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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Garages available
  • Pet stations
  • Additional storage
  • One and two bedroom apartment homes
  • Laundry facilities on the first floor
  • Large dog run area

Location

500 Linden St, Excelsior, MN 55331, USA
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Management

Marathon Management

Leasing office

(763) 292-4310 ext. 2

Property Overview

Excelsior Lake Apartments has received an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.8, showcasing a high standard of living and exceptional amenities, including garages and a large dog run area. With a perfect price rating of 10 out of 10, residents benefit from excellent value relative to competitive amenities and a prime location rated 9 out of 10, providing access to essential services and recreational areas. Additionally, the property is recognized for its pet-friendly features and comprehensive photo gallery, enhancing transparency for potential renters.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Excelsior Lake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Excelsior Lake 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

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

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2B/1BA2 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,105 /mo1 unit available**Check out these fantastic specials!!!!! • 1 month free with a 12-month lease!!! • $900 Deposit, upon approved credit!!! • Application fee waived if application is received within 24 hours of a tour!!! Charm galore!! Excelsior Lake Apartments offers one and two bedroom apartment homes in a quiet, well cared for community. We are surrounded by Lake Galpin which offers great views, additional storage, laundry facilities on the first floor, and garages available. This community is directly off of Highway 7 in Historic Excelsior on a private road. We have a large dog run area and 4 pet stations. There are beautiful lakes, parks, beaches and scenic hiking trails all within walking distance from your new home at Excelsior Lake Apartments. We accept both cats and small dogs! We look forward to meeting you and helping you find your new home!
2 BD 1BA U2 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,295 /mo1 unit available**Check out these fantastic specials!!!!! • 1 month free with a 12-month lease!!! • $900 Deposit, upon approved credit!!! • Application fee waived if application is received within 24 hours of a tour!!! Excelsior Lake Apartments offers one and two bedroom apartment homes in a quiet, well cared for community. We are surrounded by Lake Galpin which offers great views, additional storage, laundry facilities on the first floor, and garages available. We have a large dog run area and 4 pet stations. There are beautiful lakes, parks, beaches and scenic hiking trails all within walking distance from your new home at Excelsior Lake Apartments. We accept both cats and small dogs! We look forward to meeting you and helping you find your new home!

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Amenities for Excelsior Lake Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating

Appliances

Range HoodRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite LaundryWater/Sewer

Grounds

Bike RackGarage Parking
Lake AccessOutdoor Space
Picnic Grill Area

Services

Rubbish Removal
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

Dog policy

Allowed 
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Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1

Parking

Garage ParkingContact for Price
Building details

Property details

Units44
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About Excelsior Lake Apartments

HomeApartments in Excelsior Excelsior Lake Apartments

**Check out these fantastic specials!!!!! • 1 month free with a 12-month lease!!! • $900 Deposit, upon approved credit!!! • Application fee waived if application is received within 24 hours of a tour!!! Excelsior Lake Apartments offers one and two bedroom apartment homes in a quiet, well cared for community. We are surrounded by Lake Galpin which offers great views, additional storage, laundry facilities on the first floor, and garages available. We have a large dog run area and 4 pet stations. There are beautiful lakes, parks, beaches and scenic hiking trails all within walking distance from your new home at Excelsior Lake Apartments. We accept both cats and small dogs! We look forward to meeting you and helping you find your new home!


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Excelsior Lake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Excelsior Lake 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 Excelsior Lake 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.
Excelsior Lake 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·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.
Excelsior Lake 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.
Excelsior Lake 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 Excelsior Lake 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.

Excelsior Lake Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Excelsior Lake Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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

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Rent trends in Excelsior

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Excelsior Lake Apartments to be 9% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Excelsior.

Median rents as of Sep 21 2025.
Excelsior
A table of studio rental data trends in Excelsior
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,035
February 2024$999
March 2024$1,005
April 2024$1,005
March 2025$1,280
April 2025$1,018
May 2025$1,045
June 2025$1,085
July 2025$1,085
August 2025$1,085
September 2025$1,085

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Can I afford to live at 500 Linden St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$48,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $48,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,200.
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Schools near Excelsior Lake Apartments

Excelsior Elementary School

441 oak st

excelsior, MN, 55331

K-5Public
A

Deephaven Education Center

4584 vine hill rd

excelsior, MN, 55331

PKPublic
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Getting around Excelsior near 500 Linden St

Walking

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

Driving

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

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 500 Linden St, Excelsior

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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