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1203 California Dr, St. Paul, MN 55108
(763) 600-7007
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California Drive

1203 California Dr
St. Paul, MN 55108
(763) 600-7007
California Drive in St. Paul, MN - Building Photo
  • Studio Bedrooms
  • $951Total Monthly Price
  • 403Square Feet

About California Drive

California Drive Apartments brims with vintage charm in a great St. Paul neighborhood setting. Located in the vibrant Como Park neighborhood, the property consists of nine buildings on lovely grounds with many of the flowers planted and tended to by the residents themselves. The apartments feature a variety of floor plans boasting large windows and built-in details. You must see this gem of a property for yourself!

California Drive is located in the Como Park Neighborhood and 55108 Zip code of St. Paul, MN. This community is professionally managed by Hornig Companies, Inc.

Property Contact Info

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

California Drive offers Studio apartments having 403 sqft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

    • Studio

      915 Dunlap E1

      Studio, 1 Bath, 403 sq ft
       

      Availability Details

      PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
      $951Call for Availability915 Dunlap E1403 sq ft

      Model Amenities and Features

      Kitchen

      • Refrigerator

      Unique Features

      • Community Grilling Area
      • Electric Oven/Stove
      • heat
      • Storage Lockers

      Model Lease Information

      Model Price

      • $951
    Price shown is total price including community-supplied monthly required fees. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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    Lease Terms

    • 6, 9, 12 mo

    Fees and Policies

    The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

    Required Fees

    One-Time Move-In Fees

    Due at Application
    Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant$50
    Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged per unit$500
    Due at Move-In
    Additional Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged per unitVaries

    Utilities & Essentials

    Trash Admin FeeiCharged per unit$15/mo
    Utility - Billing Administrative FeeiCharged per unit$6/mo
    Utility - Water/SeweriCharged per unitVaries
    Liability InsuranceiCharged per unit$15/mo

    Other Fees

    Parking Fees

    Garage

    Parking FeeiCharged per vehicle$100/mo

    Additional Parking Options

    Garage ParkingiManual Opener $100 Remote Opener $125

    Pet Policy and Fees

    Cats

    • 2 Pet Limit
    • Fees Not Specified

    Cats allowedMax 2 cats totalMonthly Pet Rent: $25 per catPet Deposit: $300 per cat.Must be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and at least one year old.Fish are allowed in one tank max, 20 gallons or less.

    Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

    Features and Amenities

    Unique Amenities

    • Community Grilling Area
    • Electric Oven/Stove
    • Heat
    • Outdoor Pool
    • Storage lockers

    On-Site Services

    • Maintenance On Site
    • Property Manager On Site
    • Online Services
    • Recycling
    • 24 Hour Access
    • Laundry Facilities

    Community Features

    • Vintage Building
    • Multi Use Room
    • Walk Up

    Outdoor Features

    • Grill
    • Picnic Area
    • Courtyard
    • Controlled Access

    Recreation and Fitness

    • Pool

    Interior Features

    • Storage Space
    • Heating
    • Ceiling Fans
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Cable Ready
    • Air Conditioning

    Kitchen Amenities

    • Dishwasher
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchen

    Living Area Features

    • Tile Floors
    • Views
    • Carpet
    • Built In Bookshelves
    • Hardwood Floors
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    1203 California Dr, St. Paul, MN 55108

    Hours and Contact Info

    Call Us - Open Now!
    Currently Closed
    By Appointment
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday1:30 pm–5:30 pm
    WednesdayClosed
    Thursday8:30 am–12:30 pm
    FridayClosed
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed

    Frequently Asked Questions about California Drive

    Where is California Drive located?

    California Drive is located at 1203 California Dr near the Como Park area of St. Paul, MN

    What is the current rent range at California Drive?

    Call us today for rates on the Studio option at California Drive

    When is the leasing office open?

    • The office Hours for California Drive are
    • Monday Closed
    • Tuesday 1:30 pm–5:30 pm
    • Wednesday Closed
    • Thursday 8:30 am–12:30 pm
    • Friday Closed
    • Saturday Closed
    • Sunday Closed

    Are pets allowed?

    Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

    Lifestyle Ratings

    • Affordability Nice Value3.4

      The California Drive Apartments are 16.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the Como Park area, and 22.0% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

      Rent Comparison to the Como Park Neighborhood

      FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
      Studio$951$1,136-$185-16.3%

      Rent Comparison to the city of St. Paul

      FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
      Studio$951$1,220-$269-22.0%

      Methodology: On 12/16/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 37 other apartment communities in the immediate area around California Drive (Como Park), and 1048 other apartment communities in St. Paul using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

      Rent Pricing Data as of 12/16/2025

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    Renters Reviews and Ratings

    4.0
    6 Renters Reviews
    ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

    Building ratings are based on a community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.
    • Great Place

      March 8, 2016
      I've been living here for about 7 months now. This is a really great place in a mellow neighborhood with very attentive management. NEIGHBORHOOD: there's a lot of senior apartments nearby, so you know it's going to be a quiet place. Within walking distance of a big Cub grocery, a couple of little local restaurants such as Snuffy's and Key's cafe, and a few other stores. There's some nice bike and walking paths going further into St. Paul by the Como Zoo. You'll probably do most of your shopping ...
      in Roseville. About a 15 minute drive from downtown St. Paul and 15 minutes away from Minneapolis, but to get anywhere good in Minneapolis it's more of a 30 minute drive. Public transportation into St. Paul is good since the apartments are right on the bus line, but getting to Minneapolis is going to be a little rough. MANAGEMENT: the property manager is always easily available. Generally if I have a question I just walk down to the office and someone is there to help me. Every time I have put in a maintenance request form I have always gotten a response within a week, but usually it only takes a day or two. APARTMENT: Neighbors are real respectful and generally pretty quiet. I've never heard anything coming from the neighbors on either side of me. I have heard my neighbor upstairs walking around sometimes but nothing crazy. Apartments are very nicely maintained. The only knocks I have on the place is because it's old, I'm never guaranteed a consistently warm shower. If there are other people showering or the washer is going, the hot water will go in and out. If you have a car, there is no guaranteed parking in the parking lot either, since there are more cars than spots. There is a parking garage though that you can pay extra a month for. OVERALL: would recommend this place to anyone. Well managed, kept up, comfortable neighborhood.
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    • "SOMEBODY PINCH ME"

