What is the average apartment size in Saint Peter?

The average size for a Saint Peter, MN apartment is 931 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 Saint Peter?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Saint Peter is $1,325 per month, a 2.57% increase from last years average of $1,292.

What is the average apartment size in Saint Peter?

The typical apartment in Saint Peter offers about 931 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Saint Peter, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Saint Peter?

The typical rent budget in Saint Peter ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 86% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Saint Peter?

In Saint Peter, 34% of households rent while 66% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Saint Peter is $1,325, a 2.57% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,292.

One-bedroom apartments provide 739 square feet for $1,165, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,448 offer 1,065 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Saint Peter, MN

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,325	931 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,165	739 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,448	1,065 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Saint Peter, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Saint Peter, MN have increased by 2.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,292 to $1,325.

What's the typical rent budget in Saint Peter, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Saint Peter, MN (86%) 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 Saint Peter, MN?

1,676 or 34% of the households in Saint Peter, MN are renter-occupied while 3,228 or 66% are owner-occupied.

How Saint Peter Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Saint Peter	$1,325
Minneapolis	$1,687
St. Paul	$1,515
Moorhead	$1,081
Rochester	$1,642
St. Louis Park	$1,776
Bloomington	$1,676
Edina	$1,849
St. Cloud	$1,163
Minnetonka	$1,953
Burnsville	$1,576
Chaska, MN	$1,729
Mankato, MN	$1,404
Shakopee, MN	$1,740
Waconia, MN	$1,160
Prior Lake, MN	$1,696
Jordan, MN	$1,495
Eagle Lake, MN	$1,575
New Ulm, MN	$960

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 Saint Peter 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.