The Westlyn Apartments
240 Thompson Ave E,
West Saint Paul, MN 55118
$1,432 - $3,927 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in West Saint Paul, MN
What is the average rent in West Saint Paul, MN?
$1,151/month
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719 Sq Ft
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+2.5%
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As of September 2025, the average rent in West Saint Paul, MN is $1,151 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in West Saint Paul more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in West Saint Paul, you can expect to pay about $1,094 per month for a studio, $1,151 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,490 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,064 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in West Saint Paul, MN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $29 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Saint Paul?
Based on current rent prices, Emerson Estates, Westwood Ridge and Imperial Ridge are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Saint Paul.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Saint Paul?
Based on current rent prices, Imperial Ridge, Westwood Ridge and Emerson Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Saint Paul.
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Which West Saint Paul neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in West Saint Paul with the most apartments available are Emerson Estates, Westwood Ridge and Imperial Ridge .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Saint Paul, MN?
Because the average rent in West Saint Paul is $1,151, you’ll want to make about $3,836 per month or $46,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does West Saint Paul, MN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare West Saint Paul, MN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.