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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood floors
  • On-site laundry
  • Built-in cabinets
  • Garages available
  • Large windows
  • Garages available for rent

Location

1899 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104, USA|Merriam Park West
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Management

Relay Properties

Leasing office

(651) 384-0204

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9:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

1899 Selby Avenue receives a strong overall rating of 8 out of 10 from Zumper, highlighting its appeal for renters. With competitive pricing, exceptional amenities, and a prime location rating of 9, residents enjoy both comfort and convenience. Additional advantages include a quiet work-from-home environment, ample natural light, and a wealth of photos to provide an informative view of the property.

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

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 1899 Selby Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1899 Selby Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

3 Bed 1 Bath3 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$1,795–$2,400 /mo2 units availableWelcome to a charming brownstone apartment building, showcasing vintage features and nestled near a lively college campus. The 1899 Selby Apartments is located just 5 blocks from St. Thomas University. This quiet building only has 5 apartment units. The apartments feature natural woodwork, built-in cabinets, large open living space, hardwood floors, and large windows with natural light.- Pets: Cats allowed $25/month fee- No Dogs Please- Non-smoking building- Assigned storage unit.- On-Site Laundry - $15 dollars per month.- Heat, Water, Sewer, Trash included in the rent.- Resident pays electricity and cooking gas.- Garages available for rent for $50 per month.

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Amenities for 1899 Selby Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Ceiling FanCeiling Fans In Every Room
Hardwood FloorSkylight in Kitchen
Walk-in Closet

Appliances

Stainless Steel Appliances

Tech

Free High Speed WiFiVideo Surveillance Cameras

Building

Cats OKDetached Garage
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Bike RackGarage Parking
Outdoor SpaceStorage
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

Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%. Security Deposit.

$1,795

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. Up to 2 cats allowed | Restrictions: None.

$25

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. Sorry, no dogs please. | Restrictions: None.

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About 1899 Selby Avenue

HomeApartments in St. PaulMerriam Park West 1899 Selby Avenue

Welcome to a charming brownstone apartment building, showcasing vintage features and nestled near a lively college campus. The 1899 Selby Apartments is located just 5 blocks from St. Thomas University. This quiet building only has 5 apartment units. The apartments feature natural woodwork, built-in cabinets, large open living space, hardwood floors, and large windows with natural light. - Pets: Cats allowed $25 per month fee. - No Dogs Please. - Non-smoking building. - Assigned storage unit. - On-Site Laundry - $15 per month. - Internet - $75 per month. - Heat, Water, Sewer, and Trash are included in the rent. - Resident pays electricity and cooking gas. - Garages available for rent for $50 per month. - $65 application fee per applicant (one time). - Liability to Landlord Insurance: $10.50 per month, waived if residents have their own insurance for at least $100,000 in personal liability coverage.


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.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 1899 Selby Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1899 Selby Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1899 Selby Avenue
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, 1899 Selby Avenue is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Merriam Park West. 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.
1899 Selby Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including bike rack. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1899 Selby Avenue receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1899 Selby Avenue 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 1899 Selby Avenue 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.

1899 Selby Avenue is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 3 internet service provider options nearby

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 1899 Selby Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Merriam Park West

3-bedroom apartments at 1899 Selby Avenue cost about 28% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Merriam Park West.

Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Merriam Park West
St. Paul
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Paul
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,088
January 2024$1,092
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$1,091
A table of studio rental data trends in Merriam Park West
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$932
March 2025$899
April 2025$899
May 2025$950
June 2025$929
July 2025$908
November 2025$889

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$71,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,800 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,795.
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Schools near 1899 Selby Avenue

Early Education Four Seasons

318 moore st

saint paul, MN, 55104

PKPublic

Groveland Park Elementary School

2045 st clair ave

saint paul, MN, 55105

PK, K-5Public
B

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

Merriam Park West | St. Paul, MN

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

Getting around Saint Paul near 1899 Selby Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1899 Selby Ave, Saint Paul

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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