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Crane Ordway Apartments
Property highlights
Crane Ordway Apartments, nestled in the historic Lowertown District, offer a unique blend of historic charm and modern convenience. The building's loft-style apartments come with fantastic inclusions like heat and air conditioning, adding value by eliminating extra costs. Residents rave about the attentive management and prompt service, ensuring a comfortable living experience. Pet lovers will be thrilled with the pet-friendly policy, welcoming both cats and dogs. With prime access to St. Paul's Farmers Market, Mears Park, and the Skyway, this location offers convenience for work, dining, and entertainment. Enjoy living in a lively neighborhood, known for its impressive array of parks, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
4 units available
Studio
Location
281 5th Street East, St. Paul MN 55101, Downtown St. Paul
Amenities
On-site laundry, Pet friendly, Gym, Air conditioning, Smoke-free community, Conference room + more
Price range (base price, 12 month lease)
$606+ mo - $1,000+ mo
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Location
281 5th Street East, St. Paul, MN 55101 Downtown St. Paul
Amenities
On-site laundry
Pet friendly
Gym
Air conditioning
Smoke-free community
Conference room
Unit Amenities
air conditioning
Property Amenities
gym
on-site laundry
cats allowed
dogs allowed
pet friendly
conference room
smoke-free community
Crane Ordway, built in 1904, is located in the Lowertown Historic District, an area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Aeon converted this historic, vacant St. Paul warehouse into affordable, loft-style apartment homes.
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Property Details (Fees & Lease)
Must have 3x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Explore the Area
Lunds & Byerlys
0.5 mi
Rivertown Market
0.6 mi
Morelli's
0.8 mi
Mississippi Market Natural Food Co-Op
1.0 mi
Cossetta Alimentari
1.0 mi
MetroNOME Brewery
0.1 mi
True Stone Coffee Roasters
0.1 mi
Saint Dinette
0.1 mi
Big River Pizza
0.1 mi
Ox Cart Ale House
0.1 mi
5 St / 6 St
0.1 mi
5 St
0.1 mi
5 St / 4 St
0.1 mi
7 St / 6 St
0.1 mi
5 St / 6 St
0.1 mi
St. Paul Downtown Airport
1.7 mi
South St. Paul Municipal Airport
7.0 mi
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
8.3 mi
Wipline Seaplane Base
9.9 mi
Wipline Airport
9.9 mi
2 /10
Virtual High School
Charter6-12
322 Students
0.2 mi
4 /10
Urban Academy Charter School
CharterK-6
330 Students
0.3 mi
6 /10
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter9-12
501 Students
0.6 mi
2 /10
River's Edge Academy
Charter9-12
68 Students
0.8 mi
2 /10
Daytons Bluff Elementary School
PublicPK-5
288 Students
1.0 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Mears Park
0.1 mi
Wacouta Commons
0.2 mi
Union Depot Rail View Picnic Area
0.4 mi
Pedro Park
0.4 mi
Kellogg Mall Park
0.5 mi
CHS Field
0.1 mi
AZ Gallery
0.1 mi
Barrel Theory Beer Company
0.1 mi
Bedlam Theatre
0.1 mi
YMCA
0.2 mi
Chuck & Don's
0.1 mi
Cocobear Pet Care
0.2 mi
Pomeroy's Animal Hospital
0.3 mi
Lower Landing Dog Park
0.3 mi
Dog Days
0.5 mi
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Crane Ordway Apartments has 4 units available starting at $606 per month (base price without fees when signing a 12 month lease). Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
In St. Paul, MN, the average rent is $1,226+ for a studio, $1,426+ for a 1-bedroom, $1,900+ for a 2-bedroom, and $2,333+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in St. Paul, MN, check out our monthly St. Paul, MN Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Some of Crane Ordway Apartments's amenities include on-site laundry, pet friendly, and gym. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
Crane Ordway Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials.
Yes, Crane Ordway Apartments is pet-friendly.
No, Crane Ordway Apartments does not offer parking.
No, Crane Ordway Apartments does not offer units with in unit laundry.
No, Crane Ordway Apartments does not have a pool.
No, Crane Ordway Apartments does not have accessible units.
No, Crane Ordway Apartments does not have units with dishwashers.