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 801 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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Downtown St. Paul is $1,635 per month, a 2.68% increase from last years average of $1,592.

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

In Downtown St. Paul, studios rent for $1,212 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,516 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,080 per month.

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

The typical apartment in Downtown St. Paul offers about 801 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 481 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 723 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,119 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 45% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown St. Paul is $1,635, a 2.68% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,592.

Studio Apartments at $1,212 offer the most budget-friendly option with 481 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 723 square feet for $1,516, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,080 offer 1,119 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,635	801 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,212	481 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,516	723 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,080	1,119 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

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

Rental prices in Downtown St. Paul, St. Paul, MN have increased by 2.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,592 to $1,635.

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 (45%) 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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown St. Paul?

North End St. Paul $1,163/month

Greater East Side St. Paul $1,180/month

Payne-Phalen $1,187/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,526/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Downtown St. Paul?

Saint Anthony Park $1,712/month

West Seventh $1,778/month

West Side St. Paul $1,865/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	$1,865
West Seventh	$1,778
Saint Anthony Park	$1,712
Union Park	$1,670
Downtown St. Paul	$1,635
Summit - University	$1,613
Summit Hill	$1,563
Highland	$1,545
Como	$1,538
Macalester - Groveland	$1,470
Battle Creek - Highwood	$1,335
Hamline Midway	$1,262
Dayton's Bluff	$1,215
Payne-Phalen	$1,187
Greater East Side St. Paul	$1,180
North End St. Paul	$1,163

St. Paul | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown St. Paul is 22% higher than in Battle Creek - Highwood

$1,635

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

Average Rent $1,635

$1,335

Battle Creek - Highwood rent is 18% lower than St. Paul average

Average Rent $1,335

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.