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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 3d tour

Location

201 31st St Sw, Austin, MN 55912, USA
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Management

Black Swan Living

Leasing office

(844) 325-6048 ext. 7306

Property Overview

Northern Place offers strong overall value with an 8.1/10 expert rating, including excellent price (9/10), convenient location (9/10), robust amenities (8/10), and solid trustworthiness (8/10). Renters benefit from a nearby grocery store, competitive value per square foot, plenty of listing photos for a clear view of the property, and extras like pet-friendly policies and a 3D tour.

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

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Northern Place is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Northern Place 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

  • More space
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Floor plans

Northern Place - 201 31st Street Southwest (B) - 32 bed1 bath902 sqft$1,045 /mo** Fill out our FREE application now and take the first step towards securing your dream home! ** *Unit pricing based on availability. Contact our Leasing Team today to learn more. Restrictions Apply.* Welcome Home to this spacious 2-bedroom + den, 1-bathroom unit! BIG DOGS WELCOME! Your pets deserve a home too. That's why all Black Swan Living properties are pet friendly, with no size or breed restrictions. Pets allowed with approval and pet rent. Check out the 3D tour here: www northernplaceapartments com Enjoy flexible, personalized lease terms, typically with a 6 month minimum. Residents are responsible for electricity, renter's insurance, and a property service fee of $80 per month. Ability to end lease for free if moving for homeownership, ask us about details! Black Swan Living is proud to be locally owned and owner managed. Contact us now to schedule your private virtual or in-person tour! Brokered by Keller Williams Premier Realty-Rochester.

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Amenities for Northern Place

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Storage
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

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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Building details

Property details

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About Northern Place

HomeApartments in Austin Northern Place

** Fill out our FREE application now and take the first step towards securing your dream home! ** *Unit pricing based on availability. Contact our Leasing Team today to learn more. Restrictions Apply.* Welcome Home to this spacious 2-bedroom + den, 1-bathroom unit! BIG DOGS WELCOME! Your pets deserve a home too. That's why all Black Swan Living properties are pet friendly, with no size or breed restrictions. Pets allowed with approval and pet rent. Check out the 3D tour here: www northernplaceapartments com Enjoy flexible, personalized lease terms, typically with a 6 month minimum. Residents are responsible for electricity, renter's insurance, and a property service fee of $80 per month. Ability to end lease for free if moving for homeownership, ask us about details! Black Swan Living is proud to be locally owned and owner managed. Contact us now to schedule your private virtual or in-person tour! Brokered by Keller Williams Premier Realty-Rochester.


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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Northern Place is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Northern Place 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 Northern Place
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.
Northern Place 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, Northern Place 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.
Northern Place 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 Northern Place 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.

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 Northern Place compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 127 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Austin

2-bedroom apartments at Northern Place cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Austin.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Austin
A table of studio rental data trends in Austin
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$716
June 2024$643
July 2024$609
August 2024$568
September 2024$578
October 2024$575
November 2024$595
December 2024$642
January 2025$537
February 2025$587
March 2025$686
April 2025$600
May 2025$640
June 2025$650
July 2025$650
August 2025$650
September 2025$650
October 2025$650
November 2025$650
December 2025$600
January 2026$635
February 2026$650
March 2026$737
April 2026$681

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 201 31st St Sw?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$41,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,045.
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Schools near Northern Place

Oakland Education Center

2001 2nd ave nw

austin, MN, 55912

K-12Public

Banfield Elementary School

301 17th st sw

austin, MN, 55912

PK, 1-4Public
C+

Woodson Kindergarten Center

1601 4th st se

austin, MN, 55912

PK, KPublic
B+

Austin Community Learning Center

912 1st ave ne

austin, MN, 55912

PK, K-12Public

CLC - Pre-Kindergarten

912 1st ave ne

austin, MN, 55912

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Austin near 201 31st St Sw

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

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 201 31st St Sw, Austin

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 201 31st St Sw

ALDI
1700 17th St NW
Asian Market
1000 1st Ave SW
Hy-Vee
1307 18th Ave NW
Knauer's Meat Market
121 1st Ave NW
Walmart Supercenter
1000 18th Ave NW

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