Groove Lofts
608 2nd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55402
$1,360 - $2,361 Plus Fees
Studio - 4 Beds
242 West Franklin Ave
242 W Franklin Ave,
Minneapolis,
MN
55404
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Bedrooms
2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
900 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.
Highlights
- Walker's Paradise
- Premier Transit Location
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.
Apartment Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
242 W Franklin Ave,
Minneapolis,
MN
55404
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.
Learn more about living in Stevens Square
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Stevens Square | Minneapolis, MN | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $858 | $1,134 |
| 1 Bedroom | $984 | $1,405 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,355 | $2,095 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,916 | $2,403 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| 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 Elementary School
Grades PK-5
502 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
381 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
320 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
487 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
115 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
247 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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.
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.2 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 11.1 mi |
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Drive: | 30 min | 20.3 mi |
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Drive: | 31 min | 22.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Drive: | 21 min | 11.3 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
90
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Soundscore™
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 242 West Franklin Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi | |
| 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 | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Stevens Square Park
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Washburn Fair Oaks Park
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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Loring Park
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Thomas Lowry Park
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
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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 | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi | |
| 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 | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| 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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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
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242 W Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404