West Saint Paul

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West Saint Paul, MN

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A terrific city on the south side of St. Paul.

Family-Friendly Suburban Riverfront Great Parks

West Saint Paul is directly south of Saint Paul -- the "west" part comes from its location along the Mississippi River. Snug along a bend in the river, West Saint Paul is known for its outdoor activities, especially boating and fishing. Nearby parks providing these activities include Lilydale/Harriet Island Regional Park and the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

Located just blocks from downtown, West Saint Paul is near several important locations, including St. Paul Downtown Airport and the Science Museum of Minnesota. West Saint Paul features a large shopping district along South Robert Street, which features a variety of shops, grocery stores, and restaurants. The city features several parks, many featuring lakes like Garlough Park, Marthaler Park, and Thompson County Park. Thompson Oaks Golf Course, the Ice Arena, West St. Paul Sports Complex, and the Dodge Nature Center provide more entertainment.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Saint Paul, MN is $1,158 for a studio, $1,152 for one bedroom, $1,482 for two bedrooms, and $2,150 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Saint Paul has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,152/month
718 Sq Ft
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Transportation

65

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

36

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

49

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

Garlough Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

389 Students

6
out of 10

Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet

Public

Grades PK-4

384 Students

4
out of 10

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

768 Students

3
out of 10

Special Education Program

Public

Grades PK-12

109 Students

Rating Unavailable

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

768 Students

3
out of 10

Special Education Program

Public

Grades PK-12

109 Students

Rating Unavailable

Special Education Program

Public

Grades PK-12

109 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Dodge Nature Center
  • Cherokee Regional Park
  • Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
  • Science Museum of Minnesota
  • Irvine 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.