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Highlights

  • Ceiling fan
  • Hardwood floors
  • Off-street parking
  • Private entrance
  • Additional storage
  • Utilities included

Location

1397 Portland Avenue, St Paul, MN 55104, USA|Snelling Hamline
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Property Overview

Portland Ave Apartments receives an impressive overall rating of 9.2 from Zumper, signifying its appeal for renters. The property combines excellent amenities, competitive pricing, and a prime location with top-rated schools and convenient transportation options. With notable features such as hardwood floors, off-street parking, and pet-friendly access, it offers a well-rounded living experience that prioritizes both comfort and value.

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

9.2
Excellent
Portland Ave Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom2 bed1 bath900 sqft$1,195 /mo$50 Application Fee per adult $800 Deposit Heat, Water and Trash Included Cats accepted with completed Pet Screening profile One Time non-refundable fee is $300, monthly pet fee is $35/monthly

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Amenities for Portland Ave Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Ceiling FanCentral Heat
Hardwood Floor

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Onsite Laundry
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

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Portland Ave Apartments

HomeApartments in St. PaulSnelling Hamline Portland Ave Apartments

Embrace the beauty of old-world style meshed with modern-day conveniences. Portland Avenue Apartment’s unique, turn-of-the-century buildings have great character, boasting large two-bedroom apartments with formal dining rooms featuring a built-in hutch, beautiful hardwood floors, and private back entry. Situated in the charming Merriam Park neighborhood of St. Paul, Portland Avenue Apartments is near public transportation and major highways, including I-94, and I-35E; providing direct access to downtown Minneapolis/St. Paul. Apartment Amenities: Utilities Included: Heat, Water, Trash Ceiling Fan Hardwood Floors Private Entrance (Rear) Services: Centralized Laundry Facilities Off-Street Parking Controlled Entry Additional Storage Near Public Transportation Online Rent Payments 24/7 Emergency Maintenance Pet Friendly


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.
9.2
/10
Excellent
Portland Ave Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Portland Ave Apartments
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Portland Ave Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Snelling Hamline. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Portland Ave Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Portland Ave Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Portland Ave Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Portland Ave Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Portland Ave Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Portland Ave Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Portland Ave Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 9 pet supply stores near the property
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area

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 Portland Ave Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Snelling Hamline

2-bedroom apartments at Portland Ave Apartments cost about 30% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Snelling Hamline.

Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Snelling Hamline
St. Paul
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Paul
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,015
March 2024$1,077
April 2024$1,052
May 2024$1,061
June 2024$1,058
July 2024$1,089
August 2024$1,104
September 2024$1,099
October 2024$1,061
November 2024$1,107
December 2024$1,129
January 2025$1,117
February 2025$1,075
March 2025$1,101
April 2025$1,109
May 2025$1,108
June 2025$1,114
July 2025$1,091
August 2025$1,102
September 2025$1,099
October 2025$1,096
November 2025$1,094
December 2025$1,129
January 2026$1,123
A table of studio rental data trends in Snelling Hamline
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$1,253
March 2024$1,276
April 2024$1,292
May 2024$1,195
June 2024$1,165
July 2024$1,140
August 2024$1,131
September 2024$1,148
October 2024$1,189
November 2024$1,178
December 2024$1,128
January 2025$1,101
February 2025$1,099
March 2025$1,097
April 2025$1,097
May 2025$1,096
June 2025$1,095
July 2025$1,100
August 2025$1,106
September 2025$1,095
October 2025$1,111
November 2025$1,116
December 2025$1,109
January 2026$1,111

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$47,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,195.
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Schools near Portland Ave Apartments

Early Education Four Seasons

318 moore st

saint paul, MN, 55104

PKPublic

Maxfield Elementary School

380 victoria st n

saint paul, MN, 55104

PK, K-5Public
C

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) - Rondo Education Center

560 concordia ave

saint paul, MN, 55103

PK, KPublic
A-

Bridge View Special Education School

350 colborne st

saint paul, MN, 55102

K-12Public

Rivereast Program

1055 mackubin

saint paul, MN, 55117

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Snelling Hamline | St. Paul, MN

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

Getting around St Paul near 1397 Portland Avenue

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1397 Portland Avenue, St Paul

Groceries

7/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 10-minute walk, and there are also some specialist food stores nearby.

Shopping

5/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.

Cafes

5/10
The closest café is within a 10-minute walk, and there are some other cafés within walking distance.

Restaurants

6/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.

Parks

6/10
A medium-size park in the area.

Nightlife

4/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.

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