Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN

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Metropolitan State University - Saint Paul, MN

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Metro Metro State Muskrats Public Accessible Flexible Urban Student-Centered Transformative Diverse

Established in 1971, Metropolitan State University is known for quality, innovative academic programs that enable students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. Flexibility is paramount to Metro State’s programs, with options for day, evening, weekend, online, and combination online/classroom courses. Metro accommodates all students, particularly post-traditional learners such as those older than average, part-timers, incumbent workers, career changers, those with substantial family obligations, and transfer students from community colleges.

Housing options near Metro’s campus in Saint Paul are plentiful with a variety of apartments available for rent in the immediate Dayton’s Bluff area as well as neighboring Payne-Phalen and Downtown Saint Paul. Convenience to U.S. 61 in addition to Interstates 94 and 35E makes commuting from farther distances simple.

Metro’s Saint Paul Campus offers a range of special events and community engagement opportunities. The many cultural, natural, and culinary attractions of Downtown Saint Paul, including the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, are just a short distance from Metro State as well.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Paul, MN is $1,091 for a studio, $1,249 for one bedroom, $1,588 for two bedrooms, and $2,108 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Paul has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 467 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,091/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 679 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,249/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 947 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,588/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,367 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,108/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

70

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

67

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Horace Mann School

Public

Grades PK-5

399 Students

8
out of 10

L'Etoile Du Nord French Immersion Upper School

Public

Grades PK-5

295 Students

8
out of 10

Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo

Public

Grades 1-8

1,082 Students

7
out of 10

Randolph Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

437 Students

7
out of 10

Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet

Public

Grades PK-6

670 Students

6
out of 10

Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo

Public

Grades 1-8

1,082 Students

7
out of 10

Open World Learning Secondary

Public

Grades 6-12

476 Students

7
out of 10

Washington Tech Secondary Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

1,766 Students

3
out of 10

Highland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

805 Students

3
out of 10

Murray Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

538 Students

3
out of 10

Open World Learning Secondary

Public

Grades 6-12

476 Students

7
out of 10

Central Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,691 Students

6
out of 10

Highland Park Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,390 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Tech Secondary Magnet

Public

Grades 6-12

1,766 Students

3
out of 10

Johnson Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,144 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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