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Highlights

  • Community room
  • Controlled access
  • Off-street parking
  • Large windows
  • Cable-ready
  • Picnic areas

Location

1203 California Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA
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Management

Hornig Companies- Lagoon-Irving LLC

Leasing office

(651) 219-5122

Property Overview

California Drive offers strong value with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, standout marks for price, amenities, and location, and a description that appears clear and trustworthy. Notable features include a community room, controlled access, off-street parking, large windows, picnic areas, and cable-ready access, while the 1.7-mile distance to public transport and 10 photos add practical context.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, California Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, California Drive 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

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Dunlap E1 $940Studio1 bath403 sqft$940 /mo3 units availableCalifornia Drive... Where home is. California Drive Apartments brim with vintage charm in a great St. Paul neighborhood setting. Located in the vibrant Como Park neighborhood, the property consists of nine buildings on lovely grounds with many of the flowers planted and tended to by the residents themselves. The apartments feature a variety of floor plans boasting large windows and built-in details. You must see this gem of a property for yourself. Find us across the street from Cub Foods, Aldi's, House of Wong, and The Original Malt Shop just off Lexington and Larpenteur. Our community features Studio and 1-bedroom floor plans with beautiful detail, large windows, and tons of storage. The classic buildings are designed around the open parking area. Our community also offers private, detached garages, additional storage spaces, non-smoking buildings, large laundry rooms, secured entrances, a beautiful community room, and a gas BBQ grill with picnic areas. California Drive Apartments - where home is. RENTAL FEATURES ________________________________________ • Living room • Walk-in closet • Refrigerator • Stove/Oven • Air conditioning • Central heat • Cable-ready • Pet-friendly community (cats only) COMMUNITY FEATURES ________________________________________ • Online application • Online Rent Payment Portal • Laundry on-site • Community room with library • Controlled access • Barbecue area • Off-street parking • Detached garages available • 24-hour emergency maintenance ________________________________________ • Rent: $940.00 • Application Fee: $50.00 • Security Deposit: $500.00 • Pet Deposit $300.00 • Utilities: Fixed Monthly Charges: • Electric paid to provider: Xcel Energy • Rubs water/sewer variable* • RUBS Processing Fee $6.00 • Trash $15.00 • Residents are required to obtain renters' insurance • Minimum Liability Policy $10.50 • LLI Processing Fee $4.50 • Liability insurance fees are waived for renters who provide the Declarations Page of their own Renter's Insurance Policy • 12-Month Lease Optional Monthly Charges: • Pet Rent $25.00 • Garages/Parking: $100.00-125.00 • Off-Street Parking: $35 • 6-month lease $75.00 • 9-month lease $50.00 Office Hours (by appointment only) Monday-Thursday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm More information and application at https www hornigcompanies com california-drive-apartments

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Amenities for California Drive

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating

Appliances

Electric Oven & StoveRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKStorage Lockers

Grounds

Community Grilling AreaStorage
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
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units108
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About California Drive

Home California Drive

California Drive Apartments brims with vintage charm in a great St. Paul neighborhood setting. Located in the vibrant Como Park neighborhood, the property consists of nine buildings on lovely grounds with many of the flowers planted and tended to by the residents themselves. The apartments feature a variety of floor plans boasting large windows and built-in details. You must see this gem of a property for yourself!


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, California Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, California Drive 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 California Drive
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.
California Drive 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.
California Drive 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, California Drive 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.
California Drive 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 California Drive 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.

California Drive is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 3 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 California Drive compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Considerations

No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Saint Paul

studio apartments at California Drive cost about 9% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Saint Paul.

Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Saint Paul
A table of studio rental data trends in Saint Paul
MonthMedian Rent
March 2025$911
April 2025$907
October 2025$1,160
March 2026$996
April 2026$1,016

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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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 California Drive

Chelsea Heights Elementary School

1557 huron st

saint paul, MN, 55108

PK, K-5Public
B-

Fairview School Readiness Plus

1910 county rd b west

roseville, MN, 55113

PKPublic

Rivereast Program

1055 mackubin

saint paul, MN, 55117

K-12Public

Wilder Child Development Center

911 lafond ave

st paul, MN, 55104

PKPublic

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) - Rondo Education Center

560 concordia ave

saint paul, MN, 55103

PK, KPublic
A-
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Saint Paul near 1203 California Dr

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1203 California Dr, Saint Paul

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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