Downtown St Paul

Saint Paul, MN

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Downtown St Paul - Saint Paul, MN

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A busy entertainment district lined with historic treasures

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Downtown Saint Paul is a busy business district that’s home to the Minnesota State Capitol, the Minnesota History Center, the Minnesota Children’s Museum, Xcel Energy Center, Palace Theatre, and so much more. Entertainment, shopping, and dining options are extensive in this bustling community. From chic bistros and a landmark art deco diner to hip brewpubs with live music, this downtown district has something to offer for everyone. Locals enjoy walking and cycling along scenic paths on the Mississippi River at the beautiful Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. With 72 waterfront miles of space, this outdoor amenity is one-of-a-kind. Apartments in Downtown Saint Paul range from affordable to upscale, and locals have easy access to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, located just seven miles southwest of downtown.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown St Paul is $1,178 for a studio, $1,500 for one bedroom, $2,091 for two bedrooms, and $2,250 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown St Paul has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,178/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 740 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,500/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,152 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,091/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,498 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,250/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kellogg Mall Park
  • Minnesota Children's Museum
  • Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
  • Science Museum of Minnesota
  • Indian Mounds Park

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.