The Kensington
565 Portland Ave,
Saint Paul,
MN
55102
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Built in 1927
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20 units/4 stories
About The Kensington
Find your new place at The Kensington. This property is situated in the Summit-University area of St. Paul. The professional leasing staff is ready to help you find your dream apartment. Contact us today to discuss your new apartment and find your new place at The Kensington.
The Kensington is an apartment community located in Ramsey County and the 55102 ZIP Code. This area is served by the St. Paul Public attendance zone.
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Summit-University borders Downtown Saint Paul to the west. This historic neighborhood is also home to one of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s houses. Filled with Victorian mansions, brick apartments, canopy streets, and lush parks, Summit-University maintains a quaint charm. A handful of locally-owned pubs, coffee shops, and restaurants in cozy settings heighten the neighborhood’s small-town charm. There are rental options for every budget, but residents certainly appreciate the area’s affordability.
Along with access to good public schools, Summit-University is convenient to Concordia University-Saint Paul and Macalester College. Interstate 94 and US Route 12 run through Summit-University so residents can easily drive into downtown or Minneapolis. If you prefer public transportation, there are several rail stations located along the northern border of the neighborhood.
Learn more about living in Summit-UniversityBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
The Kensington is within 4 minutes or 1.3 miles from Saint Paul College. It is also near Concordia Univ.-Saint Paul and Macalester College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
249 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 PK-12
154 Students
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Transportation options available in Saint Paul include Dale St Station, located 1.3 miles from The Kensington. The Kensington is near Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain, located 8.5 miles or 16 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 18 min | 9.4 mi |
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Drive: | 25 min | 18.8 mi |
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Drive: | 35 min | 27.0 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 28.6 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Drive: | 16 min | 8.5 mi |
Time and distance from The Kensington.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.8 mi |
The Kensington has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 16-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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Irvine Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
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Science Museum of Minnesota
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi |
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Western Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Minnesota Children's Museum
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
The Kensington has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Irvine Park, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Western Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
The Kensington has 3 hospitals within 2.1 miles, the nearest is Allina United Hospital which is 0.9 mile away and a 16 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.2 mi |
The Kensington is 7.2 miles and a 15 minute drive from Fort Snelling Military Reservation.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
The Kensington is in Summit-University in the city of Saint Paul. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.8 mile of the property. Five parks are within 1.7 miles, including Irvine Park, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Western Park.
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