What is the average apartment size in St. Paul?

The average size for a St. Paul, MN apartment is 802 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in St. Paul is $1,515 per month, a 2.49% increase from last years average of $1,478.

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

In St. Paul, studios rent for $1,183 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,385 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,748 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,347 per month

What is the average apartment size in St. Paul?

The typical apartment in St. Paul offers about 802 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 465 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 705 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,010 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,406 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in St. Paul?

The most affordable neighborhoods in St. Paul include Hamline Midway ($1,142/month), Payne-Phalen ($1,152/month), and Greater East Side St. Paul ($1,164/month), all below the citywide average of $1,515.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in St. Paul?

The most expensive neighborhoods in St. Paul are Saint Anthony Park ($1,735/month), West Seventh ($1,770/month), and West Side St. Paul ($1,911/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 50% 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.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in St. Paul is $1,515, a 2.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,478.

Studio Apartments at $1,183 offer the most budget-friendly option with 465 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 705 square feet for $1,385, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,748 offer 1,010 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,406 sq ft) for $2,347, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in St. Paul, MN

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,515	802 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,183	465 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,385	705 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,748	1,010 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,347	1,406 sq. ft.

St. Paul, MN rent trends

Rental prices in St. Paul, MN have increased by 2.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,478 to $1,515.

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

The largest share of rentals in St. Paul, MN (50%) 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?

Hamline Midway $1,142/month

Payne-Phalen $1,152/month

Greater East Side St. Paul $1,164/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,515/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in St. Paul?

Saint Anthony Park $1,735/month

West Seventh $1,770/month

West Side St. Paul $1,911/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	$1,911
West Seventh	$1,770
Saint Anthony Park	$1,735
Union Park	$1,662
Downtown St. Paul	$1,606
Summit - University	$1,576
Como	$1,531
Highland	$1,530
Summit Hill	$1,482
Macalester - Groveland	$1,458
Battle Creek - Highwood	$1,334
Dayton's Bluff	$1,220
North End St. Paul	$1,184
Greater East Side St. Paul	$1,164
Payne-Phalen	$1,152
Hamline Midway	$1,142

St. Paul | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Battle Creek - Highwood is 13% lower than in Como

$1,334

Battle Creek - Highwood rent is 12% lower than St. Paul average

Average Rent $1,334

$1,531

Como rent is 1% higher than St. Paul average

Average Rent $1,531

How St. Paul Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
St. Paul	$1,515
Minneapolis	$1,687
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
Eden Prairie	$1,755
Woodbury	$2,137
Eagan	$1,718
Hopkins, MN	$1,598
Maplewood	$1,447
Brooklyn Park	$1,335
West St. Paul	$1,338
Golden Valley	$1,863
Brooklyn Center, MN	$1,323
Fridley, MN	$1,431
Roseville, MN	$1,445

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.