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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- Professionally managed
- Snow removal
- Large living room
- Full size appliances
Location
988 Central Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104, USA|Summit - University
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Property Overview
Hardwood floors, a large living room, full-size appliances, and professional management with snow removal give the home practical appeal. Nearby transit and walkable access, plus local event hubs and fitness and pet-friendly amenities, add convenience and lifestyle variety. Proximity to highly rated middle and high schools and 24 photos also help round out the overall picture.
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- High school nearby
- Extra storage
Great for
Wellness
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 988 Central Ave W, Summit - University
Features
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Fresh Paint | Hardwood Floor |
| No Utilities Included |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Detached One Car Garage | Garage Parking |
| 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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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
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About 988 Central Ave W
Welcome home to this two-plus bedroom, one-bath single-family home in a great St. Paul location! Located close to Lexington and I94, which will get you close anywhere quickly! It is just east of the Midway, which has anything you may need as far as gym, shopping and groceries. It is also very close to the Green Line which connects you to Minneapolis and Saint Paul. This home offers hardwood floors, two bedrooms on the main floor with the full bath, kitchen and large living room. Kitchen has full size appliances and a large gas stove. Ceiling fans in each bedroom. Downstairs you have plenty of storage! There is an egress window in the basement if you need added sleeping space! You also have a three-season porch in front for those great MN summer nights! Detached one-car usable garage (with clicker) and an additional parking spot next to the garage. Washer and dryer in the basement. Sorry, no pets! Tenants are responsible for all utilities including a monthly trash charge of $45 and a monthly $12 admin fee. Tenants are also responsible for lawn care and snow removal. This is a professionally managed home from the folks at Housing Hub. Online access makes applying, paying rent and scheduling maintenance a breeze. Housing Hub wants to provide you with a great living experience! Schedule your showing today with Jason at 651-529-0788. Text welcome! Housing Hub application selection criteria: ***Housing Hub abides by the St. Paul Chapter 193 of the Legislative Code*** 1. Clean credit history with no past due or collections 2. Positive Landlord Reference & Rental History for Past 3 years 3. Clean criminal history 4. Income requirement is 2.5 times the rent. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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 988 Central Ave W compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 miles away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 miles away
- Extra storage
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 3.1 miles from public transportation
Address details
| Neighborhood | Summit - University |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 55104 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Summit - University
2-bedroom apartments at 988 Central Ave W cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in St. Paul.
Median rents as of Oct 3 2026.
Summit - University
St. Paul
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,562 |
| 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 | $1,557 |
| May 2026 | $1,529 |
| June 2026 | $1,495 |
| July 2026 | $1,510 |
| August 2026 | $1,563 |
| September 2026 | $1,594 |
| October 2026 | $1,600 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,650 |
| November 2024 | $1,639 |
| December 2024 | $1,506 |
| January 2025 | $1,500 |
| February 2025 | $1,313 |
| March 2025 | $1,334 |
| April 2025 | $1,397 |
| May 2025 | $1,694 |
| June 2025 | $1,620 |
| July 2025 | $1,835 |
| August 2025 | $1,767 |
| September 2025 | $1,594 |
| October 2025 | $1,481 |
| November 2025 | $1,458 |
| December 2025 | $1,386 |
| January 2026 | $1,287 |
| February 2026 | $1,317 |
| March 2026 | $1,419 |
| April 2026 | $1,530 |
| May 2026 | $1,496 |
| June 2026 | $1,442 |
| July 2026 | $1,495 |
| August 2026 | $1,526 |
| September 2026 | $1,647 |
| October 2026 | $1,686 |
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Can I afford to live at 988 Central Ave W?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,040 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,776.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,725 |
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Getting around Saint Paul near 988 Central Ave W
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
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
6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 988 Central Ave W, Saint Paul
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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