Holden House
1554 Midway Pky,
Saint Paul, MN 55108
$1,375 - $2,279 Plus Fees
Studio - 2 Beds 12 Month Lease
Sankofa Apartments
990 Lafond Ave,
Saint Paul,
MN
55104
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About Sankofa Apartments
Discover your new place at Sankofa Apartments in St. Paul, MN. This community is located at 990 Lafond Ave in St. Paul. The leasing staff is available to help you find your dream apartment. Stop looking and get moving. Contact or stop by Sankofa Apartments to learn more about our community!
Sankofa Apartments is an apartment community located in Ramsey County and the 55104 ZIP Code. This area is served by the St. Paul Public attendance zone.
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Living in Saint Paul combines metropolitan energy with neighborhood charm in Minnesota's capital city. Situated along the Mississippi River's bluffs, the city offers an extensive parks system, including Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, which features botanical gardens and year-round exhibits. Housing options span from historic properties along Summit Avenue to contemporary apartments in Lowertown. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments average $1,261 per month, reflecting a 2.2% annual increase, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $1,611, up 2.2% from the previous year.
Each Saint Paul neighborhood has its own distinct character, from Cathedral Hill's Victorian mansions to Lowertown's converted warehouses. The city hosts several higher education institutions, including Macalester College and the University of St. Thomas. Saint Paul's legacy as a major river port and railroad hub remains evident in its preserved architecture and cultural attractions.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| East Midway | Saint Paul, MN | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $684 | $1,111 |
| 1 Bedroom | $870 | $1,268 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,090 | $1,603 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,020 | $2,146 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
Sankofa Apartments is within 5 minutes or 1.5 miles from Hamline University. It is also near Concordia Univ.-Saint Paul and Saint Paul College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
355 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
559 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,691 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
717 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
126 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Saint Paul include Victoria St Station, located 0.5 mile from Sankofa Apartments. Sankofa Apartments is near Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain, located 8.6 miles or 18 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.3 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 15.2 mi |
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Drive: | 33 min | 23.7 mi |
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Drive: | 35 min | 25.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Drive: | 18 min | 8.6 mi |
Time and distance from Sankofa Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
Sankofa Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. 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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Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Como Park Zoo
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Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi |
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Como Park Ski Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Como Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Western Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
Sankofa Apartments has 5 parks within 2.1 miles, including Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Como Park Zoo, and Como Park Ski Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
Sankofa Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Regions Hospital which is 2.6 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.3 mi |
Sankofa Apartments is 7.3 miles and a 17 minute drive from Fort Snelling Military Reservation.
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