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Minnesota Hennepin County Minneapolis Stevens Square 242 West Franklin Ave

242 West Franklin Ave

242 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

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    $999

  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

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  • Square Feet

    740 sq ft

242 West Franklin Ave
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242 West Franklin Avenue sits between downtown and uptown Minneapolis near lovely Stevens Square Park. Spacious apartments with large windows can be enjoyed by you and your cat (s) (2 cats allowed). Moving in will be an ease with the help of elevators, carports and limited off-street parking. Card operated laundry available in the building. Mortimer’s Bar and Restaurant, The Lowry and Rinata Restaurant are within walking distance. The #2 bus line is conveniently located nearby.

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1BR/1.0BA $999
1 Bed 1 Bath 740 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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  • Unit 405
    price $999
    square feet 740
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1BR/1.0BA $999
1 Bed 1 Bath 740 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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  • Unit 405
    price $999
    square feet 740
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* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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    $50
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    $50/mo

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Utilities Included

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Lease Options

  • 6, 9, 12

Property Information

  • Built in 1961
  • 34 units/3 stories

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2BR, 1BA - 900SF
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About 242 West Franklin Ave

242 West Franklin Avenue sits between downtown and uptown Minneapolis near lovely Stevens Square Park. Spacious apartments with large windows can be enjoyed by you and your cat (s) (2 cats allowed). Moving in will be an ease with the help of elevators, carports and limited off-street parking. Card operated laundry available in the building. Mortimer’s Bar and Restaurant, The Lowry and Rinata Restaurant are within walking distance. The #2 bus line is conveniently located nearby.

242 West Franklin Ave is an apartment community located in Hennepin County and the 55404 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Minneapolis Public School Dist. attendance zone.

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Unassigned Covered Parking $50
Utilities Included
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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
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Neighborhood

Located less than two miles south of downtown Minneapolis, Stevens Square creates a rich and diverse mid-city experience. Living here puts you just minutes from some of the best nightlife and shopping in the Twin Cities, and ample public transportation leaves it all at your fingertips. The neighborhood itself has its own charm with a strong artistic presence and a trend toward green living.

Artists are drawn to Stevens Square for its laid-back vibe, breathtaking view of the downtown cityscape, and close proximity to various art schools. Others choose Stevens Square for the affordable housing and convenient location. You'll also find a vibrant community of pet lovers thanks to the neighborhood's abundance of pet-friendly apartments.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
University of St. Thomas
Drive: 4 min 1.2 mi
Minneapolis College
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
North Central University
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Augsburg College
Drive: 6 min 3.3 mi
242 West Franklin Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Minneapolis College. It is also near University of St. Thomas and North Central University.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Emerson Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
502 Students
Nearby
Kenwood Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
381 Students
Attendance Zone
Anwatin Middle Com & Spanish D I
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
320 Students
Attendance Zone
North Academy Senior High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
487 Students
Attendance Zone
Lincoln International School
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
115 Students
Nearby
The Blake School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
City of Lakes Waldorf School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
247 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Minneapolis include Nicollet Mall Station, located 1.5 miles from 242 West Franklin Ave. 242 West Franklin Ave is near Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain, located 11.3 miles or 21 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Nicollet Mall Station
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Government Plaza Station
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
Downtown East/Metrodome Station
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Target Field Station
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Target Field Station
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Fridley Station
Drive: 15 min 9.2 mi
St. Paul-Minneapolis
Drive: 17 min 11.1 mi
Coon Rapids-Riverdale Station
Drive: 30 min 20.3 mi
Anoka Station
Drive: 31 min 22.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
Drive: 21 min 11.3 mi
Very Walkable
89
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
63
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
87
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Time and distance from 242 West Franklin Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Village Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Kenwood Crossing
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Uptown Square
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
242 West Franklin Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Stevens Square Park
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Washburn Fair Oaks Park
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
Loring Park
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Thomas Lowry Park
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
242 West Franklin Ave has 5 parks within 0.8 mile, including Stevens Square Park, Washburn Fair Oaks Park, and Loring Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Hennepin County Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
242 West Franklin Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.8 miles, the nearest is Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota which is 1.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Snelling Military Reservation
Drive: 16 min 8.3 mi
242 West Franklin Ave is 8.3 miles and a 16 minute drive from Fort Snelling Military Reservation.
 
 

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Good location close to downtown. Close to bus and free off street parking. Clean and fresh apartments. Lots of places to eat and coffee shops are a close walk.

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clean and quiet with a nice layout. Close to downtown Minneapolis and freeways. Shopping steps away and places to eat.

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242 West Franklin Ave has one bedroom available with rent ranges from $999/mo. to $999/mo.

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242 West Franklin Ave is in Stevens Square in the city of Minneapolis. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.0 mile of the property. Five parks are within 0.8 mile, including Stevens Square Park, Washburn Fair Oaks Park, and Loring Park.

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