5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- Large kitchen
- Snow removal
- Heat
- Two-car garage
- Gorgeous bathroom
Location
869 Geranium Ave E #1, Saint Paul, MN 55106, USA|Payne - Phalen
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Property Overview
Hardwood floors, a large kitchen, a gorgeous bathroom, and included heat and snow removal combine with a two-car garage to create a comfortable, convenient living setup. Strong value per square foot, ample listing photos, and proximity to a highly rated high school are additional advantages. Pet‑friendly amenities nearby and work‑from‑home benefits like high‑speed internet, large windows, and a quiet environment round out the appeal.
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
High school nearby- More space
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Work-from-home
Amenities for 869 Geranium Ave E #1, Payne - Phalen
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Window Coverings |
Appliances
| Microwave | Range |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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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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About 869 Geranium Ave E #1
Bright Idea Properties welcomes you home to this 2 bedroom/1 bathroom/1 car garage lower level of a duplex in Saint Paul! TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR HERE: COMING SOON This unit offers spacious rooms, hardwood floors, built-in closet organization systems, a large kitchen, tons of natural light, and a gorgeous bathroom! There is a nice back entrance that has a closet to hold your coats and has a place for your shoes as you arrive home. You will get one side of the two-car garage. Located Near Hwy. 61, Lake Phalen, and Johnson senior High School. TENANT PAYS FOR: Heat, Electricity, Cable, Internet, Renters Insurance OWNER PAYS FOR: Water/Sewer, Trash/Recycling LAWN CARE: SNOW REMOVAL: PETS ALLOWED: yes. Maximum of 2 not to exceed 20 lbs/pet. Refundable deposit: $250/pet and $50 pet rent per month. LAUNDRY: Yes. APPLICATION SCREENING GUIDELINES *650+ Credit Score (Preferred) *Good Credit History *Amount in collections cannot exceed $1,500 *2.75x the rent amount in GROSS income/month *No recent evictions (
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 869 Geranium Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55106, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.1 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 108 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- 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
- Easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | Payne - Phalen |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 55106 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Payne - Phalen
2-bedroom apartments at 869 Geranium Ave E #1 cost about 49% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in St. Paul.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Payne - Phalen
St. Paul
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,588 |
| February 2026 | $1,553 |
| March 2026 | $1,564 |
| April 2026 | $1,564 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,149 |
| June 2024 | $1,169 |
| July 2024 | $1,185 |
| August 2024 | $1,196 |
| September 2024 | $1,204 |
| October 2024 | $1,220 |
| November 2024 | $1,220 |
| December 2024 | $1,220 |
| January 2025 | $1,220 |
| February 2025 | $1,235 |
| March 2025 | $1,212 |
| April 2025 | $1,220 |
| May 2025 | $1,210 |
| June 2025 | $1,205 |
| July 2025 | $1,205 |
| August 2025 | $1,222 |
| September 2025 | $1,236 |
| October 2025 | $1,289 |
| November 2025 | $1,319 |
| December 2025 | $1,240 |
| January 2026 | $1,317 |
| February 2026 | $1,300 |
| March 2026 | $1,281 |
| April 2026 | $1,240 |
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Can I afford to live at 869 Geranium Ave E #1?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years ago | $1,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,700 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 869 Geranium Ave E #1
Early Education Bruce F. Vento
409 case ave e
saint paul, MN, 55130
PKPublic
Frost Lake Elementary School
1505 hoyt ave e
saint paul, MN, 55106
PK, K-5Public
C
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
1140 white bear ave n
saint paul, MN, 55106
PK, K-8Public
C
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-
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Getting around Saint Paul near 869 Geranium Ave E #1
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
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
6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 869 Geranium Ave E #1, Saint Paul
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
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
8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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