paul, MN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in St Paul, MN is $1,651 per month, based on 158 units across 18 apartment communities. Prices range from $795 at Apartment Resource Group to $1,573 at 2700 University.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,421/mo | $795/mo | 49 |
| 1 Bed | $1,389/mo | $850/mo | 59 |
| 2 Bed | $2,095/mo | $1,175/mo | 38 |
| 3 Bed | $2,595/mo | $1,099/mo | 10 |
| 4 Bed | $2,218/mo | $2,218/mo | 1 |
| 5 Bed | $1,607/mo | $1,607/mo | 1 |
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 $1,389/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,095/mo. At the local median household income of $73,055, that works out to 27% 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 32% 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
$66,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,651/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($795/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in St Paul, MN is $73,055 , about 8% 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) | $1,651 |
| Utilities | $474 |
| Groceries | $565 |
| Transportation | $1,131 |
| Healthcare | $552 |
| Other goods and services | $882 |
| Estimated total | $5,255/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 | $2,272 | +38% | 40 |
| Eagan, MN | $1,721 | +4% | 13 |
| Rochester, MN | $1,897 | +15% | 10 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | $1,406 | -15% | 9 |
| Plymouth, MN | $2,217 | +34% | 7 |
| Bloomington, MN | $2,384 | +44% | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in St Paul, MN?
The average rent in St Paul, MN is $1,651 per month, based on 158 units across 18 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in St Paul, MN?
The lowest available rent in St Paul, MN starts at $795 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 $1,389/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $850/mo across 59 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in St Paul, MN?
2-bedroom apartments in St Paul, MN average $2,095/mo. Units start from $1,175/mo across 38 units currently listed.
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