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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • All utilities included
  • Conveniently situated
  • Two outdoor pools
  • Easy access

Location

2501 Nevada Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426, United States|Willow Park
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Management

Sela Group, LLC

Leasing office

(952) 230-2650 ext. 2

Property Overview

Westwood Gardens excels with a Zumper expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting its competitive pricing and high-quality amenities, including all utilities included, two outdoor pools, and easy access to local conveniences. The location is particularly advantageous, with a rating of 9 out of 10, offering proximity to a grocery store just under 1.5 miles away and a top-rated middle school within half a mile. Overall, this verified property stands out for its transparency and commitment to providing an exceptional living experience.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Westwood Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Westwood Gardens 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1br1 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,200 /mo2 units available
2 BR2 bed1 bath925 sqft$1,350 /mo1 unit available
2L2 bed1 bath980 sqft$1,475 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for Westwood Gardens

Apartment Amenities

Utilities Included

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Units152
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About Westwood Gardens

HomeApartments in St. Louis ParkWillow Park Westwood Gardens

Westwood Gardens is located at Cedar Lake Road and Nevada Ave S, Saint Louis Park, MN 55426. This apartment community offers spacious floor plans and a variety of amenities, including two outdoor pools. The apartments are conveniently situated near Louisiana Ave S. with easy access to Highways 394 and 100 and 169. Residents will enjoy being on a bus line with an express bus to Downtown, and daily conveniences will be a breeze with the popular west end just minutes away and only one block from the Westwood Shopping Center and Walgreen's. All utilities are included except 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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Westwood Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Westwood Gardens 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 Westwood Gardens
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.
Westwood Gardens 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·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, Westwood Gardens 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.
Westwood Gardens 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 Westwood Gardens 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.
Westwood Gardens 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.

Westwood Gardens is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 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 Westwood Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 235 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Willow Park

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% higher than 1-bedrooms in Willow Park.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Willow Park
St. Louis Park
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in St. Louis Park
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,300
January 2024$1,379
February 2024$1,298
March 2024$1,360
April 2024$1,396
May 2024$1,560
June 2024$1,515
July 2024$1,433
August 2024$1,491
September 2024$1,469
October 2024$1,471
November 2024$1,485
December 2024$1,479
January 2025$1,512
February 2025$1,429
March 2025$1,374
April 2025$1,340
May 2025$1,295
June 2025$1,313
July 2025$1,299
August 2025$1,314
September 2025$1,300
October 2025$1,303
November 2025$1,302
December 2025$1,285
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Willow Park
MonthMedian Rent
March 2025$1,183
April 2025$1,150

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Can I afford to live at 2501 Nevada Avenue South?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near Westwood Gardens

Aquila Elementary School

8500 w 31st st

saint louis park, MN, 55426

K-5Public
B

St. Louis Park Special Education Program - Elementary School

6300 walker st

saint louis park, MN, 55416

PK, K-6Public
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Getting around St. Louis Park near 2501 Nevada Avenue South

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Transit

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

Points of interest for 2501 Nevada Avenue South, St. Louis Park

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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