University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN

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University of St Thomas St. Paul Campus - Saint Paul, MN

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UST St. Thomas Tommies Private Friendly Scenic Service-Oriented Historic Comprehensive

Founded in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is a comprehensive urban university rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, educating students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. UST is nationally regarded for academic excellence, offering a broad range of bachelor’s degrees in addition to graduate degree programs such as master’s, education specialist, juris doctor, and doctorates.

Situated halfway between Downtown St. Paul and Downtown Minneapolis, UST’s St. Paul Campus enjoys the best of the Twin Cities. A variety of apartments are available for rent near UST. The Union Park, Macalester-Groveland, and Highland Park neighborhoods are especially convenient to campus and full of rental options. Accessibility to I-94 allows for simple commutes to and from UST.

An array of student clubs and organizations, Tommies athletic teams, and campus events contribute to the vibrancy of UST’s St. Paul Campus. Ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, dining, and nightlife are just steps from campus as well.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Paul, MN is $1,096 for a studio, $1,249 for one bedroom, $1,587 for two bedrooms, and $2,095 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Paul has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 469 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,096/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 678 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,249/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 950 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,587/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,372 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,095/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

70

Very Walkable

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

45

Some Transit

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

67

Bikeable

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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

  • Macalester College Observatory
  • Brackett Park
  • Longfellow Park
  • Newell Park
  • Hiawatha School Park

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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