At $1,453/mo, rent takes about 24% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in South Saint Paul is $1,453/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,460/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,200/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,970/mo.
At 24% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), South Saint Paul ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.
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At $1,453/mo, rent takes ~24% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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