Status: Special offer

Grand Place Apartments

1985 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105

Special offer! Get your First Month of Rent for FREE when you sign your lease and move-in at Grand Place | 1985! Restrictions apply - select units. Contact us for details!

Expires October 31, 2026

Apartment building

Studio

Cats only

Shared laundry

Available units

Price may not include required fees and charges.

Unit , sortable column	Sqft, sortable column	Available, sortable column	Base rent, sorted ascending
Unit 106 Studio, 1 ba	470	Now	$1,065

What's special

Stainless steel appliancesNewly remodeled bathroomsBeautiful new white cabinets

Amazing Location! This building is located right on the desirable Grand Ave. and two blocks from the U of St Thomas and is encompassed with history from top to bottom. Enjoy a walk down the historic Summit Drive or catch a nearby bus to anywhere in St. Paul. Outstanding dining, shopping, recreation and entertainment all located nearby your new home! Convenient access to downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, numerous universities, parks, bus lines and running/biking paths along the Mississippi River. We are located within two blocks from University of St. Thomas and Macalester College. We are within a block from lots of food and entertainment: Coffee Bean, Davanni's Theater, the classic Grandview Theater, Grandview Grill, Sencha Tea Bar, Pad Thai, The Italian Pie Shoppe, French Meadow Bakery, Shish Mediterranean, Jamba Juice, Caribou, and so much more. Select remodeled units will feature beautiful new white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and newly remodeled bathrooms.

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Office hours

Day	Open hours
Mon - Fri:	8 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:	By appointment only
Sun:	Closed

Facts, features & policies

Building Amenities

Other

Laundry: Shared

Security

Controlled Access

Services & facilities

24 Hour Maintenance

Online Maintenance Portal

Online Rent Payment

Unit Features

Appliances

Freezer

Oven

Range

Refrigerator

Cooling

Ceiling Fan

Flooring

Hardwood

Tile

Internet/Satellite

Building-Wide Wireless

Policies

Lease terms

One year

Parking

Street Parking Available

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CatsStatus: Allowed
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed

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Neighborhood: Macalester-Groveland

Areas of interest

Use our interactive map to explore the neighborhood and see how it matches your interests.

Travel times

Getting around

Walk Score^®

/ 100

Very Walkable

Bike Score^®

/ 100

Very Bikeable

Nearby schools in Saint Paul

Groveland Park Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • 0.5 miles

7/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

7/10

Student Progress Rating

7/10

Hidden River Middle School

Grades 6-8 • 1.9 miles

3/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

4/10

Student Progress Rating

2/10

Central Senior High School

Grades 9-12 • 1.9 miles

7/10

GreatSchools^® Rating

Test Score Rating

8/10

College Readiness Rating

7/10

Historic Area
Summit Avenue’s historic homes give parts of Macalester-Groveland a distinctive architectural character.
Green Spaces
Mississippi River Boulevard and nearby river trails offer outdoor routes and views.
Dining Scene
Grand Avenue and nearby commercial strips offer restaurants and cafés.
Biking Trails
River-area paths provide routes for biking through the neighborhood’s scenic surroundings.

Macalester-Groveland is a leafy south-central Saint Paul neighborhood shaped by tree-lined residential streets, the Mississippi River corridor, and the Macalester College campus. Winters are cold and snowy, while summers bring warm weather for walks and bike rides. Summit Avenue’s historic homes and nearby Mississippi River Boulevard add architectural and outdoor appeal; river trails and green spaces offer room to stroll or exercise. Grand Avenue and the surrounding commercial strips provide cafés, restaurants, and independent shops, with additional arts and nightlife options elsewhere in Saint Paul. Residents can get around on foot or by bike for some local errands, while buses and nearby major roads connect the neighborhood to the wider Twin Cities. Macalester-Groveland’s median rent is $1,385 per month, with a typical range of $665 to $5,200, based on 120 active listings.