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  • $194,900

    538 Charles Ave #2, Saint Paul, MN 55103

    2beds
    950sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $194,900 Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $1,364 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $194,900

    $164,000 - $230,000

    $1,364/mo

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    What's special

    Welcoming front entry areaNew carpet throughoutFresh paint

    Bright Idea Properties welcomes you home to this 2 bedroom/1 bathroom Upper-Level of a Duplex in the Thomas-Dale neighborhood of Saint Paul! MOVE-IN SPECIAL: NONE AT THIS TIME. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR HERE: N/A This unit offers: *Fresh paint and new carpet throughout. *Updated kitchen with newer cabinets and appliances. *Newer windows offering energy efficiency. *Two spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space. *A welcoming front entry area perfect for shoes, jackets, and everyday convenience. Located near I-94, University Avenue W, and W Minnehaha Avenue. Central location and very close to the light rail and public transportation. Lots of parks and recreation nearby, including Como Park & Zoo, and Frogtown Park and Farm. Easily commute to downtown Saint Paul or downtown Minneapolis. TENANT PAYS FOR: Heat, Electricity, Gas, Water/Sewer, Trash, Recycling, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Cable, Internet, Renters Insurance OWNER PAYS FOR: N/A LAWN CARE: Tenant SNOW REMOVAL: Tenant PETS ALLOWED * Yes. One pet. Dog or Cat. *Breed, weigh, and number restrictions apply. LAUNDRY: No. APPLICATION SCREENING GUIDELINES *650+ Credit Score (Preferred) *Good Credit History *Amount in collections cannot exceed $1,500 *2.75x the rent amount in GROSS income/month *No recent evictions ( 3 years) * Eviction must have resulted in a Writ of Recovery being issued. * Evictions that have been expunged are excluded. * Evictions that do not yet have an outcome excluded. *No recent bankruptcies ( 5 years) *No felonies ( 7 years old)* (some exceptions apply) *No gross misdemeanors ( 3 years old) *No violent crimes *Good landlord references *Good personal references We offer Obligo, which lets qualified renters skip paying a security deposit in exchange for a small non-refundable fee. It's fast, easy to use and lets you keep your cash. You are still responsible for damages upon move out and you'll pay Obligo directly We are an equal opportunity housing provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Air Conditioner
    Appliances
    • Included: Range, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 950 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating not included in rent, Internet not included in rent, Pet friendly, Sewage not included in rent, Water not included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $1,195
    Location
    • Region: Saint Paul

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $205/sqft
    • Date on market: 12/5/2025
    • Date available: 05/01/2026
    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/19/2026Listing removed$1,195$1/sqft
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    4/11/2026Price change$1,195-7.7%$1/sqft
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    12/5/2025Listed for rent$1,295+52.4%$1/sqft
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    10/26/2023Listing removed--
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    10/13/2023Price change$850-19%$1/sqft
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    10/7/2023Listed for rent$1,050+13.5%$1/sqft
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    2/7/2020Listing removed$925$1/sqft
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    1/13/2020Listed for rent$925$1/sqft
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    9/8/2019Listing removed$925$1/sqft
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    8/28/2019Listed for rent$925+2.8%$1/sqft
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    3/23/2018Listing removed$900$1/sqft
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    3/12/2018Listed for rent$900$1/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Thomas Dale

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