West St. Paul, Minnesota, sits just south of Saint Paul, offering apartments for rent with easy access to the Twin Cities. Located in Dakota County, this city features a bustling 2.5-mile retail corridor along Robert Street. With an average rent of $1,149 for a one-bedroom apartment and moderate annual rent increases of about 2.7%, West St. Paul presents more affordable housing options compared to neighboring communities like Lilydale and Mendota Heights.
Spanning just under 5 square miles, West St. Paul offers convenient transportation access via U.S. Highway 52, Minnesota Highway 62, and Robert Street. The city features several educational institutions and the Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center, a local landmark offering environmental education programs and hiking trails. Apartment options range from studio units averaging $1,152 to three-bedroom apartments at around $2,139, all within minutes of downtown Saint Paul.
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