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Smith Avenue offers strong value with a high overall rating, competitive pricing, and a standout mix of amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It also features on-site laundry, off-street parking, new flooring, new granite countertops and cabinets, a non-smoking environment, and professional management, while nearby top-rated elementary school access adds to its appeal.
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Eco living| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 800 sqft | $1,095 /mo | 1 unit available | Great one-bedroom updated unit . Don't miss out on this unit. Located in a small, well managed 11-unit building right over the bridge and near Smith and Dodd Road. Convenient location, close to major highways and downtown St. Paul. Within a few blocks of some great restaurants/taverns. Within walking distance to the city bus line stop. Granite counter tops and cabinets Updated flooring. Tenant pays electricity. Tenant billed monthly for trash ($25/m). Tenant billed water/sewer monthly via Ratio Utility Billing System. Owner pays HEAT. Laundry available in building. Non Smoking Unit/Building. Off Street Parking Tenant is required to have a min. $100,000 tenant liability coverage or renter's insurance if not, coverage will be put in place ($15/m). NO DOGS TWO ANIMAL MAX ($25/m - cat - Pet Deposit (non-refundable) $200) **Please note, if you have an ESA animal, it MUST be included on your application** This is a professionally managed building from Blackbridge Property Management. We offer secure Online Tenant Portals making paying rent and scheduling maintenance easy and convenient. To schedule a showing please call/text 612-269-2632 Application fee is $45 per adult which can be found at www blackbridgemn com Rental Criteria: Credit Report Considered Income: 2.5 times rent NO Evictions or UD's (within past 3 years) Criminal Background Considered All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If approved for the property and a lease is drafted, Tenant agrees to pay a $9 Monthly Administrative Fee *pictures may be of similar unit* |
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Apartment Amenities
| Central Heat | Heating |
Appliances
| Electric Range | Range |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Off-Street Parking |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
No pets allowed.
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| Units | 11 |
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Great one-bedroom updated unit . Don't miss out on this unit. Located in a small, well managed 11-unit building right over the bridge and near Smith and Dodd Road. Convenient location, close to major highways and downtown St. Paul. Within a few blocks of some great restaurants/taverns. Within walking distance to the city bus line stop. Granite counter tops and cabinets Updated flooring. Tenant pays electricity. Tenant billed monthly for trash ($25/m). Tenant billed water/sewer monthly via Ratio Utility Billing System. Owner pays HEAT. Laundry available in building. Non Smoking Unit/Building. Off Street Parking Tenant is required to have a min. $100,000 tenant liability coverage or renter's insurance if not, coverage will be put in place ($15/m). NO DOGS TWO ANIMAL MAX ($25/m - cat - Pet Deposit (non-refundable) $200) **Please note, if you have an ESA animal, it MUST be included on your application** This is a professionally managed building from Blackbridge Property Management. We offer secure Online Tenant Portals making paying rent and scheduling maintenance easy and convenient. To schedule a showing please call/text 612-269-2632 Application fee is $45 per adult which can be found at www blackbridgemn com Rental Criteria: Credit Report Considered Income: 2.5 times rent NO Evictions or UD's (within past 3 years) Criminal Background Considered All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. If approved for the property and a lease is drafted, Tenant agrees to pay a $9 Monthly Administrative Fee *pictures may be of similar unit*
How Smith Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
Considerations
1-bedroom apartments at Smith Avenue cost about 12% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in West St Paul.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | $999 |
| April 2025 | $999 |
| May 2025 | $999 |
| August 2025 | $991 |
| November 2025 | $999 |
| January 2026 | $975 |
Can I afford to live at 969 Smith Ave S?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
$43,800/yr
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$1,199–$1,765
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