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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • On site laundry
  • No smoking
  • Spacious one bedroom unit
  • Updated kitchen and bath
  • Light filled sunroom

Location

809 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104, USA|Summit - University
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Management

Northern Sunrise Properties LLC

Leasing office

(844) 326-6607 ext. 9278

Property Overview

809 Portland Ave offers a spacious one-bedroom layout with hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bath, and a light-filled sunroom, along with the convenience of on-site laundry in a no-smoking building. Zumper’s expert rating reflects its solid overall appeal, and the 18 listing photos give renters a detailed look at the unit, though public transit and grocery options are a few miles away.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 809 Portland Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 809 Portland Ave. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Floor plans

809 Portland Ave. - 61 bed1 bath555 sqft$1,395 /moAvailable September 1 or earlier. Beautiful spacious 1 bedroom unit with updated kitchen and bath, dishwasher, light filled sunroom, hardwood floors, on site laundry, and free storage unit. No smoking, no pets. Owner pays heat, water, sewer, trash, recycling. Tenant pays cooking gas and electricity.

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About 809 Portland Ave.

HomeApartments in St. PaulSummit - University 809 Portland Ave.

Available September 1 or earlier. Beautiful spacious 1 bedroom unit with updated kitchen and bath, dishwasher, light filled sunroom, hardwood floors, on site laundry, and free storage unit. No smoking, no pets. Owner pays heat, water, sewer, trash, recycling. Tenant pays cooking gas and electricity.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 809 Portland Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 809 Portland Ave. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 809 Portland Ave.
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
809 Portland Ave. stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 809 Portland Ave. is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
809 Portland Ave. is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 809 Portland Ave. to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
809 Portland Ave. provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 809 Portland Ave. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Summit - University

1-bedroom apartments at 809 Portland Ave. cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Summit - University.

Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Summit - University
St. Paul
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Paul
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,068
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$1,118
A table of studio rental data trends in Summit - University
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$928
July 2024$942
August 2024$921
September 2024$944
October 2024$925
November 2024$1,019
December 2024$951
January 2025$942
February 2025$869
March 2025$988
April 2025$1,156
May 2025$995
June 2025$1,080
July 2025$951
August 2025$926
September 2025$965
October 2025$932
November 2025$937
December 2025$955
January 2026$931
February 2026$1,005
March 2026$969
April 2026$975
May 2026$989

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-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 $55,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,395.
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Schools near 809 Portland Ave.

Maxfield Elementary School

380 victoria st n

saint paul, MN, 55104

PK, K-5Public
C

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) - Rondo Education Center

560 concordia ave

saint paul, MN, 55103

PK, KPublic
A-

Bridge View Special Education School

350 colborne st

saint paul, MN, 55102

K-12Public

Saint Paul Online Elementary School

360 colborne st

saint paul, MN, 55102

K-5Public
C

Wilder Child Development Center

911 lafond ave

st paul, MN, 55104

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Summit - University | St. Paul, MN

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Saint Paul near 809 Portland Ave

Walking

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

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 809 Portland Ave, Saint Paul

Groceries

6/10
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

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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Sunrise Market & Cafe
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Food Alliance
400 Selby Ave
Shuang Hur Supermarket
654 University Ave W
Kowalski's Markets
1261 Grand Ave
Phil Oriental Imports
789 University Ave W

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