617 Marshall Ave DOWNSTAIRS

Sunny 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Lower Unit in Classic St. Paul Duplex

St. Paul, Near Cathedral Hill

Available March 15th or April 1st, 2025! 

This charming 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,400 sq. ft., lower unit of classic St. Paul duplex is available for a 12-month lease. 

Lots of windows for natural light to enhance these freshly painted, spacious rooms. Enjoy the private front entrance and back porch, three large bedrooms, a large living room, original hardwood trim and built-in hutch, hardwood floors, private washer and dryer in-unit, dishwasher, and one-car stall detached garage with one off street parking spot. Kitchen has a great amount of cabinet space. Enjoy some relaxing moments on the back porch or in the shared fenced in backyard! 

This is a perfect location for commuters and students attending University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University with a 10-15 minute drive to both campuses. Also close to light rail and a very convenient drive to Downtown St. Paul (6 minutes) and Downtown Minneapolis (15 minutes). 

Less than 2 blocks from Selby Ave, close to Cathedral Hill. Be within walking distance of lots of great local shops, including Mississippi Market and award-winning restaurants! Also close to main roads, metro transit bus lines, parks, and more.

Utilities: Tenant pays electric and gas, Landlord pays trash, water and sewer. The utilities for this unit are 100% separate from the other units of the building. There are window A/C units provided for the summer and radiator heat in the winter. 

Pet Policy: Cats and Small Dogs (25lbs or less when full-grown) allowed with prior approval. $250 refundable pet deposit required for each pet. Monthly pet rent is $25.00 per pet. 2 pet maximum. Pets are subject to Landlords approval prior to move-in.

Rental Application: Prospective tenants are required to complete an online rental application with no fee. We only accept applications electronically through TenantCloud. Please ask for a link to apply. 

Tenant Check: Prospective tenants are required to complete a tenant background check ($55.00 per applicant) which includes: National Criminal Search Instant State Data, National Sex Offender Data, OFAC/Most Wanted Searches, SSN Verification/Address History, Bankruptcies, Full Credit Report with Resident Score, National Eviction Search

Limit of 6 non-related adult renters. Each tenant 18 years of age or older must apply and pass a credit and background check. 

We do not participate in any government housing programs, including Section 8. 

Security Deposit Total: $2,290.00. First half of the security deposit ($1,145.00) is due at time of lease signing, final half ($1,145.00) due at move-in. Security deposit is refundable upon move-out inspection.

Income requirements are combined household gross monthly income 2.5X greater than monthly rent, ($5725.00) or full-time student status. Proof of income or student status required.  

Credit Score Requirements: Credit check is required.

Application Process:

Applications are first come, first serve upon application and background/credit check approval. 

Once approved, a lease signing is required within 72 hours and the first half of the security deposit must be paid to hold the unit. The lease signing and payment can be done in-person or electronically upon request.

Mandatory Fees: (described further in rental agreement)

Background Check/Screen Report: $55.00 (per applicant)

Late Rent Fee: $180.00

Returned or Bounced Check Payment: $20.00 

Security Deposit: $2,290.00 (refundable upon move-out inspection)

Monthly Pet Fee: $25.00 monthly pet fee in addition to monthly rent

Pet Deposit: $250.00 per pet

Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Alarm: $50.00 (Any smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors found without batteries, or off the wall wil