538 Charles Ave

About This Home

Bright Idea Properties welcomes you home to this 2 bedroom/1 bathroom Upper-Level of a Duplex in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood of Saint Paul! HOLIDAY SPECIAL: First two months of rent only $1,100/month. Months 3-12 will be at the $1,295/month price. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR HERE: N/A This unit offers: *Fresh paint and new carpet throughout. *Updated kitchen with newer cabinets and appliances. *Newer windows offering energy efficiency. *Two spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space. *A welcoming front entry area perfect for shoes, jackets, and everyday convenience. Located near I-94, University Avenue W, and W Minnehaha Avenue. Central location and very close to the light rail and public transportation. Lots of parks and recreation nearby, including Como Park & Zoo, and Frogtown Park and Farm. Easily commute to downtown Saint Paul or downtown Minneapolis. TENANT PAYS FOR: Heat, Electricity, Gas, Water/Sewer, Trash, Recycling, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Cable, Internet, Renters Insurance OWNER PAYS FOR: N/A LAWN CARE: Tenant SNOW REMOVAL: Tenant PETS ALLOWED * Yes. One pet. Dog or Cat. *Breed, weigh, and number restrictions apply. LAUNDRY: No. APPLICATION SCREENING GUIDELINES *650+ Credit Score (Preferred) *Good Credit History *Amount in collections cannot exceed $1,500 *2.75x the rent amount in GROSS income/month *No recent evictions ( < 3 years) * Eviction must have resulted in a Writ of Recovery being issued. * Evictions that have been expunged are excluded. * Evictions that do not yet have an outcome excluded. *No recent bankruptcies ( < 5 years) *No felonies ( < 7 years old)* (some exceptions apply) *No gross misdemeanors ( < 3 years old) *No violent crimes *Good landlord references *Good personal references We offer Obligo, which lets qualified renters skip paying a security deposit in exchange for a small non-refundable fee. It's fast, easy to use and lets you keep your cash. You are still responsible for damages upon move out and you'll pay Obligo directly Here is the application link: You can use this link to view all of our available units and SCHEDULE A SHOWING: Please call/text Leo at or email with any questions. We are an equal opportunity housing provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.