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Saint Paul, Minnesota

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Saint Paul, Minnesota Short-Term Rental Market

Twin Cities short-term rentals averaged $179 ADR, 64.9% occupancy and $3,231 monthly revenue in September 2026.

Quick Answer: Saint Paul, Minnesota is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Minneapolis market area is 65%. average monthly revenue in the Minneapolis market area is $3,231. average daily rate in the Minneapolis market area is $179. the top operator in the Minneapolis market area is Minnestay with 124 listings. market score is 78/100 (grade B).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$3,231
↑ 10.5% YoY
65%
Occupancy
↑ 4% YoY
$179
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 8% YoY
48.4 days avg lead time5 avg length of stay

Market data reflects the Minneapolis regional market, which includes Saint Paul. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Saint Paul.

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.

Regulation75
Seasonality66
Investability63
Rental Demand85
Revenue Growth75

Market Overview

Saint Paul is a city of 307,465 residents and the capital of Minnesota. Short-term rental performance here is measured at the level of the Twin Cities STR market, which covers Saint Paul and Minneapolis together, so every performance figure on this page describes the Twin Cities STR market rather than Saint Paul alone. The data runs through September 2026. In that month the average daily rate across all listings was $179, occupancy was 64.9%, and the average listing earned $3,231 in monthly revenue. Against September 2025, occupancy is up 4.0%, ADR is up 0.2%, and revenue is up 10.5%. The gain came almost entirely from more booked nights, not from higher nightly prices. Entire homes reached an ADR of $205 in the latest month, which is well above the all-listings average because that average includes private rooms. For the first nine months of 2026, occupancy averaged 63.4%, ADR averaged $168, and monthly revenue averaged $2,991. The full year 2025 came in at 62.7% occupancy, a $169 ADR, and $2,983 in monthly revenue, while 2024 posted 61.6% occupancy, a $158 ADR, and $2,760. The best year on record in this series for occupancy was 2022 at 66.1%. Summing the twelve seasonal monthly averages gives annualized revenue of $30,031 per listing. Demand comes from a mix of leisure visitors, event and convention attendees, and sports crowds. The Xcel Energy Center and RiverCentre complex hosts NHL Minnesota Wild and PWHL Frost games, concerts, and conventions, and Ramsey County recorded $2.78 billion in leisure and hospitality related sales across 1,945 establishments in 2024. Winter Carnival and the nearby Minnesota State Fair add seasonal draws. Bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Saint Paul, so this profile omits them.

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Saint Paul, Minnesota
MonthOccupancy
Jan48%
Feb53%
Mar59%
Apr60%
May66%
Jun74%
Jul74%
Aug73%
Sep64%
Oct63%
Nov56%
Dec57%

Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Saint Paul are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Minneapolis market area

Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Minneapolis market as a whole, which includes Saint Paul, so these counts are not Saint Paul-only figures.

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Minnestay1244,439★ 4.82
2CozySuites106953★ 4.04
3Evolve1043,177★ 4.67
4Raspberry Rentals32753★ 4.40
5Curtwood311,859★ 4.67

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Revenue and nightly-rate breakdowns by bedroom count, property tier, and dwelling type for Saint Paul are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb60.5%
vrbo4.6%
both34.9%

Investment Analysis

The full investment analysis for Saint Paul — gross-yield math against current home values, plus 5-year monthly revenue, nightly-rate, and occupancy trend charts — is available to StaySTRA Pro members and updates monthly. The figures shown elsewhere on this page are the free market snapshot.

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Home Value Trends (Saint Paul)

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Short-Term Rental Regulations

Saint Paul permits short-term rentals citywide and licenses them under Chapter 379 of the Legislative Code. Any host who advertises or operates an STR must hold a Short-Term Rental Host license, and operating without one is unlawful. The license is a $40 fee per unit and renews annually. Applications require proof of ownership or a lease, an ACORD certificate of insurance covering the STR use of at least $300,000, and, for non-owner-occupied units, a current or provisional Fire Certificate of Occupancy. Any open building permits must be closed out first. Both the Director of Safety and Inspections and the Police Chief review each application. Booking platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO must obtain their own separate platform license. The main constraint is a cap on STR units per building. Owner-occupied detached homes and duplexes are generally limited to one STR unit, while larger buildings are limited to 50% of units up to 4. Exceeding 4 STR units in a building requires a conditional use permit under Sec. 65.645. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, no primary-residence requirement, and no published annual night cap. Guests pay Minnesota state sales tax of 6.875%, Saint Paul local sales taxes of 1.5%, and the city lodging tax of 3% for small lodging facilities, so the total tax burden on a stay is roughly 11% or more. The local option sales tax rose to 1.5% on April 1, 2024. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Confirm current rules with the city before buying.

Market Comparison

Within the Twin Cities STR market, September 2026 occupancy was 64.9% and ADR was $179. Occupancy exceeds 70% in June, July, and August, and is lowest in January at 48.3% and February at 52.8%. Entire homes carry a $205 ADR, professionally managed listings $237, and luxury listings $326. Bedroom, channel, listing-type, and top-operator data are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Saint Paul, so this profile omits it.

Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Paul, Minnesota

What is the average Airbnb nightly rate in Saint Paul?
In the Twin Cities STR market, which includes Saint Paul, the all-listings average daily rate was $179 in September 2026. Entire homes averaged $205, professionally managed listings $237, and luxury listings $326.
What is the occupancy rate for short-term rentals in Saint Paul?
Occupancy in the Twin Cities STR market was 64.9% in September 2026, up 4.0% from September 2025. It peaks at 74.0% in July and falls to 48.3% in January.
How much revenue does a Saint Paul short-term rental earn?
Across all listing types, Saint Paul short-term rentals average $3,231 per month. Breakdowns by property type, bedroom count, and season are available with StaySTRA Pro, or run a free address-level estimate with the StaySTRA Analyzer.
Do I need a license to run an STR in Saint Paul?
Yes. Hosts need a Short-Term Rental Host license under Chapter 379, which costs $40 per unit and renews annually. Booking platforms must hold their own separate license.
Is there a limit on how many STR units a building can have in Saint Paul?
Yes. Owner-occupied detached homes and duplexes are generally limited to one STR unit, and larger buildings to 50% of units up to 4. More than 4 units requires a conditional use permit.
What is the best month to earn STR revenue in Saint Paul?
Across all listing types, Saint Paul short-term rentals average $3,231 per month. Breakdowns by property type, bedroom count, and season are available with StaySTRA Pro, or run a free address-level estimate with the StaySTRA Analyzer.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Saint Paul?
The typical home value is $291,209 and the median sale price is $302,000. Homes are selling above asking, with a sale-to-list ratio of 1.092, and the median time to pending is 23 days.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaRev $3,231ADR $179Occ 65%Score B (78)

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Quick Facts: Minneapolis market area

Avg Daily Rate
$179
Occupancy Rate
65%
Avg Revenue/Mo
$3,231
Saint Paul Population
307,465

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