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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Modern living spaces
  • Heat
  • Thoughtfully designed apartments
  • Scenic landscapes
  • Local parks

Location

160 Ash St E, Annandale, MN 55302, USA
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(320) 558-7921 ext. 2

Property Overview

The Preserve at Pintail Ponds earns a strong overall rating of 8.6 out of 10, with excellent marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It features modern, thoughtfully designed apartments with heat, scenic landscapes, and nearby local parks, while the 50 photos provide a helpful look at the property.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Preserve at Pintail Ponds is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Preserve at Pintail Ponds 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

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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Daisy2 bed2 bath998 sqft$1,615 /mo2 units availableDiscover your perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty at The Preserve at Pintail Ponds in charming Annandale, MN. Nestled among scenic landscapes, our thoughtfully designed 1 Bed, 2 Bed, and 3 Bed apartments offer modern living spaces tailored to your lifestyle. Down the road from Southbrook Golf Course, you will enjoy the local parks, shops and restaurants in the area along with easy access to the Twin Cities. Fees & Deposit Information: Application Fees- $45 per person Deposit-$500 (unless conditionally approved, then a co-signer or higher deposit may be required) Utilities: Utilities paid by Landlord: Heat, Trash. Utilities Paid by Resident: All utilities not provided by Landlord. $4.95/month Utility Admin Fee. Renter's Insurance: Renter's Insurance is Required, with minimum $100,000 liability coverage. If valid insurance is not provided and kept updated with management, household will be enrolled in Liability Coverage for an additional monthly fee for $15.
Myrtle - corner location2 bed2 bath1,142 sqft$1,720 /mo3 units availableDiscover your perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty at The Preserve at Pintail Ponds in charming Annandale, MN. Nestled among scenic landscapes, our thoughtfully designed 1 Bed, 2 Bed, and 3 Bed apartments offer modern living spaces tailored to your lifestyle. Down the road from Southbrook Golf Course, you will enjoy the local parks, shops and restaurants in the area along with easy access to the Twin Cities. Fees & Deposit Information: Application Fees- $45 per person Deposit-$500 (unless conditionally approved, then a co-signer or higher deposit may be required) Utilities: Utilities paid by Landlord: Heat, Trash. Utilities Paid by Resident: All utilities not provided by Landlord. $4.95/month Utility Admin Fee. Renter's Insurance: Renter's Insurance is Required, with minimum $100,000 liability coverage. If valid insurance is not provided and kept updated with management, household will be enrolled in Liability Coverage for an additional monthly fee for $15.

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Amenities for The Preserve at Pintail Ponds

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatTrash
Utilities Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Other

Hot Water Heating
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Applicants

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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

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About The Preserve at Pintail Ponds

HomeApartments in Annandale The Preserve at Pintail Ponds

Move-in Special: First month FREE with a 13+ month lease! Plus, additional credits available when you apply within 24 hours of your tour. Contact our leasing office for details! Discover your perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and natural beauty at The Preserve at Pintail Ponds in charming Annandale, MN. Nestled among scenic landscapes, our thoughtfully designed 1 Bed, 2 Bed, and 3 Bed apartments offer modern living spaces tailored to your lifestyle. Down the road from Southbrook Golf Course, you will enjoy the local parks, shops and restaurants in the area along with easy access to the Twin Cities. Fees & Deposit Information: Application Fees- $45 per person Deposit-$500 (unless conditionally approved, then a co-signer or higher deposit may be required) Pets: 2max, 75lb weight limit Pet Deposit: $150 (per pet) Pet Rent: $30 (per pet) Non-refundable admin fee: $150 (per pet) Utilities: Utilities paid by Landlord: Heat, Trash. Utilities Paid by Resident: All utilities not provided by Landlord. $4.95/month Utility Admin Fee. Renter's Insurance: Renter's Insurance is Required, with minimum $100,000 liability coverage. If valid insurance is not provided and kept updated with management, household will be enrolled in Liability Coverage for an additional monthly fee for $15.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Preserve at Pintail Ponds is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Preserve at Pintail Ponds 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 The Preserve at Pintail Ponds
Price·10A 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.
The Preserve at Pintail Ponds offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
The Preserve at Pintail Ponds goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Preserve at Pintail Ponds 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.
The Preserve at Pintail Ponds 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 The Preserve at Pintail Ponds 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.

The Preserve at Pintail Ponds is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 The Preserve at Pintail Ponds compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Annandale

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Preserve at Pintail Ponds to be 3% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Annandale.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Annandale
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Annandale
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$1,375
May 2025$1,375
June 2025$1,375
July 2025$1,375
August 2025$1,345
September 2025$1,340
October 2025$1,331
November 2025$1,280
December 2025$1,246
January 2026$1,200
February 2026$1,220
March 2026$1,322
June 2026$1,340
July 2026$1,340

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$66,700/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $66,700 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,667.
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Schools near The Preserve at Pintail Ponds

Annandale Elementary School

655 park st e

annandale, MN, 55302

PK, K-5Public
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Dassel-Cokato Virtual School EL

4852 reardon ave sw

cokato, MN, 55321

K-4Public

Meeker-Wright Early Childhood Special Education

720 9th ave

howard lake, MN, 55349

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Annandale near 160 Ash St E

Walking

2/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

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

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 160 Ash St E, Annandale

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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