St. Paul city and rental quick facts

City quick factsRenter quick facts
Population287,151Pct. renter occupied45.20%
Males to females0.9307:1Avg. household size2.07
Avg. household income$38,774Families with kids under 1834.93%
Income above poverty54.40%Avg. age of rental structure52 yrs

Cities near St. Paul

CityDistanceCityDistance
Mendota Heights6.40 MilesVadnais Heights10.68 Miles
Mendota6.65 MilesMinneapolis11.53 Miles
South Saint Paul6.80 MilesEagan11.65 Miles
Little Canada7.62 MilesInver Grove Heights12.03 Miles
Roseville7.89 MilesSt. Paul Park12.39 Miles
Lauderdale8.37 MilesWoodbury12.98 Miles
Maplewood8.54 MilesArden Hills13.00 Miles
North Saint Paul9.36 MilesWhite Bear Lake13.07 Miles
Newport9.53 MilesNew Brighton13.55 Miles
Oakdale10.26 MilesRichfield13.74 Miles
Approximate driving distance from St. Paul.

Finding St. Paul apartments for rent

While St. Paul is often less recognized than its connected neighbor, Minneapolis, the city is actually the capital of Minnesota and a great place to find apartments. If you're beginning a search for apartment rentals in St. Paul, this guide can give you some insight, as well as some information about the city.

City sights in St. Paul, MN

Recreation is a big part of St. Paul life. While residing in your St. Paul apartment rental, take advantage of recreation areas like the Wabasha Street Caves, Highland Park, Indian Mounds Park, Lake Como, and points of access to the Mississippi River. If your interests lie in music, check out the Minnesota Opera, the Artist's Quarter, and Turf Club, an Irish influenced area featuring live music and pubs, most close to St. Paul apartments. Various museums are scattered throughout the city, as well. You will find The Schubert Club Museum of Musical Instruments, The Minnesota Museum of American Art, The Minnesota History Center, and more.

Weather in St. Paul, Minnesota

It is no secret that Minnesota is no California when it comes to weather, so here's an idea of what to expect if you're renting a St. Paul apartment. You'll get to enjoy four distinctive seasons. Spring is mild and somewhat rainy, while summers are quite warm and often humid, though you'll be able to cool off in the area's many lakes. Fall is mild but gives way to one of the coldest winters you can find in the United States. Temperatures frequently drop below freezing and snow is common. There are many affordable St. Paul apartments if you don't mind the colder climate.

Your St. Paul apartment search

There are a variety of neighborhoods in which you'll find great St. Paul apartment rentals. If you appreciate a great view and being surrounded by history, check out historic Dayton's Bluff. Frogtown is a more diverse neighborhood, with large populations of residents of Vietnamese, Mexican, and Hmong backgrounds. St. Anthony Park is a neighborhood near the university, so St. Paul apartments here are more affordable. Check out St. Paul apartments for rent in Summit Hill for a Victorian-style neighborhood.

St. Paul rental rates

BedroomsAvg. rentMin.Max.
Studio$605$444$1,072
1 Bdrm$720$498$1,480
2 Bdrm$895$658$2,266
3 Bdrm$1,517$794$3,021
4 Bdrm$1,280$1,261$1,315

St. Paul crime rates

St. Paul crime rates are about 13% greater than the U.S. national crime average.

Violent crimes857 / 100K
National average558 / 100K
Property crimes4,093 / 100K
National average3,814 / 100K
City crime index4,949 / 100K
National crime index4,372 / 100K

St. Paul demographics

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Languages spoken in St. Paul

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St. Paul transportation

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