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Highlights
- Smoke-free building
- Storage closets
- Beautiful residential neighborhood
- Remodeled building
Location
1985 Portland Ave #3, Saint Paul, MN 55104, USA|Merriam Park West
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Rono Properties LLC
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Property Overview
Smoke-free, recently remodeled, and set in a beautiful residential neighborhood, the home offers extra convenience with storage closets and outdoor spaces. Daily needs are accessible, with public transport about 2.38 miles away and a grocery store roughly 3.34 miles away. Pet owners may appreciate the pet-friendly environment, supported by nearby pet supply stores, grooming services, and available outdoor areas.
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
Less expensive- Dishwasher
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1985 Portland Ave #3, Merriam Park West
Features
| Central Heat | Hardwood Floor |
| Window Coverings |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Oven/Range |
| Refrigerator | Stove |
Community
| Cats OK | Laundry Shared |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
| Yard |
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
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1985 Portland Ave #3
Amazing location! This building is nestled in a beautiful residential neighborhood one block off Summit Ave. and two blocks from U of St. Thomas and is encompassed with history from top to bottom. Enjoy a walk down the historic Summit Drive or catch a bus to anywhere in St. Paul. A remodeled and smoke-free building. This classic Old St. Paul Brownstone has spacious one bedroom apartments with original layout and storage closets and parking.
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 1985 Portland Ave, St Paul, MN 55104, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merriam Park West |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 55104 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Merriam Park West
1-bedroom apartments at 1985 Portland Ave #3 cost about 15% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in St. Paul.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Merriam Park West
St. Paul
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,100 |
| July 2024 | $1,190 |
| August 2024 | $1,196 |
| September 2024 | $1,186 |
| October 2024 | $1,101 |
| November 2024 | $1,146 |
| December 2024 | $1,199 |
| January 2025 | $1,221 |
| February 2025 | $1,199 |
| March 2025 | $1,221 |
| April 2025 | $1,237 |
| May 2025 | $1,223 |
| June 2025 | $1,215 |
| July 2025 | $1,196 |
| August 2025 | $1,248 |
| September 2025 | $1,295 |
| October 2025 | $1,270 |
| November 2025 | $1,285 |
| December 2025 | $1,277 |
| January 2026 | $1,219 |
| February 2026 | $1,221 |
| March 2026 | $1,224 |
| April 2026 | $1,212 |
| May 2026 | $1,170 |
| June 2026 | $1,150 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,007 |
| July 2024 | $1,028 |
| August 2024 | $1,029 |
| September 2024 | $1,014 |
| October 2024 | $997 |
| November 2024 | $999 |
| December 2024 | $1,000 |
| January 2025 | $1,017 |
| February 2025 | $996 |
| March 2025 | $1,023 |
| April 2025 | $1,002 |
| May 2025 | $1,020 |
| June 2025 | $998 |
| July 2025 | $964 |
| August 2025 | $994 |
| September 2025 | $995 |
| October 2025 | $982 |
| November 2025 | $974 |
| December 2025 | $999 |
| January 2026 | $996 |
| February 2026 | $975 |
| March 2026 | $986 |
| April 2026 | $1,016 |
| May 2026 | $1,032 |
| June 2026 | $1,039 |
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Can I afford to live at 1985 Portland Ave #3?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$47,600/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,190.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years ago | $1,045 | 1 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 1985 Portland Ave #3
Early Education Four Seasons
318 moore st
saint paul, MN, 55104
PKPublic
Groveland Park Elementary School
2045 st clair ave
saint paul, MN, 55105
PK, K-5Public
B
Wilder Child Development Center
911 lafond ave
st paul, MN, 55104
PKPublic
Folwell Elementary
3611 20th ave s
minneapolis, MN, 55407
PK, K-5Public
C
Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) - Rondo Education Center
560 concordia ave
saint paul, MN, 55103
PK, KPublic
A-
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Neighborhood
Merriam Park West | St. Paul, MN
Getting around Saint Paul near 1985 Portland Ave #3
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
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 1985 Portland Ave #3, Saint Paul
Groceries
5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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1985 Portland Ave, St Paul, MN
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