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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Large island
  • Closet space
  • Modern apartments
  • Open floorplan
  • Off street parking

Location

1301 1st St W, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
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Management

Optima Property Management LLP

Leasing office

(218) 416-7315 ext. 2

Property Overview

Park West apartments offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.5/10, including exceptional scores for amenities, location, and price, reflecting competitive rent and convenient access to highly rated schools. Residents can enjoy modern apartments with open floorplans, large islands, good closet space, on-site laundry, and off-street parking. The property is also recognized for pet friendliness thanks to available outdoor spaces and earns a solid trustworthiness rating for clear, detailed information.

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, Park West apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Park West apartments 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

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1b/1b floorplan C1 bed1 bath590 sqft$945 /mo1 unit availableThis one bedroom has 3 closets, one of which is a huge walk -in! You'll love the sunlight that comes in this unit. One of only two like it!

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Amenities for Park West apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningBlinds
Central HeatHeating
Hot WaterWalk-in Closet

Appliances

DishwasherFridge
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street ParkingOutdoor Space
Playground

Services

GarbageHeat Paid
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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Utilities Monthly Fee

Monthly.

$25

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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Building details

Property details

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About Park West apartments

Home Park West apartments

Located just blocks north of Artic Cat and Digi-Key, Park West apartments offers one bedroom and studio apartments. These modern apartments are equipped with a stainless-steel fridge, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The large, on-site parking lot offers plenty of room for off-street parking. Rent includes heat, water, sewer, and garbage. All apartments are internet-ready, with both Sjoberg’s and Garden Valley available. Optima Property Management offers a resident portal for easy online services, including paying your rent.


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, Park West apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Park West apartments 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 Park West apartments
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.
Park West apartments 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·10A 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.
Park West apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Park West 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 Park West 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·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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 2 highest rated

Awesome cute & clean apartments right across from Digikey. Lots of travelers coming through here, since the landlord offers short leases. Pets accepted! Maintenance is always quick to fix things. Landlord is super nice & understanding. Also, theres LOTS of FREE goodies at the dumpster. I've furnished my entire apt off FREE stuff thrown away.

Marlena Wieseman (Laney)

Marlena Wieseman (Laney)

Feb 24, 2024

It's a fairly new building and they've already increased the rent & added utility charges. Meanwhile their parking lot remains as an unpaved dirt lot, full of holes, and not graded evenly with the street. Every other new apartment building on the street is paved, has bushes and trees, a proper sign, nicely colored siding w/ stonework, etc, all for a very similar price. While the interior is nice, they put no effort into the exterior. And the odds are high that you will have very unpleasant wall neighbors, cigarette smokers lingering in the parking lot and a marijuana smell in the hallway.

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Park West apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this 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 Park West apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 2 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Oven not listed
In-unit oven not included in listing

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Rent trends in Thief River Falls

1-bedroom apartments at Park West apartments cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Thief River Falls.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Thief River Falls
A table of studio rental data trends in Thief River Falls
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$795
July 2024$795
August 2024$795
September 2024$795
October 2024$660
November 2024$684
March 2025$695
July 2025$725
August 2025$668
September 2025$618
October 2025$795
April 2026$675

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$37,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $945.
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Schools near Park West apartments

Challenger Elementary School

601 county rd 61

thief river falls, MN, 56701

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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Thief River Falls near 1301 1st St W

Walking

2/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

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

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 1301 1st St W, Thief River Falls

Groceries

0/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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