$850
/ Month
686 Sims Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
2 Weeks Ago
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 800 SF |
Fees and Policies
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About This Property
(651) 505-0407 - Great Upper Duplex in Saint Paul! - Enjoy this great layout in an upper unit on Sims Ave. Great size, location, and available today. (RLNE4104194) Pet policies - Small Dogs Allowed, Cats Allowed.
686 Sims Ave is a condo located in Ramsey County and the 55106 ZIP Code. This area is served by the St. Paul Public attendance zone.
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Located just 12 miles east of the heart of Minneapolis, Payne-Phalen is large neighborhood outside of Downtown Saint Paul. While Downtown Saint Paul’s attractions and world-renowned eateries are at Payne-Phalen resident’s fingertips, cafes and a variety of restaurants can be found in the neighborhood off Payne Avenue. For shopping opportunities, residents can either travel downtown to get to Town Square Complex or stay in town to explore shopping plazas off Highway 61.
Within Payne-Phalen, family-friendly greenspaces and the lakefront Phalen Regional Park offer residents a variety of outdoor activities. Most of the neighborhood consist of residential areas, and renters will find that Payne-Phalen has a diverse rental market. From trendy lofts to quaint cottage-style homes, this neighborhood has a spot for just about every renter.
Learn more about living in Payne-PhalenBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
| Beds | Average Size | Lowest | Typical | Premium |
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| Studio Studio Studio | 439 Sq Ft | $849 | $1,159 | $2,516 |
| 1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed | 743-746 Sq Ft | $595 | $1,388 | $2,657 |
| 2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds | 1065-1075 Sq Ft | $1,025 | $1,738 | $3,994 |
| 3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds | 1227-1252 Sq Ft | $1,450 | $1,774 | $2,280 |
| 4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds | 1714 Sq Ft | $2,100 | $2,420 | $2,885 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.8 mi |
686 Sims Ave is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles from Metropolitan State University. It is also near Saint Paul College and Concordia Univ.-Saint Paul.
Schools
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
486 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
265 Students
Attendance Zone
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
115 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
40 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
42 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Saint Paul include Union Depot Station, located 2.0 miles from 686 Sims Ave. 686 Sims Ave is near Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain, located 11.5 miles or 20 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.3 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 22 min | 12.6 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 16.1 mi |
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Drive: | 33 min | 24.2 mi |
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Drive: | 34 min | 25.9 mi |
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Drive: | 20 min | 11.5 mi |
Time and distance from 686 Sims Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
686 Sims Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.1 miles, which is about a 5-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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Arlington/Arkwright Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.8 mi |
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Minnesota Children's Museum
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Phalen Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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Phelan Regional Park
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.6 mi |
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Indian Mounds Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
686 Sims Ave has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Arlington/Arkwright Park, Phalen Park, and Minnesota Children's Museum.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
686 Sims Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Gillette Children's Specialty Hospital which is 2.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.2 mi |
686 Sims Ave is 10.2 miles and a 19 minute drive from Fort Snelling Military Reservation.
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686 Sims Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106