What is the average apartment size in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN?

The average size for a Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN apartment is 794 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.

What is the average rent in Downtown St. Paul?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown St. Paul is $1,607 per month, a 1.95% increase from last year’s average of $1,576.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Downtown St. Paul?

In Downtown St. Paul, studios rent for $1,216 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,478 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,075 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,688 per month

What is the average apartment size in Downtown St. Paul?

The typical apartment in Downtown St. Paul offers about 794 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Downtown St. Paul?

Studio apartments in Downtown St. Paul average 485 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 715 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,124 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,507 sq. ft.

Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Downtown St. Paul?

The typical rent budget in Downtown St. Paul ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown St. Paul?

In Downtown St. Paul, 73% of households rent while 27% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown St. Paul is $1,607, a 1.95% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,576.

Studio Apartments at $1,216 offer the most budget-friendly option with 485 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 715 square feet for $1,478, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,075 offer 1,124 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,507 sq ft) for $2,688, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,607	794 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,216	485 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,478	715 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,075	1,124 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,688	1,507 sq. ft.

Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN have increased by 1.95% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,576 to $1,607.

What's the typical rent budget in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN (44%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN?

3,514 or 73% of the households in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN are renter-occupied while 1,312 or 27% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown St. Paul?

Hamline Midway $1,143/month

Payne-Phalen $1,154/month

Greater East Side St. Paul $1,164/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,512/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown St. Paul?

Saint Anthony Park $1,741/month

West Seventh $1,745/month

West Side St. Paul $1,904/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in St. Paul, MN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
West Side St. Paul	$1,904
West Seventh	$1,745
Saint Anthony Park	$1,741
Union Park	$1,644
Downtown St. Paul	$1,607
Como	$1,588
Summit - University	$1,556
Highland	$1,516
Summit Hill	$1,472
Macalester - Groveland	$1,454
Battle Creek - Highwood	$1,326
Dayton's Bluff	$1,207
North End St. Paul	$1,182
Greater East Side St. Paul	$1,164
Payne-Phalen	$1,154
Hamline Midway	$1,143

St. Paul | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown St. Paul is 21% higher than in Battle Creek - Highwood

$1,607

Downtown St. Paul rent is the same as St. Paul average

Average Rent $1,607

$1,326

Battle Creek - Highwood rent is 17% lower than St. Paul average

Average Rent $1,326

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Downtown St. Paul apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.