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556 Jenks Ave
556 Jenks Ave, St. Paul, MN 55130, USA

Apartment for rent
Cat friendly
Monthly rent
$1,050–$1,175
Beds1–2
Baths1
Sqft625–800
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Quiet surroundings, abundant natural light from large windows, and high‑speed internet make it especially appealing for working from home. Strong value for money (in the top 26% locally), ample listing photos, and nearby office and pet supply stores add everyday convenience. Outdoor areas and a dog park within a mile, plus proximity to a well‑rated middle school, further enhance overall livability.

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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Covered parking

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • ceiling fan
  • ceiling fans
  • large windows
  • spacious living room
  • large closet
  • good closet space

Units

556 Jenks Ave St. Paul, MN

New Listing

14

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,050

Listed on 05/12/2026
Listed by David Wolkowicz
Days on market: 7
Property Id: 2525979 Bright 1-bedroom apartment on the East Side featuring a semi-open layout. The kitchen offers generous cabinet and counter space, with a half wall opening to a spacious living room filled with natural light from large windows. A large coat closet greets you at the entry, plus a convenient linen closet outside the bathroom. The bathroom includes a tub/shower combo and medicine cabinet. The bedroom is well sized with a ceiling fan and a large closet.

New Listing

11

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,175

Listed on 05/12/2026
Listed by David Wolkowicz
Days on market: 7
Property Id: 2346414 Bright 2-bedroom apartment with a comfortable, flowing layout. You enter directly into the living room, which opens into a dedicated dining area and a well-designed galley kitchen. The apartment features a coat closet at the entry and a convenient linen closet located outside the bathroom. Both bedrooms are nicely sized with good closet space and ceiling fans, making this a functional and comfortable place to call home.

Occupied Units

Occupied

7

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,050

Listed by David Wolkowicz
Days on market: 81
Property Id: 2346393 Bright 1-bedroom apartment on the East Side featuring a semi-open layout. The kitchen offers generous cabinet and counter space, with a half wall opening to a spacious living room filled with natural light from large windows. A large coat closet greets you at the entry, plus a convenient linen closet outside the bathroom. The bathroom includes a tub/shower combo and medicine cabinet. The bedroom is well sized with a ceiling fan and a large closet.

Amenities for 556 Jenks Ave

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Cats Ok
  • Garage Parking
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Carpet

Policies at 556 Jenks Ave

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 556 Jenks Ave

HomeApartments in St. PaulPayne - Phalen 556 Jenks Ave #14, Saint Paul, MN 55130, USA

Welcome to 556 Jenks Ave in the heart of St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood! This charming property offers three unique units, each with one or two bedrooms, ranging in size from 625 to 800 square feet. Inside, you'll find bright and airy spaces with large windows, ceiling fans, and spacious living rooms. Enjoy a well-designed galley kitchen, dedicated dining area, and ample closet space, including a convenient linen closet. This pet-friendly property also boasts a range of amenities, including a garage, high-speed internet, oven, waste recycling and composting, and outdoor space. With its long-term rentals, this property is perfect for those looking for a stable and comfortable place to call home.

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Address details

Units3
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code55130

556 Jenks Ave #14 is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 2 office supply stores within 1 mile

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property

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 556 Jenks Ave, St. Paul, MN 55130, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Covered parking
Garage, covered, or indoor parking is available at this address
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in St. Paul

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 27% higher than 1-bedrooms in Payne - Phalen.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 556 Jenks Ave #14 to be 3% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Payne - Phalen.

Median rents as of May 16 2026.
Payne - Phalen
St. Paul
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Paul
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,058
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$1,123
A table of studio rental data trends in Payne - Phalen
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$801
July 2024$810
August 2024$813
September 2024$817
October 2024$830
November 2024$825
December 2024$832
January 2025$842
February 2025$833
March 2025$816
April 2025$845
May 2025$816
June 2025$809
July 2025$847
August 2025$904
September 2025$971
October 2025$999
November 2025$999
December 2025$999
January 2026$993
February 2026$955
March 2026$801
April 2026$839
May 2026$795

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 556 Jenks Ave, St. Paul, MN.
2 months ago$1,1752 bed1 bath

Schools near 556 Jenks Ave #14

Bruce F. Vento Elementary School

409 case ave e

saint paul, MN, 55130

PK, K-5Public
C

Early Education Bruce F. Vento

409 case ave e

saint paul, MN, 55130

PKPublic

Rivereast Program

1055 mackubin

saint paul, MN, 55117

K-12Public

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) - Rondo Education Center

560 concordia ave

saint paul, MN, 55103

PK, KPublic
A-

Wilder Child Development Center

911 lafond ave

st paul, MN, 55104

PKPublic
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Getting around St. Paul near 556 Jenks Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

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 556 Jenks Ave, St. Paul

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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