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North Saint Paul

·51st most expensive in Minnesota·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,422/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$510
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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North Saint Paul · $1,422
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,422/mo, rent takes about 24% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using North Saint Paul's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Past year vs. the rest of Minnesota

Rent in North Saint Paul changed +4.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 53 Minnesota cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for North Saint Paul.

Annual cost
$17,064/yr
At $1,422/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in North Saint Paul is $1,422/mo as of October 2026.

At 24% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), North Saint Paul ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in North Saint Paul?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (about $27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,422/mo in North Saint Paul.

Is rent going up or down in North Saint Paul?

Rent in North Saint Paul has risen 4.3% over the past year.

How does North Saint Paul rent compare to other cities in Minnesota?

North Saint Paul is one of the more affordable among Minnesota cities for rent, ranking #51 of 68 tracked cities at $1,422/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in North Saint Paul changed +4.3%, against a typical +3.4% across the 53 Minnesota cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than North Saint Paul?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than North Saint Paul ($1,422/mo) include Little Canada ($1,390/mo).
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,422/mo, rent takes ~24% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

North Saint Paul 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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