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Rent in St. Paul, MN

Across St. Paul's 33 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,643 a month, with figures from $1,256–$2,078. The highest typical rent is in 55129 ($2,078) and the lowest in 55117 ($1,256). 29 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 4 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Ramsey County pay about 1.21% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.

Rent by bedrooms

Typical monthly rent in St. Paul, MN by bedrooms
SizeTypicalRange across ZIPsZIPs
Studio$1,265$760–$1,80133
1 bed$1,311$581–$2,00033
2 beds$1,643$1,256–$2,07833
3 beds$1,903$1,139–$2,47233
4 beds$2,538$840–$3,05733

Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).

St. Paul ZIP codes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Paul, MN?
About $1,643 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $1,256–$2,078. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in St. Paul, MN?
About $1,311 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $581–$2,000. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in St. Paul, MN?
About $1,903 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $1,139–$2,472. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a studio in St. Paul, MN?
About $1,265 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $760–$1,801. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in St. Paul, MN?
About $2,538 a month: the median of the typical rents in 33 ZIP codes, which range from $840–$3,057. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
Which St. Paul ZIP code has the highest rent?
For a 2-bedroom, 55129 has the highest typical rent at $2,078 a month, and 55117 the lowest at $1,256.
What is the property tax rate in St. Paul, MN?
Owner-occupied homes in Ramsey County pay a typical 1.21% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
Where do these St. Paul rent figures come from?
Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).