What is the average rent in St. Paul?

The average rent for an apartment in St. Paul is $1,426. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average Rent in St. Paul & Rent Prices by Neighborhood

Average rent in St. Paul, MN

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,426	804 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in St. Paul?

The average size for a St. Paul, MN apartment is 804 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.

57,919 or 48% of the households in St. Paul, MN are renter-occupied while 61,586 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in St. Paul, MN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Hamline Midway	$1,678
West Side St. Paul	$1,660
Downtown St. Paul	$1,611
Summit Hill	$1,566
Saint Anthony Park	$1,564
Summit - University	$1,549
West Seventh	$1,490
Union Park	$1,462
Dayton's Bluff	$1,442
Highland	$1,388
Thomas - Dale	$1,343
Macalester - Groveland	$1,318
Como	$1,275
North End St. Paul	$1,200
Battle Creek - Highwood	$1,155
Greater East Side St. Paul	$1,155
Payne-Phalen	$1,077

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in St. Paul?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St. Paul are Payne-Phalen, where the average rent goes for $1,077/month, Battle Creek - Highwood, where renters pay $1,155/mo on average, and Greater East Side St. Paul, where the average rent goes for $1,155/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from North End St. Paul ($1,200), Como ($1,275), and Macalester - Groveland ($1,318), where the asking prices are below the average St. Paul rent of $1,426/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in St. Paul?

The most expensive neighborhoods in St. Paul are Downtown St. Paul ($1,611), West Side St. Paul ($1,660) and Hamline Midway ($1,678).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in St. Paul?

The most popular neighborhood in St. Paul is Downtown St. Paul, where there are 24 listings with an average rent of $1,611. Next up is Highland, where apartments go for $1,388/month, followed by Saint Anthony Park with $1,564 If you’re looking to rent in St. Paul’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out West Seventh, where renters pay $1,490 on average, and Union Park, where the average monthly rent is $1,462.

St. Paul | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Battle Creek - Highwood is 9% lower than in Como

$1,155

Battle Creek - Highwood rent is 19% lower than St. Paul average

Average Rent $1,155

$1,275

Como rent is 11% lower than St. Paul average

Average Rent $1,275

How St. Paul Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Minneapolis	$1,680
Minneapolis	$1,680
St. Paul	$1,426
Moorhead	$1,014
Rochester	$1,489
St. Louis Park	$1,802
St. Louis Park	$1,802
St. Cloud	$1,069
Bloomington	$1,686
Edina	$1,727
Bloomington	$1,686
Edina	$1,727
Burnsville	$1,468
Minnetonka	$1,651
Burnsville	$1,468
Coon Rapids	$1,363
Eagan	$1,561
Woodbury	$1,872
Hopkins	$1,669
Maplewood	$1,236
Brooklyn Park	$1,251

What is the average price for a storage unit in St. Paul?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in St. Paul is $142.83. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.