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    Apartment for rent
  • $2,100/moFees may apply

    969 Saint Clair Ave, # 1, Saint Paul, MN 55105

    3beds
    1,916sqft

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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, dogs OK
    In unit laundry
    Garage parking
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    HALF OFF FIRST MONTHS RENT! Bright Idea Properties welcomes you home to this 3 bedroom/1 bathroom/1 car garage lower-level of a duplex apartment in the SUMMIT HILL area of Saint Paul! Welcome home to this charming home situated in the Summit Hill area of Saint Paul. You'll have an abundance of space in this unit, boasting nearly 2,000 square feet of living space! The kitchen has been totally renovated. There are gorgeous hardwood floors that have been recently restored throughout the unit, large windows that allow natural light to come pouring in, and a 3rd bedroom room with French doors that could be used as a bedroom OR a den/workspace. The bedrooms are graciously sized and offer a lot of room and space for you to enjoy. You get one off-street parking space in the garage for yourself. There is a washer and dryer on-site for you to use (each unit has it's own washer/dryer in the basement!). There is also a storage room in the basement for you to utilize. Located near Summit Hill Community Garden, Edgcumbe Recreation Center, Mitchell Hamline Law School, Concordia University, University of Saint Thomas, and Macalester College, I-94, I-35E, Ayd Mill Road, the Mississippi River and Lilydale/Harriet Island Regional Park. Tons of shopping, retail, and restaurants nearby. TENANT PAYS FOR: Heat, Electricity, Cable, Internet, Renters Insurance OWNER PAYS FOR: Water/Sewer, Trash/Recycling LAWN CARE: Owner* (Tenant can complete this for a $50/month credit) SNOW REMOVAL: Owner* (Tenant can complete this for a $50/month credit) PETS ALLOWED - Yes. Small pets only ( 35 lbs; Breed & Weight Restrictions Apply) LAUNDRY: YES. In basement. Included/Not coin operated. 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. Rent: $2,100 I Required Fees $35.45 | Total Monthly Price $2,135.45 At Bright Idea Properties, we strive to provide an experience that is cost-effective and convenient. That's why we provide a Resident Benefits Package (RBP) to address common headaches for our residents and provide must-have services for our renters. The Total Monthly Price of $X.XX includes rent, plus insurance, air filter delivery and more at a rate of $35.45/month, required with the rental. Residents have the option to personalize some components during onboarding, which may increase or decrease the monthly amount. More details upon application. *If you provide your own insurance policy, the RBP cost will be reduced by the amount of the insurance premium billed by Second Nature Insurance Services (NPN No. 20224621 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.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Storage
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,916 sqft
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    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage
    • Has garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Storage
    Details
    • Additional structures: Garage(s), Storage

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Amenities included: Parking, Storage
    Location
    • Region: Saint Paul

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Contact For Details

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/28/2026Listed for rent$2,100+5%$1/sqft
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    10/30/2025Listing removed$2,000$1/sqft
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    10/14/2025Price change$2,000-7%$1/sqft
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    9/8/2025Price change$2,150-6.5%$1/sqft
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    8/23/2025Listed for rent$2,300$1/sqft
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    Neighborhood: Summit Hill

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