← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Saint Paul, MN, over the past three years
Rent in Saint Paul, MN
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,488
1-year change
+3.7%
3-year change
+9.8%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.5%
Rents in Saint Paul rose +3.7%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Saint Paul, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,488 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,481 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,473 |
| May 2026 | $1,466 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,457 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,452 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,454 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,453 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,458 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,447 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,451 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,437 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,434 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,424 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,427 |
| May 2025 | $1,423 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,419 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,416 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,408 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,404 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,398 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,404 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,403 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,402 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,397 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,395 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,396 |
| May 2024 | $1,392 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,392 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,385 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,374 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,362 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,358 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,358 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,357 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,353 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,355 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,250 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,580 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,830 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,000 |
City typical rent × MN bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 55101 | $1,565 | +2.9% |
| 55102 | $1,603 | +5.0% |
| 55103 | $1,353 | +3.4% |
| 55104 | $1,476 | +3.6% |
| 55105 | $1,353 | +4.3% |
| 55106 | $1,322 | +4.8% |
| 55107 | $1,625 | +7.1% |
| 55114 | $1,604 | +1.4% |
| 55116 | $1,568 | +2.2% |
| 55117 | $1,308 | −0.4% |
| 55130 | $1,156 | +3.4% |
Negotiating a renewal in Saint Paul
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Saint Paul, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.4% to +7.1%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.