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

The average size for a West St. Paul, MN apartment is 830 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 West St. Paul?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in West St. Paul is $1,355 per month, a 0.79% increase from last years average of $1,345.

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

The typical apartment in West St. Paul offers about 830 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

West St. Paul, MN Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in West St. Paul ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 69% of rentals in this range.

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

In West St. Paul, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in West St. Paul is $1,355, a 0.79% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,345.

One-bedroom apartments provide 723 square feet for $1,238, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,524 offer 999 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in West St. Paul, MN

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,355	830 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,238	723 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,524	999 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

West St. Paul, MN rent trends

Rental prices in West St. Paul, MN have increased by 0.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,345 to $1,355.

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

The largest share of rentals in West St. Paul, MN (69%) 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 West St. Paul, MN?

3,965 or 41% of the households in West St. Paul, MN are renter-occupied while 5,615 or 59% are owner-occupied.

How West St. Paul Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
West St. Paul	$1,355
Minneapolis	$1,683
St. Paul	$1,526
Moorhead	$1,109
Rochester	$1,663
St. Cloud	$1,187
Bloomington	$1,698
Mankato	$1,423
St. Louis Park	$1,762
Edina	$1,848
Woodbury	$2,132
Burnsville	$1,553
Eagan	$1,700
Roseville	$1,451
Maplewood	$1,446
Hopkins, MN	$1,577
Lakeville	$1,858
Fridley, MN	$1,471
New Brighton, MN	$1,355
Richfield, MN	$1,407
Golden Valley, MN	$1,906

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 West 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.