Apartments for Rent in South St. Paul, MN

Prices and availability in South St. Paul, MN were last updated on 14 Nov 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 $1,275 and $1,395.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South St. Paul, MN is between $1,615 and $1,975.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in South St. Paul are about 55 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 7 stories. About 66% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and 34% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.