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1696 1/2 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105, USA|Macalester - Groveland
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Amenities for 1696 1/2 Grand Ave, Macalester - Groveland
Apartment Amenities
| Fresh Paint | Hardwood Floor |
| Large Kitchen | Natural Lighting |
| Water and Sewer Included |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking | Outdoor Space |
Services
| Lawn Care and Snow Removal Included |
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About 1696 1/2 Grand Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 13% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Macalester - Groveland.
1696 1/2 Grand Ave cost $1,495 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment include but are not limited to: hardwood floor. Located at 1696 1/2 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105, USA, this unit has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in St. Paul, renting this apartment is 6% cheaper per month.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1696 1/2 Grand Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 158 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Macalester - Groveland |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 55105 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Macalester - Groveland
2-bedroom apartments at 1696 1/2 Grand Ave cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in St. Paul.
Median rents as of Jan 3 2026.
Macalester - Groveland
St. Paul
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,455 |
| March 2024 | $1,513 |
| April 2024 | $1,516 |
| May 2024 | $1,531 |
| June 2024 | $1,527 |
| July 2024 | $1,541 |
| August 2024 | $1,546 |
| September 2024 | $1,580 |
| October 2024 | $1,577 |
| November 2024 | $1,544 |
| December 2024 | $1,529 |
| January 2025 | $1,495 |
| February 2025 | $1,465 |
| March 2025 | $1,490 |
| April 2025 | $1,558 |
| May 2025 | $1,573 |
| June 2025 | $1,603 |
| July 2025 | $1,585 |
| August 2025 | $1,625 |
| September 2025 | $1,631 |
| October 2025 | $1,574 |
| November 2025 | $1,606 |
| December 2025 | $1,602 |
| January 2026 | $1,595 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,434 |
| March 2024 | $1,627 |
| April 2024 | $1,662 |
| May 2024 | $1,649 |
| June 2024 | $1,659 |
| July 2024 | $1,668 |
| August 2024 | $1,660 |
| September 2024 | $1,601 |
| October 2024 | $1,505 |
| November 2024 | $1,505 |
| December 2024 | $1,653 |
| January 2025 | $1,608 |
| February 2025 | $1,638 |
| March 2025 | $1,661 |
| April 2025 | $1,711 |
| May 2025 | $1,725 |
| June 2025 | $1,725 |
| July 2025 | $1,725 |
| August 2025 | $1,719 |
| September 2025 | $1,699 |
| October 2025 | $1,672 |
| November 2025 | $1,649 |
| December 2025 | $1,669 |
| January 2026 | $1,725 |
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Can I afford to live at 1696 1/2 Grand Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1696 1/2 Grand Ave
Groveland Park Elementary School
2045 st clair ave
saint paul, MN, 55105
PK, K-5Public
B
Early Education Four Seasons
318 moore st
saint paul, MN, 55104
PKPublic
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) - Rondo Education Center
560 concordia ave
saint paul, MN, 55103
PK, KPublic
A-
Bridge View Special Education School
350 colborne st
saint paul, MN, 55102
K-12Public
Rivereast Program
1055 mackubin
saint paul, MN, 55117
K-12Public
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Getting around Saint Paul near 1696 1/2 Grand Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 1696 1/2 Grand Ave, Saint Paul
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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