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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Comfortable living spaces
  • Hardwood floors throughout
  • Flexible furniture layouts

Location

973 Geranium Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55106, USA|Payne - Phalen
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Management

Elite Property Management Group

Leasing office

(952) 886-7440

Property Overview

973 Geranium Ave E earns an overall strong rating with standout marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting solid value and everyday convenience. Its comfortable living spaces, hardwood floors throughout, and flexible furniture layouts pair with nearby highly rated schools and a strong value-per-square-foot position.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 973 Geranium Ave E is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 973 Geranium Ave E 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

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath950 sqft$1,300 /mo1 unit availableWonderful 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex in St. Paul! This bright duplex offers an updated kitchen ideal for cooking and entertaining, a large bedroom that provides generous space, and a walk-in closet for convenient storage. Located in St. Paul, the unit combines modern updates with comfortable living areas. Easy to tour and move into — contact us to schedule a viewing. **SECTION 8 ACCEPTED** Elite Property Management Group elitepropmgmt. com 952.886.7440 Fees upon approval: -Application fee: $65 per adult -Deposit: One month's rent -One time non-refundable lease fee: $475 -Non-refundable pet fee: $475 per pet -Monthly Pet Rent: $45 per pet

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Amenities for 973 Geranium Ave E

Apartment Amenities

Large BedroomTrash
Updated KitchenWalk-in Closet
Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Sewer
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
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units2
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About 973 Geranium Ave E

HomeApartments in St. PaulPayne - Phalen 973 Geranium Ave E

Wonderful 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Duplex in St. Paul! This bright duplex offers an updated kitchen ideal for cooking and entertaining, a large bedroom that provides generous space, and a walk-in closet for convenient storage. Located in St. Paul, the unit combines modern updates with comfortable living areas. Easy to tour and move into — contact us to schedule a viewing. **SECTION 8 ACCEPTED** Elite Property Management Group elitepropmgmt. com 952.886.7440 Fees upon approval: -Application fee: $65 per adult -Deposit: One month's rent -One time non-refundable lease fee: $475 -Non-refundable pet fee: $475 per pet -Monthly Pet Rent: $45 per pet


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 973 Geranium Ave E is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 973 Geranium Ave E 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 973 Geranium Ave E
Price·9A 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.
973 Geranium Ave E stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
973 Geranium Ave E goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 973 Geranium Ave E 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.
973 Geranium Ave E 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 973 Geranium Ave E 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.
973 Geranium Ave E 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.

973 Geranium Ave E is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 5 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 973 Geranium Ave E compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 100 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Payne - Phalen

2-bedroom apartments at 973 Geranium Ave E cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Payne - Phalen.

Median rents as of Jul 18 2026.
Payne - Phalen
St. Paul
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Paul
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,128
February 2026$1,143
March 2026$1,117
April 2026$1,128
May 2026$1,118
June 2026$1,106
July 2026$1,101
A table of studio rental data trends in Payne - Phalen
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$813
September 2024$817
October 2024$830
November 2024$825
December 2024$832
January 2025$842
February 2025$833
March 2025$816
April 2025$845
May 2025$816
June 2025$809
July 2025$847
August 2025$904
September 2025$971
October 2025$999
November 2025$999
December 2025$999
January 2026$993
February 2026$955
March 2026$801
April 2026$839
May 2026$795
June 2026$795
July 2026$795

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$52,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,300.
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Schools near 973 Geranium Ave E

Early Education Bruce F. Vento

409 case ave e

saint paul, MN, 55130

PKPublic

Frost Lake Elementary School

1505 hoyt ave e

saint paul, MN, 55106

PK, K-5Public
C

Hazel Park Preparatory Academy

1140 white bear ave n

saint paul, MN, 55106

PK, K-8Public
C

Rivereast Program

1055 mackubin

saint paul, MN, 55117

K-12Public

Beaver Lake Voluntary Pre-K

1060 sterling st n

maplewood, MN, 55119

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Payne - Phalen | St. Paul, MN

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

Getting around Saint Paul near 973 Geranium Ave E

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

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 973 Geranium Ave E, Saint Paul

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

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

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

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 973 Geranium Ave E

Golden Harvest Foods LLC
900 Maryland Ave E
Hoa Mei Supermarket & Deli
860 Maryland Ave E
Bingo Oriental Market
950 Arcade St
Peaceful Land Grocery
924 Arcade St
Sun World Supermarket
892 Arcade St

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