Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Saint Paul

Affordability

Saint Paul has 59 HUD-assisted properties totaling 8,507 income-restricted units, giving renters a meaningful range of affordable options across the city. Median rent, median household income, and renter share figures are not available in our current data for this city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the St. Paul Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 619 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

Getting Around Saint Paul

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Saint Paul scores 84 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 71, indicating strong options for residents who walk or cycle for daily errands. Note that scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties tracked on this site, not the city as a whole.

Schools

Saint Paul is served by 181 schools across 42 districts, including 73 elementary, 24 middle, 60 high schools, and 24 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul is one of the more affordable major cities in Minnesota, and income-based housing programs help make renting here accessible for households across a range of budgets. Rent in HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties is tied to your income or to area income limits set by HUD, not to the open market.

The DATA provided does not include median household income or market rent figures for this page. For current area median income (AMI) limits that determine eligibility for income-based housing in Saint Paul, visit HUD's income limits tool at huduser.gov.

• 59 affordable properties tracked in Saint Paul, covering 8,507 total units
• Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are calculated as a percentage of your household income or capped based on AMI limits
• Some properties offer rent as low as 30% of a resident's adjusted gross income
• Utility allowances may further reduce your out-of-pocket housing costs depending on the property and program type

To understand what you may qualify for, contact a property directly or reach out to the Saint Paul Public Housing Agency for guidance on income limits and current waitlist status.

Environmental Exposure

All 59 HUD-assisted properties in Saint Paul were mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure at these properties.