Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN

Prices and availability in South St. Paul, MN were last updated on 13 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in South St. Paul, MN are: The Yards and Backyards, The Backyards, The Yards, 224 Park Street West and 1110 Holiday So. St. Paul.

The average rent in South St. Paul, MN is $1,248.

The price range for a studio apartment in South St. Paul, MN is between $1,305 and $1,495.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South St. Paul, MN is between $1,305 and $2,575.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South St. Paul, MN is between $1,575 and $2,575.

In South St. Paul 30% of the housing is rented out compared to 70% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 24% of South St. Paul's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 56% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in South St. Paul is 55 years old, with none being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 7 stories, of which 66% are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and 34% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in South St. Paul are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 59% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 31% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.