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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Large windows
- Spacious living room
- Hardwood floor
Location
870 Cook Ave E #1, Saint Paul, MN 55106, USA|Payne - Phalen
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Contact
Wits Property Management
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Property Overview
Large windows, a spacious living room, and hardwood floors give this home a bright, open feel with classic character. The layout and features may appeal to those who value comfortable everyday living and a clean, versatile interior.
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
More space- High school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 870 Cook Ave E #1, Payne - Phalen
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Utilities Included |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Other
| Dogs OK Up to 25 Pounds |
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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About 870 Cook Ave E #1
*$250 move in special* Come check out this great home with a private 3 seasons porch in charming St. Paul! The spacious living room has hardwood floor and leads out to a large three seasons porch with windows all around. The kitchen has a nice open feel with lots of cabinet space for storage. The bedroom has a large window for great natural light and has the bathroom connected. Reach out today for more information or to schedule a showing! Additional Terms: -12 months lease term. Longer initial term may be available upon request. -1 month's rent for security deposit -$60 application fee per person 18yrs of age and older -Included Utilities:Water, Sewer, Trash -Allows small pets for additional move-in/monthly fee. -No smoking -All tenants required to purchase Renter's Insurance that meets minimum coverage requirements of the lease. -A lease origination fee of $100 will apply to accepted applicants at lease signing, and will be due with move in funds. Qualified Applicants will have: -Verifiable household monthly income of 2.5x monthly rent (or qualifying subsidy) -Clean criminal history -No evictions -Credit history Agency Disclosure: Wits Property Management is an authorized agent of the Landlord and represents them as their property manager. We owe tenants and tenant prospects honesty and fair dealings, and will adhere to all applicable laws related to this and future transactions. Trash Water/Sewer
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 870 East Cook Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
- 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
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Address details
| Neighborhood | Payne - Phalen |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 55106 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Payne - Phalen
1-bedroom apartments at 870 Cook Ave E #1 cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in St. Paul.
Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Payne - Phalen
St. Paul
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,191 |
| 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 | $1,167 |
| July 2026 | $1,194 |
| August 2026 | $1,210 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $920 |
| October 2024 | $956 |
| November 2024 | $918 |
| December 2024 | $914 |
| January 2025 | $895 |
| February 2025 | $920 |
| March 2025 | $965 |
| April 2025 | $990 |
| May 2025 | $983 |
| June 2025 | $992 |
| July 2025 | $955 |
| August 2025 | $990 |
| September 2025 | $1,031 |
| October 2025 | $1,049 |
| November 2025 | $1,049 |
| December 2025 | $972 |
| January 2026 | $935 |
| February 2026 | $944 |
| March 2026 | $888 |
| April 2026 | $861 |
| May 2026 | $850 |
| June 2026 | $840 |
| July 2026 | $831 |
| August 2026 | $879 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 870 Cook Ave E #1?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $900.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 months ago | $1,050 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,200 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $950 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 12 years ago | $775 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 870 Cook 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 870 Cook 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
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 870 Cook Ave E #1, Saint Paul
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
3/10
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
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
Other units at this address
870 East Cook Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
870 East Cook Avenue Saint Paul, MN
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