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Highlights

  • Senior apartments
  • Fifty-five and older

Location

34 12th Ave N, Hopkins, MN 55343, USA
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Management

Halverson and Blaiser Group, LTD

Leasing office

(952) 245-1375

Open today 

9:00 am–5:00 pm CT

Property Overview

Gold Crest Apartments has an excellent overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, with especially strong marks for price, amenities, and location, while its trustworthiness rating suggests a clear and helpful listing. Notable positives include senior apartments for those 55 and older, nearby schools, 16 photos, strong value per square foot, and pet-friendly nearby resources, with outdoor spaces adding to the appeal.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Gold Crest Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Gold Crest Apartments 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
  • High school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bed - 1 Bath1 bed1 bath835 sqft$1,253 /mo1 unit available1 bedroom senior apartments, Hopkins, MN
2 Bed - 1 Bath2 bed1 bath1,253 sqft$1,429 /mo1 unit available2 bedroom senior apartments, Hopkins, MN

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Amenities for Gold Crest Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBalcony
Central Air ConditioningFreezer
Patio

Appliances

Fully Equipped Appliance PackageOven
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKCommunity Room
Controlled EntryOnsite Laundry
Recreation RoomResidents Lounge
Smoke Free Living

Grounds

CourtyardGarage Parking
Off-Street ParkingOutdoor Space
Storage

Services

Garage Available for RentPackage Service
Spanish Speaking Staff

Other

Online Maintenance PortalOnline Rent Payment
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. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Security Deposit.

Usage Based

Utility Chargeback To Resident

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Utility Chargeback to Resident.

Usage Based

Utility Billing Adminstration

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable. Utility Billing Adminstration.

$4

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Cat Deposit

One-time. 2 cats max. Refund Policy: $200.00.

$200

Cat Fee

One-time. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$200

Cat Rent

Monthly. Refund Policy: Non-refundable.

$25

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Building details

Property details

Units46

About Gold Crest Apartments

HomeApartments in Hopkins Gold Crest Apartments

Our Apartment Community is specifically for those 55 and older. Gold Crest is ideally located in the heart of downtown Hopkins, and is close to shopping, restaurants, movie theater and antique shops. Come visit our community and find your new home today.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Gold Crest Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Gold Crest Apartments 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 Gold Crest Apartments
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.
Gold Crest Apartments 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·10A 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.
Gold Crest Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—cats allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Gold Crest Apartments 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 Gold Crest Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.
Gold Crest Apartments 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.

Gold Crest Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet hospitals in the area
  • 6 pet supply stores 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 Gold Crest Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.5 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 miles away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 120 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 234 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Balcony
Easy access to the outdoors
Extra storage
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Package service
More secure storage for delivery
Pool
Enhanced community features

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Rent trends in Hopkins

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% higher than 1-bedrooms in Hopkins.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Gold Crest Apartments to be 9% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Hopkins.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Hopkins
A table of studio rental data trends in Hopkins
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,070
December 2024$1,064
January 2025$1,002
February 2025$1,005
March 2025$1,035
April 2025$1,074
May 2025$1,154
June 2025$1,145
July 2025$1,164
August 2025$1,164
September 2025$1,146
October 2025$1,164
November 2025$1,164
December 2025$1,167
January 2026$1,165
February 2026$1,135
March 2026$1,097
April 2026$1,073
May 2026$1,179
June 2026$1,267
July 2026$1,304
August 2026$1,465
September 2026$1,528
October 2026$1,478

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 34 12th Ave N?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

Slide to adjust the percentage of your monthly income you are willing to spend on rent.
The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$50,120/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $50,120 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,253.
For more information on rent affordability, visit our rent calculator.

Schools near Gold Crest Apartments

VirtualEDU ELementary

1001 hwy 7

hopkins, MN, 55305

K-6Public

Senops

1001 hwy 7

hopkins, MN, 55305

K-12Public

Harley Hopkins Family Center

125 monroe ave s

hopkins, MN, 55343

PKPublic

Glen Lake Elementary School

4801 woodridge rd

minnetonka, MN, 55345

PK, K-6Public
B+

Tonka Online (K-5)

5621 county rd 101

minnetonka, MN, 55345

K-5Public
A+
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Hopkins near 34 12th Ave N

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
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 34 12th Ave N, Hopkins

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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