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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- City views
- Modern comfort
- Soaring ceilings
- Gleaming hardwood floors
Location
196 Mounds Blvd #5, Saint Paul, MN 55106, USA|Dayton's Bluff
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Property Overview
Offering modern comfort with soaring ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors, the home highlights stylish finishes and an airy, open feel. City views add visual appeal and a sense of connection to the surrounding urban environment. Great for those who value contemporary interiors and an elevated vantage point in a vibrant city setting.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Dishwasher- Images available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 196 Mounds Blvd #5, Dayton's Bluff
Apartment Amenities
| Dryer | Hardwood Floor |
| High Ceilings | Washer |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Range/Oven |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Controlled Building |
| Dogs OK | Security Cameras |
| Sewage |
Services
| Garbage |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks | Street |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 196 Mounds Blvd #5
Property Id: 1254791 Huge Studio Unit | Prime Location | Stunning River Views | 5 Min to Downtown (Second Floor) Beautiful river & city views Hardwood floors & high ceilings Shared front porch Free and easy street parking Shared washer/dryer in basement Quiet corner location Security camera at entrance for added peace of mind Pet friendly (with approval) Located on the 2nd floor of our 3-story building, this spacious studio is ideal for people who wants a peaceful home. Unfurnished so you can style it your way. Live in historic charm with modern comfort in this spacious studio nestled inside a stately 1880s mansion—directly across from Indian Mounds Park with beautiful river and city views. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the shared front porch or relax inside with soaring ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and plenty of natural light. Perfectly situated just 5 minutes to downtown St. Paul and 2 minutes to Metro State, with easy access to local favorites including Waḳaƞ Ṭípi Sanctuary, Wabasha Street Caves, Lowertown, the Science Museum, the Ordway, restaurants, and more.
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 196 Mounds Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55106, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Dishwasher
- Kitchens at this address include dishwashers
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Dayton's Bluff |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 55106 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Dayton's Bluff
studio apartments at 196 Mounds Blvd #5 cost about 11% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in St. Paul.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Dayton's Bluff
St. Paul
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,089 |
| August 2024 | $1,104 |
| September 2024 | $1,099 |
| October 2024 | $1,061 |
| November 2024 | $1,107 |
| December 2024 | $1,129 |
| January 2025 | $1,117 |
| February 2025 | $1,075 |
| March 2025 | $1,101 |
| April 2025 | $1,109 |
| May 2025 | $1,108 |
| June 2025 | $1,114 |
| July 2025 | $1,091 |
| August 2025 | $1,102 |
| September 2025 | $1,099 |
| October 2025 | $1,096 |
| November 2025 | $1,094 |
| December 2025 | $1,129 |
| January 2026 | $1,128 |
| February 2026 | $1,143 |
| March 2026 | $1,117 |
| April 2026 | $1,128 |
| May 2026 | $1,118 |
| June 2026 | $1,102 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $889 |
| August 2024 | $1,079 |
| September 2024 | $1,174 |
| October 2024 | $1,174 |
| November 2024 | $1,174 |
| December 2024 | $1,174 |
| February 2025 | $830 |
| June 2025 | $1,220 |
| July 2025 | $835 |
| November 2025 | $1,154 |
| December 2025 | $1,160 |
| January 2026 | $1,098 |
| February 2026 | $1,173 |
| March 2026 | $1,277 |
| April 2026 | $1,113 |
| May 2026 | $935 |
| June 2026 | $895 |
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Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $1,950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| Last month | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 months ago | $2,500 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 months ago | $2,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,200 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $995 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,395 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,395 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,395 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 196 Mounds Blvd #5
Dayton's Bluff Elementary School
262 bates ave
saint paul, MN, 55106
PK, K-5Public
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Early Education Bruce F. Vento
409 case ave e
saint paul, MN, 55130
PKPublic
Early Childhood Special Education Inclusion
271 belvidere st e
saint paul, MN, 55102
PKPublic
Early Education - Birth to Three
271 belvidere st e
saint paul, MN, 55102
PKPublic
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) - Rondo Education Center
560 concordia ave
saint paul, MN, 55103
PK, KPublic
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Getting around Saint Paul near 196 Mounds Blvd #5
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 196 Mounds Blvd #5, Saint Paul
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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