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Girard Apartments

3253 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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  • Bedrooms

    1 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    520 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Controlled Access
  • Hardwood Floors

About Girard Apartments

Live in a great uptown location! Easy walking distance to Lake of the Isles and Lake Bde Maka Ska. The Uptown area is one of the most vibrant areas to live in Minneapolis, with close proximity to lakes – including Bde Maka Ska, Lake of the Isles and Lake Harriet. Shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment are within blocks in every direction. Many restaurants and shopping nearby such as Stella's Fish Cafe, Bonchon, Mesa Pizza, Caribou Coffee, Barbette, Amazing Thai, Giordano’s, Chipotle, and the list goes on and on! Other nearby conveniences include: Lunds & Byerlys, H & M, Urban Outfitters, The Wedge, Walker Library, Landmark's Lagoon Cinema, Uptown Art Fair, Uptown Transit Station, and Bryant Square Park to name a few.

Girard Apartments is an apartment community located in Hennepin County and the 55408 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Minneapolis Public School Dist. attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Controlled Access

Recycling

24 Hour Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Recycling

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

Wi-Fi

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors

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Location
3253 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis,
MN 55408
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Neighborhood

East Bde Maka Ska is a small neighborhood with a big-city atmosphere. With theatres and festivals, locally owned businesses, and an engaging community council, this neighborhood manages to be stylish and trendy while maintaining that small-town vibe.

Its strategic location in the Lyn-Lake and Uptown business districts allows renters to easily access the best of big city amenities - designer shopping, upscale restaurants, and more - without needing to sacrifice the independent atmosphere of the area, thanks to the many locally owned cafes, stores, and galleries. Although it's only a 10-minute drive from Minneapolis, East Bde Maka Ska has its own unique vibe.

Renters who are searching for an apartment in an active yet cozy community will appreciate East Bde Maka Ska. From its ideal location to scenic beauty, Bde Maka Ska has a lot to offer.

Learn more about living in East Calhoun 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

East Calhoun Minneapolis, MN
Studio $976 $1,134
1 Bedroom $1,125 $1,405
2 Bedrooms $1,554 $2,095
3 Bedrooms $1,884 $2,403
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Minneapolis College
Drive: 8 min 2.5 mi
University of St. Thomas
Drive: 9 min 2.9 mi
North Central University
Drive: 10 min 3.5 mi
Augsburg College
Drive: 11 min 4.7 mi
Girard Apartments is within 8 minutes or 2.5 miles from Minneapolis College. It is also near University of St. Thomas and North Central University.
Schools
Lyndale Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
360 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
Lake Country School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
310 Students
Nearby
Grades 9-12
482 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Minneapolis include Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station, located 3.1 miles from Girard Apartments. Girard Apartments is near Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain, located 11.3 miles or 21 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Warehouse District/Hennepin Avenue Station
Drive: 10 min 3.1 mi
Nicollet Mall Station
Drive: 10 min 3.6 mi
Franklin Avenue Station
Drive: 10 min 4.3 mi
Cedar/Riverside Station
Drive: 11 min 4.5 mi
Government Plaza Station
Drive: 11 min 4.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Target Field Station
Drive: 11 min 3.7 mi
Fridley Station
Drive: 19 min 10.5 mi
St. Paul-Minneapolis
Drive: 21 min 12.5 mi
Coon Rapids-Riverdale Station
Drive: 34 min 21.7 mi
Anoka Station
Drive: 35 min 23.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
 Drive: 21 min 11.3 mi
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 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
Active
Soundscore™
75 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Girard Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Seven Points Uptown
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Uptown Row
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Lund's Marketplace
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Girard Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Bryant Square Park
 Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Painter Park
 Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Lake Calhoun Park
 Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Lyndale Farmstead Park
 Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
William Berry Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Girard Apartments has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Bryant Square Park, Painter Park, and Lake Calhoun Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Children's Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota
Drive: 8 min 2.6 mi
Hennepin County Medical Center
Drive: 11 min 4.4 mi
Girard Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.4 miles, the nearest is Abbott Northwestern Hospital which is 2.3 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Snelling Military Reservation
Drive: 17 min 9.1 mi
Girard Apartments is 9.1 miles and a 17 minute drive from Fort Snelling Military Reservation.

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