St. Paul Apartments and Rentals

Rent a St. Paul apartment and you'll score one of America's best two-for-one deals. This Minnesota metropolis joins with Minneapolis to form the Twin Cities-so named as they're geographically connected at the hip. That's not to say that St. Paul doesn't have it's own distinct style. This is an easy-going, sophisticated city that appeals to rugged adventurers and chic urbanites alike.

St. Paul became the capital of the Minnesota Territory in 1849. Before its promotion, however, it underwent a name change. That was a good call as as its original moniker was "Pig's Eye." When the legislature voted to move the capital to Saint Peter a decade later, St. Paul did what it had to do to stay on top. A territorial legislator stole the paper authorizing the switch and managed to block to the change. As the country grew, settlers heading for the Dakota Territory unloaded their boats here, earning St. Paul the nickname "The Last City of the East."

These days, St. Paul offers residents a fascinating range of neighborhoods to explore. Some call the city, "fifteen small towns with one mayor." Check out the historical East Side areas of Dayton's Bluff and Swede Hollow. The Central Saint Anthony Park neighborhood is nestled between universities and a good place to grab some local lunch. To wet your whistle, try West Seventh.

St. Paul is one of the business hubs of the Midwest. Major companies headquartered here include Ecolab, Securian Financial Group, and Gander Mountain. The 3M Company can be found in nearby Maplewood. Principal business sectors in St. Paul include services, manufacturing, government, and wholesale and retail trade.

If you're coming to St. Paul to study, you've made a smart choice. There's only one other American city that has a larger number of higher educational institutions per capita. Saint Catherine University, Concordia University, Hamline University, and Saint Paul College are just a few of the schools you'll have access to here.

St. Paul isn't an expensive city. The average cost of a two-bedroom apartment in St. Paul comes in at $1,049 a month. Vacancy rates are fairly average as well. Around 6.5 percent of rental properties in St. Paul remain unoccupied.

Many St. Paul residents find their indoor and outdoor entertainment along the Mississippi River. The Xcel Energy Center is where the Minnesota Wild and the Minnesota Swarm play. The Science Museum of Minnesota and the Como Zoo and Conservatory are also popular stops. The Landmark Center for cultural events and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts draw those seeking classical distractions. The Turf Club in Midway is a landmark of the local music scene. Just 10 miles outside of town, the Mall of America is the country's largest.

While you may think that winter in this city would be no fun, the St. Paul Winter Carnival has been occurring annually since 1886. Swing through to enjoy ice sculpting, a treasure hunt, an ice palace, and more. Other highlights of the St. Paul calendar include the Irish Fair of Minnesota, the Festival of Nations, and the River's Edge Music Festival.

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