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Highlights

  • On-site laundry
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Non-smoking building
  • Assigned off-street parking available

Location

1040 Cleveland Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55116, USA|Highland
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Relay Properties

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(651) 677-3190

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9:00 am–5:00 pm CT

Property Overview

1040 Cleveland Apartments offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 expert rating, highlighted by top-tier scores for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid trustworthiness rating supported by a detailed listing and 26 photos. Residents benefit from convenient access to a highly rated nearby elementary school, a quiet non-smoking environment with on-site laundry and available assigned off-street parking, and excellent pet friendliness thanks to multiple dog parks, pet stores, and pet hospitals in close proximity.

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, 1040 Cleveland Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1040 Cleveland Apartments 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

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath500 sqft$940 /mo1 unit availableThis property features eight studio apartments located above retail. The property is located in a quiet neighborhood on Cleveland Avenue only 1/2 mile from Ford Parkway retail shops and restaurants. The property features assigned parking for each apartment, laundry on-site, and an assigned storage unit for each apartment.- Pets: Cats allowed $25/month fee- No Dogs Please- Non-smoking building- Assigned storage unit.- On-Site Laundry - $15 dollars per month.- Assigned Off-street parking available.- Heat, Water, Sewer, Trash included in the rent.- Resident pays electricity and cooking gas.

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Amenities for 1040 Cleveland Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood FloorTile Bathroom

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street ParkingStorage
Storage Units

Neighborhood

Convenient Location
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.

$940

OPTIONAL FEES

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

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

$25

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Building details

Property details

Units12
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About 1040 Cleveland Apartments

HomeApartments in St. PaulHighland 1040 Cleveland Apartments

Amazing property in the heart of Highland Park. The property has 8 studio apartments located above a local retail building. The property is located in a quiet neighborhood on Cleveland Avenue only 1/2 mile from Ford Parkway retail shops and restaurants. The property features assigned parking for each apartment, laundry on-site, and an assigned storage unit for each apartment. - Pets: Cats allowed $25 per month fee - No Dogs Please - Non-smoking building - Assigned storage unit. - On-Site Laundry - $25 per month. - Assigned Off-street parking available. - Heat, Water, Sewer, and Trash are included in the rent. - Resident pays electricity and cooking gas. - $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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 1040 Cleveland Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1040 Cleveland Apartments 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 1040 Cleveland Apartments
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.
1040 Cleveland Apartments 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·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.
1040 Cleveland 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, 1040 Cleveland Apartments 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.
1040 Cleveland Apartments 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 1040 Cleveland Apartments 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.
1040 Cleveland Apartments 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.

1040 Cleveland Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 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 1040 Cleveland Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 123 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Images Available
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Rent trends in Highland

studio apartments at 1040 Cleveland Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for studio apartments in Highland.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Highland
St. Paul
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Paul
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,128
February 2026$1,143
March 2026$1,117
April 2026$1,133
A table of studio rental data trends in Highland
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$888
June 2024$909
July 2024$915
August 2024$923
September 2024$915
October 2024$909
November 2024$937
December 2024$895
January 2025$1,287
February 2025$915
March 2025$948
April 2025$950
May 2025$965
June 2025$952
July 2025$955
August 2025$1,016
September 2025$996
October 2025$971
November 2025$938
December 2025$938
February 2026$940
March 2026$940
April 2026$940

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$37,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,600 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $940.
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Schools near 1040 Cleveland Apartments

Horace Mann School

2001 eleanor ave

saint paul, MN, 55116

PK, K-5Public
A-

Early Education Four Seasons

318 moore st

saint paul, MN, 55104

PKPublic

Folwell Elementary

3611 20th ave s

minneapolis, MN, 55407

PK, K-5Public
C

Bridge View Special Education School

350 colborne st

saint paul, MN, 55102

K-12Public

Saint Paul Online Elementary School

360 colborne st

saint paul, MN, 55102

K-5Public
C
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Getting around Saint Paul near 1040 Cleveland Ave S

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1040 Cleveland Ave S, Saint Paul

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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