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ZIP 55105

Pop. 28,617·Ramsey County·107th most expensive ZIP in Minnesota
Median rent (all units)
$1,358/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$607
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ZIP 55105 · $1,358
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,170
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,640/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,296/yr
At $1,358/mo median
Location
StateMN
CountyRamsey County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 55105 (Saint Paul, MN) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 76.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,617
Median income
$107,248
Median age
33.6
Renters
33.4%
Age distribution
17.1%
35%
23.6%
13.2%
Under 1817.1%
18–3435%
35–5423.6%
55–6411.1%
65+13.2%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
83%
White83%
Black3.6%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian4.3%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
14.5%
76.5%
No HS diploma1.4%
HS diploma7.5%
Some college14.5%
Bachelor's+76.5%
Housing tenure
66.6%
33.4%
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 55105 in Saint Paul, MN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,264 → $1,358
up 7.4%
Income
$100,818 → $107,248
up 6.4%
Population
27,396 → 28,617
up 4.5%
Renter share
33% → 33.4%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
78.2% → 76.5%
-1.7 pts
Median age
34.2 → 33.6
-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 55105 in Saint Paul, MN paid around $1,264 a month. That figure now sits near $1,358, up 7.4% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $100,818 in 2021 to $107,248 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 55105 in Saint Paul, MN adding about 1,221 residents over the five-year window, up 4.5% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 55105 in Saint Paul, MN market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 55105 covers Saint Paul, MN. The median rent here is $1,358/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($107,248/yr), ZIP 55105 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 55105?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 55105 (Saint Paul, MN) is $1,358. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 55105 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 55105's median rent of $1,358/mo is $607 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 55105 compare to other ZIPs in Minnesota?

ZIP 55105 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Minnesota, ranking #107 out of 123 ZIPs at $1,358/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 55105?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,358/mo in ZIP 55105. The local median household income is $107,248/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 55105?

Rent in ZIP 55105 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 55105 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 55105 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,358/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($107,248/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 55105 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 55105 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.4% of ZIP 55105 households are renters, while 66.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 55105 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 55105 compare to the rest of Saint Paul?

ZIP 55105 is more affordable than Saint Paul overall. At $1,358/mo, it's $122 below the Saint Paul citywide median of $1,480/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 55105 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 55105 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,358/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 55105's median household income ($107,248/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 55105 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.35–9.85%
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