Average Rent in St. Paul, MN

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Current Versus Historical St. Paul, MN Rents

St. Paul rentals average $875 for a studio rental to $2,188 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,275, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $480 (-35.41%) year-over-year from $1,354 to $875. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $503 (-32.61%) year-over-year from $1,543 to $1,040. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $47 (3.70%) year-over-year from $1,266 to $1,313. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $322 (18.62%) year-over-year from $1,728 to $2,050. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $246 (-10.10%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,188. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.93% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.43% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.63% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.50% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.29	$875	$1,354 (-35.41%)	$1,139 (-23.21%)
1 BR	$20.80	$1,040	$1,543 (-32.61%)	$1,004 (3.55%)
2 BR	$17.41	$1,313	$1,266 (3.70%)	$1,260 (4.19%)
3 BR	$12.30	$2,050	$1,728 (18.62%)	$1,952 (5.00%)
4+ BR	$16.48	$2,188	$2,433 (-10.10%)	$2,383 (-8.22%)

Historical Rents in St. Paul, MN

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Top Cities Near St. Paul

There are a total of 1 cities nearby St. Paul. The average rent in St. Paul is currently $1,400 per month. Our records show that Minneapolis, MN, with an average rent of $1,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near St. Paul, MN is Minneapolis, MN. Monthly rents here are on average $1,400 per month.

Let's compare St. Paul, MN's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in St. Paul, MN is 8.52% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 24.52% more affordable. Two bedrooms in St. Paul, MN are about 16.19% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.78% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near St. Paul, MN in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Minneapolis, MN	$949	$1,295	$1,525	$1,400

Top Neighborhoods Near St. Paul

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near St. Paul

There are a total of 2 counties located by St. Paul, MN. Some of these counties include St. Paul, MN and Minneapolis, MN. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,338. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is St. Paul, MN. Its average rent per month is $1,275. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,400, Minneapolis, MN is the most expensive county by St. Paul, MN.

Typically, rent for studios in St. Paul, MN is 4.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in St. Paul, MN is 12.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in St. Paul, MN is 8.10% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Paul, MN	$875	$1,040	$1,313	$1,275
Minneapolis, MN	$949	$1,295	$1,525	$1,400

Top Zipcodes Near St. Paul

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - St. Paul Average Rents

What is the average rent price in St. Paul, MN?

The average monthly rental price for St. Paul, MN apartments for rent is approximately $1,275. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do St. Paul, MN rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in St. Paul, MN.

How much is a studio apartment in St. Paul, MN?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $875 and an average price per square feet of $27.29. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Paul.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in St. Paul, MN?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,040 and an average price per square feet of $20.80. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Paul.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in St. Paul, MN?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,313 and an average price per square feet of $17.41. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Paul.

How have rent prices in St. Paul, MN changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in St. Paul, MN can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.35%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in St. Paul, MN?

A reasonable rent price in St. Paul, MN is around $1,020/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.