281 5th St E #206, Saint Paul, MN 55101
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FOR RENT
PET FRIENDLY
INCOME RESTRICTED

$1,040/mo

  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 570 sqft

281 5th St E #206, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Downtown
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Home Highlights

Apartment
Dogs & Cats Allowed
Laundry

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 281 5th St E #206.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

Crane Ordway Apartments offers a mixture of comfort and quality. You'll find this community on 5th St. E in the Downtown St Paul area of St. Paul. Apartments here give you a variety of features.
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Property Website
(651) 409-1370

Details for 281 5th St E #206

Days on Market

Days on Market: 34 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: One Year LeaseCats, small dogs allowed

Building

Community rooms
Fitness Center
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $825 - $1,100/mo
Required one-time fees
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Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in Saint Paul

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,170/mo
Average rent
$1.35K
$11MoM
Available listings
931
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Neighborhood Overview

Downtown
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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 71 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say car is needed

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 45 % Say parking is easy

  • 36 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 32 % Say kids play outside

  • 29 % Say it's quiet

  • 27 % Say there's wildlife

  • 18 % Say yards are well-kept

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  • nyer
    "Dog owners need to pick up after their pet and stop letting them piss on the concrete. It’s disgusting. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Music in the park. Lunds & byerlys. Pet park. Breweries. Restaurants, Blacksheep pizza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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  • Trulia User
    "I bike over there quite a bit but have never lived there. Lots of bike trails and restaurants. Lots of diversity "
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  • Claire S.
    "leashed dog walking only required, heavy traffic and stoplights, high population density, limited grass and nature trails ."
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  • Melissa A.
    "Music in Mears, CHS field and the Saints, patio seating and rooftop bars, dogs everywhere, Rice Park events and having west 7th bars and xcel energy right here"
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  • Oforciea
    "Other dog owners in the community but not a lot of grass space. Also barking dogs can be easily heard by neighbors if you’re in a shared building"
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  • Bryanrhod3
    "Not much room for play in the area, but very dog friendly neighborhood. Kellogg Square - Lowertown St. Paul"
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  • Anna P.
    "The events are in mears park or rice park- not much on the north edge of downtown . Today was the torch light parade- could see the flames from my window "
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  • Connie L.
    "10 minutes drive 35 minutes train Easy access to the highways, Lund’s, food and drinks!! Great part of safe living in a downtown feel."
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  • Soccstar13
    "Our condominium building has events for residents that are well attended but there is also so much to do around the area! Mears Park has jazz in the park and food trucks in the summer, there’s a farmers market year round, ice skating in the winter, etc."
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  • Soccstar13
    "Downtown St. Paul is not difficult to navigate even in rush hour. Traffic flows well and consistently."
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  • Corri S.
    "Dogs are very welcome! There is a dog park near CHS field. There are multiple parks for dog to be in. There are leash laws which most people abide by"
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  • Cliff.shierk
    "Sidewalks. Leaves. School. Personal responsibility and friendliness. The moon. Several cats. Libraries. "
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  • Corri S.
    "There’s lots of people walking dogs, parks close to apartment buildings. Many buildings are dog friendly!"
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  • Unspecified
    "Convenient dog park is a plus. A lot of food and random things scattered around the dog park- people trying to feed the squirrels m, etc. kind of annoying when dog always tries to eat the food scraps"
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  • Rita H.
    "it's safe to walk at night and people are friendly. Plus there are good neighborhood restaurants with economically priced home cooking. "
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  • Miguelitomn
    "Small town feel in downtown. This is a great neighborhood with many amenities. We have easy access to many restaurants within walking distance"
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  • Stephaniejo44
    "being able to walk to everything. my hands works downtown and can walk. also a great garners market."
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  • Marketamims
    "I honestly can’t wait to move City life is not fun smack dab in the middle of downtown. This area is too busy and expensive for me"
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  • Teresa B.
    "Very walkable and pet friendly with a park across the street and music in the summer. There are elves that leave chocolates and gold coins on our pillows every night. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 1, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,040
Jul 17, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,100
Jun 12, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,100
Crane Ordway
Phone Number: 651-409-1370

Frequently asked questions about 281 5th St E #206

  • What income do you need to rent 281 5th St E #206?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $35K per year to rent 281 5th St E #206 in Saint Paul, MN at $1,040/mo.
  • What is the pet policy at 281 5th St E #206?
    281 5th St E #206 in Saint Paul, MN allows cats and small dogs.
  • What's the average rent in Downtown?
    The average rent in Downtown is $1,350 per month.
  • What do residents say about the Downtown neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Downtown neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN as dog-friendly, walkable to restaurants, and pedestrian-friendly. See apartments for rent in Downtown, Saint Paul.
  • Does 281 5th St E #206 have a fitness center?
    Yes, 281 5th St E #206 in Saint Paul, MN has a fitness center.

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281 5th St E #206, Saint Paul, MN is a studio, 1 bathroom, 570 sqft apartment. 281 5th St E #206 is located in Downtown, Saint Paul. 281 5th St E #206 was listed for rent for $1,040/month on Aug 1, 2026. This property is pet friendly.