Merritt School Apartments
510 N 40th Ave W,
Duluth, MN 55807
$1,450 - $1,700 Plus Fees
1-2 Beds
Spirit Valley/Denfeld/Norton Park
Duluth, MN
Spirit Valley/Denfeld/Norton Park - Duluth, MN
Area Guide
A nature lover’s paradise located off the banks of the Saint Louis River
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At the site of where Lake Superior flows into the Saint Louis River, Spirit Valley/Denfeld Norton Park is a verdant neighborhood in West Duluth less than five miles across the river from Wisconsin. Most of the lush area consists of peaceful residential neighborhoods paired with specialty shops and local restaurants off Grand Avenue. Thanks to the many riverfront parks within the neighborhood and proximity to massive parks outside of town, the neighborhood attracts nature lovers. Residents enjoy camping, hiking, and exploring the river at places like Grassy Point. More outdoor adventures await nearby at parks like Superior Municipal Forest and Jay Cooke State Park. Whether you’re a nature lover or interested in the charm of the city, renters have a variety of affordable apartments and townhomes to choose from in Spirit Valley/Denfeld Norton Park.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Spirit Valley/Denfeld/Norton Park is $1,183 for one bedroom, $1,619 for two bedrooms, and $1,910 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Spirit Valley/Denfeld/Norton Park has increased by 7.2% in the past year.
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1 BR
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708 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,183/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,029 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,619/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,259 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,910/month
Average Rent
Transportation
58
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
35
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
54
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Superior Zoo
- Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
- Spirit Mountain
- North Shore Scenic Railroad
- Duluth Children's Museum
Military Bases
Airports
- Duluth International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.