Accepting Flexible Lease Terms of 3+ Months
( Leases of 6 Months Or Less Require 20% Rent Premium Short-Term Lease Fee )
Welcome to Leijona, where urban living in Duluth reaches new heights. Nestled in the heart of downtown, Leijona presents 33 exquisitely renovated boutique apartment units within a meticulously restored historic building.
You'll love this spacious two-bedroom unit! Enjoy stainless steel appliances dish washer, breathtaking views of Lake Superior, Downtown Duluth, and the beautiful city hillside through four oversized fully-operable windows that wrap around the apartment. This property is also Pet-Friendly, you'll never have to worry about lawn or snow care, off-street parking is available, and laundry is on-site. Schedule a viewing today!
Residents enjoy a variety of amenities, including two on-site laundry rooms (one conveniently located on the 4th floor), elevator access, secure fob-entry access, and several inviting community spaces throughout the building. Also students with a verified co-signer will pay only a $400 security deposit per person.
Leijona is a pet-friendly community, making it easy to bring your furry companion along. Experience the character and history of one of Duluth's most unique buildings while enjoying the convenience of downtown living.
Make a piece of Duluth history your new home today!
Resident Responsible Utilities: Electric Direct, Ratio Water/Sewer, Gas,+ $8 monthly Admin fee
WiFi/Cable via Spectrum - $70/mo.
Pet-Friendly: Yes (monthly rent & deposit apply based on screening)
Resident Benefits Package: $49/mo
Lease Signing Fee: $99 (one-time)
Apartment for rent
Apartment
Available Mon Nov 9 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Natural gas
What's special
Meticulously restored historic buildingStainless steel appliancesOn-site laundry roomsSpacious two-bedroom unit
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator, Storage, Walk In Closet
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 709 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Contract Parking, Keyless Entry, Security Cameras, Snow Care Included, Stainless Steel Appliances, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake Superior Views, Lake Views
Lot
- Features: Views
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Building
Details
- Building name: 521 W 2nd Street - Leijona
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake
Location
- Region: Duluth
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 10/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,350-3.6%$2/sqft |
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| 9/12/2024 | Listing removed | $1,400$2/sqft |
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| 8/19/2024 | Price change | $1,400+7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,300+4%$2/sqft |
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| 9/26/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/25/2023 | Price change | $1,250-10.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/10/2023 | Price change | $1,400-22%$2/sqft |
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| 7/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,795$3/sqft |
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| 6/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,795+10.1%$3/sqft |
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| 11/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,630$2/sqft |
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| 10/12/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/11/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,630$2/sqft |
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