St. Paul, MN Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in St. Paul is $1,303, a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in St. Paul, MN
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,303 | 3% | 828 sq. ft. |
The average size for a St. Paul, MN apartment is 828 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
St. Paul, MN Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$7002%
- $701-$1,00026%
- $1,001-$1,50047%
- $1,501-$2,00018%
- > $2,0007%
St. Paul, MN Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households45%
- Owner-occupied Households54%
50,940 or 45% of the households in St. Paul, MN are renter-occupied while 62,059 or 54% are owner-occupied.
St. Paul, MN Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul, MN | $1,144 | $1,169 | $1,193 | $1,202 | $1,215 | $1,241 | $1,249 | $1,261 | $1,284 | $1,298 | $1,303 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in St. Paul, MN By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Payne-Phalen | $982 |
| North End St. Paul | $1,048 |
| Greater East Side St. Paul | $1,058 |
| Battle Creek - Highwood | $1,058 |
| Como | $1,111 |
| Macalester - Groveland | $1,208 |
| Highland | $1,278 |
| Thomas - Dale | $1,360 |
| West Seventh | $1,371 |
| Dayton's Bluff | $1,379 |
| West Side St. Paul | $1,435 |
| Saint Anthony Park | $1,443 |
| Summit Hill | $1,463 |
| Summit - University | $1,504 |
| Downtown St. Paul | $1,558 |
| Union Park | $1,597 |
| Hamline Midway | $1,724 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in St. Paul are Payne-Phalen, where the average rent goes for $982/month, North End St. Paul, where renters pay $1,048/mo on average, and Battle Creek - Highwood, where the average rent goes for $1,058/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Greater East Side St. Paul ($1,058), Como ($1,111), and Macalester - Groveland ($1,208), where the asking prices are below the average St. Paul rent of $1,303/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in St. Paul are Downtown St. Paul ($1,558), Union Park ($1,597) and Hamline Midway ($1,724).
The most popular neighborhood in St. Paul is Highland, where there are 27 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,278. Next up is Downtown St. Paul, where apartments go for $1,558/month, followed by Saint Anthony Park with $1,443 If you’re looking to rent in St. Paul’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Greater East Side St. Paul, where renters pay $1,058 on average, and Payne-Phalen, where the average monthly rent is $982.
St. Paul | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Battle Creek - Highwood is 5% lower than in Como
Battle Creek - Highwood rent is 19% lower than St. Paul average
| Average Rent | $1,058 |
|---|
Como rent is 15% lower than St. Paul average
| Average Rent | $1,111 |
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How St. Paul Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $1,588 | 3% |
| St. Paul | $1,303 | 3% |
| Bloomington | $1,451 | 5% |
| Edina | $1,502 | 3% |
| St. Louis Park | $1,609 | 2% |
| Maplewood | $1,101 | 4% |
| Brooklyn Center | $1,053 | 2% |
| St. Anthony | $1,203 | 2% |
| Roseville | $1,187 | 3% |
| Golden Valley | $1,523 | 3% |
| Woodbury | $1,607 | 5% |
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