2011 Portland Ave

Merriam Park sits between downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis, with tree-lined residential streets, older homes and apartment buildings, and a setting shaped by the Mississippi River blufflands nearby. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and green. The neighborhood’s historic character is visible in its early 20th-century architecture; nearby, the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area offers river views and outdoor routes. Neighborhood cafés and restaurants line parts of Selby and Grand avenues, where independent shops add to the local commercial scene. Parks and walking routes provide outdoor options, and transit connections, including bus service and nearby light rail, help link the area to both downtowns. For Merriam Park, the median rent is $1,795 per month, with a typical range of $745 to $7,500, based on 180 active listings.