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Highlights

  • Laundry room
  • Extra storage space
  • Large living room
  • Assigned off street parking
  • Minutes away from shopping and eating

Location

553 1st Ave S, South St Paul, MN 55075, USA
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Management

Applegate, Inc.

Leasing office

(844) 423-7807 ext. 1244

Property Overview

553 1St Ave S earns a strong 7.4 out of 10 overall, with especially high marks for amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It offers practical features like a laundry room, extra storage, a large living room, and assigned off-street parking, while also being minutes from shopping and dining.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

7.4
Very Good
553 1St Ave S is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Extra storage
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness

Floor plans

South St Paul, MN - Multi-Unit - $900.00 Available November 20261 bed1 bath$900 /mo2 units availableThese are affordable 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom apartments located in a 7-plex building. Each apartment is equipped with stove, fridge and wall a/c. Large living room. Common area coin operated laundry in the building. Great location close to shopping, restaurants and parks. Assigned off street parking behind the building, one space per unit. Tenant pays electric. Rent includes heat, water, sewer and trash. Secured entry building with security cameras in common areas. Extra Storage space for each apartment located in the laundry room (estimated 3x3 walk in closet). All information deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Some pictures may not be of the exact unit as we may not have them for all units, however, they will be of a unit with a similar layout. If square footage is given, it may not be exact but a rough estimate and may include the total square footage of the home, which could include unfinished areas. **Disclaimer: Security deposit amount is determined at the time that your application is processed. It will be at least one months rent but may also be higher than that. In some cases, we may require a cosigner** If you would like to apply, please click here (or copy & paste into your browser): https applegateproperties com online-application-form If you would like to schedule a showing, please click here (or copy & paste into your browser): https applegateproperties com on-line-showing-appointment-scheduling

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Amenities for 553 1St Ave S

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCarpet
Walk-in Closet

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Controlled AccessOnsite Laundry

Grounds

LawnOutdoor Space
Storage

Services

Snow
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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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

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About 553 1St Ave S

HomeApartments in South St. Paul 553 1St Ave S

These super affordable units come with A/C and plenty of space! Recent building updates are new hallway carpeting, windows on a replacement schedule. The right price for a great location! Just minutes away from plenty of shopping and eating! Best of all, tenant only pays electric! All other utilities are covered in rent! What a deal!


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.
7.4
/10
Very Good
553 1St Ave S is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 553 1St Ave S
Price·6A 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.
553 1St Ave S is priced lower than the median price per bedroom for the area. While it may be more affordable, there may also be trade-offs in terms of amenities or quality compared to similar listings nearby. It caters to those seeking cost savings, albeit with some compromises.
Amenities·9A 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.
553 1St Ave S goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including controlled access. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 553 1St Ave S receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
553 1St Ave S 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·6A 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 553 1St Ave S does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

553 1St Ave S is great for:

Social life

  • 24 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 13 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 7 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • Area has 10 parks and recreation options

Wellness

  • There are 12 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 10 parks nearby
  • 1 farmers market or health food store nearby

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 553 1St Ave S compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 miles away
Extra storage
In-unit features
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1.3 miles away

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Rent trends in South St Paul

1-bedroom apartments at 553 1St Ave S cost about 47% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in South St Paul.

Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
South St Paul
A table of studio rental data trends in South St Paul
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,311
December 2024$1,300
January 2025$1,308
February 2025$1,320
March 2025$1,303
April 2025$1,323
May 2025$1,340
June 2025$1,338
July 2025$1,335
August 2025$1,322
September 2025$1,322
October 2025$1,321
November 2025$1,319
December 2025$1,372
January 2026$1,363
February 2026$1,371
March 2026$1,380
April 2026$1,379
May 2026$1,392
June 2026$1,379
July 2026$1,395
August 2026$1,387
September 2026$1,375
October 2026$1,360
November 2026$1,350

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$36,000/yr

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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Schools near 553 1St Ave S

Early Childhood Special Education

104 5th ave s

south saint paul, MN, 55075

PKPublic

Kaposia Education Center Elementary School

1225 1st ave s

south saint paul, MN, 55075

PK, K-5Public
C

Saint Paul Online Elementary School

360 colborne st

saint paul, MN, 55102

K-5Public
C

Falcon View Connections Elementary

724 bielenberg dr

woodbury, MN, 55125

K-5Public
C+

Early Education Bruce F. Vento

409 case ave e

saint paul, MN, 55130

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around South St Paul near 553 1st Ave S

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 553 1st Ave S, South St Paul

Groceries

3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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