What is the average apartment size in St. Paul?

The average size for a St. Paul, MN apartment is 800 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 St. Paul?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in St. Paul is $1,528 per month, a 3.12% increase from last years average of $1,481.

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

In St. Paul, studios rent for $1,182 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,396 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,759 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,508 per month

What is the average apartment size in St. Paul?

The typical apartment in St. Paul offers about 800 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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

Studio apartments in St. Paul average 463 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 703 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,009 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,407 sq. ft.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in St. Paul?

The most expensive neighborhoods in St. Paul are Saint Anthony Park ($1,726/month), West Seventh ($1,792/month), and West Side St. Paul ($1,881/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

St. Paul, MN Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in St. Paul ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

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

In St. Paul, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in St. Paul?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St. Paul include North End St. Paul ($1,165/month), Greater East Side St. Paul ($1,181/month), and Payne-Phalen ($1,189/month), all below the citywide average of $1,528.

Last updated: March 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in St. Paul is $1,528, a 3.12% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,481.

Studio Apartments at $1,182 offer the most budget-friendly option with 463 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 703 square feet for $1,396, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,759 offer 1,009 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,407 sq ft) for $2,508, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in St. Paul, MN

Last updated: March 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,528	800 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,182	463 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,396	703 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,759	1,009 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,508	1,407 sq. ft.

St. Paul, MN rent trends

Rental prices in St. Paul, MN have increased by 3.12% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,481 to $1,528.

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

The largest share of rentals in St. Paul, MN (51%) 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 St. Paul, MN?

57,561 or 47% of the households in St. Paul, MN are renter-occupied while 65,506 or 53% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in St. Paul?

North End St. Paul $1,165/month

Greater East Side St. Paul $1,181/month

Payne-Phalen $1,189/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,528/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in St. Paul?

Saint Anthony Park $1,726/month

West Seventh $1,792/month

West Side St. Paul $1,881/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	$1,881
West Seventh	$1,792
Saint Anthony Park	$1,726
Union Park	$1,667
Summit - University	$1,624
Downtown St. Paul	$1,618
Summit Hill	$1,560
Highland	$1,548
Como	$1,546
Macalester - Groveland	$1,475
Battle Creek - Highwood	$1,337
Hamline Midway	$1,264
Dayton's Bluff	$1,223
Payne-Phalen	$1,189
Greater East Side St. Paul	$1,181
North End St. Paul	$1,165

St. Paul | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Battle Creek - Highwood is 14% lower than in Como

$1,337

Battle Creek - Highwood rent is 13% lower than St. Paul average

Average Rent $1,337

$1,546

Como rent is 1% higher than St. Paul average

Average Rent $1,546

How St. Paul Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
St. Paul	$1,528
Minneapolis	$1,689
Rochester	$1,648
Moorhead	$1,078
St. Cloud	$1,182
Bloomington	$1,673
Mankato	$1,417
St. Louis Park	$1,767
Edina	$1,839
Eagan	$1,688
Minnetonka	$2,001
Woodbury	$2,122
Burnsville	$1,551
Maplewood	$1,459
Roseville	$1,445
Hopkins, MN	$1,588
West St. Paul	$1,350
Brooklyn Park, MN	$1,352
Fridley, MN	$1,453
Richfield, MN	$1,412
Apple Valley, MN	$1,808

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 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.