      October 8, 2015
      "WOW" I LOVE THE SPACE...AND WINDOWS IN MY KITCHEN!!!!! THIS PLACE ROCKS.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • MEANT 2 B

      September 19, 2015
      California dr. is the name of our apartments, we absolutely love it here, everything about it is wonderful, my wife is from California, i guess it "IS" MEANT 2 B.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • LOVE IT!!!!

      August 12, 2015
      Hello my name is jose, and the reason why i love my apartment is simply this, i dont have a car Normally that would be a Problem, but not here cause im surrounded by everthing i need u know super markets etc, and best of all im right on the bus or light rail line, and also biking back and forth to work in the summer time is something i really love doing, so yea those are just a few reasons why i love it here at CALIFORNIA APTS.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • cali2sota

      September 7, 2015
      It's crazy cause my wife is originally from California and im from minnesota, well this is our second apartment in 7yrs, been here now for six of them we love it, okay well the funny thing is both of them have been on streets named..(you guessed it)..california, guess it was meant to be. Location wise and commute is absolutely perfect especially since neither of us drive. We love our apartment.
      Review from Apartments.com
    • Great location, very affordable Apartments!

      July 24, 2015
      I've lived in California Drive Apartments for over 4 years now and l love the location in the Como Park Neighborhood! Close to the Lake and right across the street from the grocery store, Chinese food, and public transportation. The management/owners has always impressed me with their upkeep of the property. Very well kept and clean as can be. Any issues have always been taken care of asap. Super neighbors and very quiet which is great for me because I work nights and sleep during the day. ...
      My rent is very affordable which I love and am glad I found this property on California Drive!
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    Nearby Schools

    Chelsea Heights Elementary

    St. Paul Public
    1557 Huron Street
    Public School - Grades PK-5 (326 Students)
    In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
    7/10

    Como Park Senior High

    St. Paul Public
    740 Rose Avenue West
    Public School - Grades 9-12 (1078 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away
    2/10

    Murray Middle School

    St. Paul Public
    2200 Buford Avenue
    Public School - Grades 6-8 (538 Students)
    In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 2.1 miles away
    3/10
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    Points of Interest

    Time and distance from California Drive.

    Arts Museums and Landmarks

    Guthrie Theater

    818 South 2nd Street
    11 minute drive / 5.24 miles away

    Target Field

    900 South 5th Street
    11 minute drive / 5.47 miles away

    Foshay Tower

    821 Marquette Avenue South
    12 minute drive / 6.04 miles away

    Big Box and Retail

    Walgreens

    1110 Larpenteur Ave W
    1 minute drive / 0.19 miles away

    Staples

    2100 E Snelling Dr
    3 minute drive / 1.17 miles away

    Jcpenney

    1700 W County Road B-2
    5 minute drive / 1.99 miles away

    Colleges and Universities

    University of Minnesota - Saint Paul

    2017 Buford Avenue
    4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away

    Hamline University

    1536 Hewitt Avenue
    5 minute drive / 1.81 miles away

    Concordia University-Saint Paul

    1282 Concordia Ave
    6 minute drive / 2.85 miles away

    Groceries

    Cub Foods

    1201-1211 W Larpenteur Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.25 miles away

    Aldi

    2350 Rice St
    5 minute drive / 2.65 miles away

    Hospitals

    Gillette Children's Specialty Hospital

    200 University Avenue East
    7 minute drive / 3.52 miles away

    Regions Hospital

    640 Jackson Street
    7 minute drive / 3.55 miles away

    St. Joseph's Hospital

    45 West 10th Street
    7 minute drive / 3.73 miles away

    Military Bases

    Fort Snelling Military Reservation

    15 minute drive / 7.13 miles away

    Parks and Recreation

    Como Zoo

    1225 Estabrook Drive
    2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away

    Powderhorn Park

    3400 15th Ave. S
    13 minute drive / 6.1 miles away

    The Grand Rounds

    2117 West River Road
    13 minute drive / 6.25 miles away

    California Drive has 5 parks within 7.8 miles, including Como Zoo, Powderhorn Park, The Grand Rounds, Loring Park, and Lake of the Isles.

    Shopping Centers

    Roseville Center

    1121-1215 W Larpenteur Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.21 miles away

    Lexington Plaza

    1682-1732 N Lexington Pky
    1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

    Lexington Plaza Shoppes

    1739-1771 N Lexington Ave
    1 minute drive / 0.33 miles away

    California Drive has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

    Transit Stations

    Franklin Avenue Station-Hiawatha Line

    1883 E Franklin Ave
    10 minute drive / 5.11 miles away

    38th Street Station-Hiawatha Line

    3761 Hiawatha Ave
    11 minute drive / 5.45 miles away

    Government Plaza Station-Hiawatha Line

    356 S 5th St
    12 minute drive / 5.73 miles away

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    Rental Price Ranges in the Area

    BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
    St. Paul Studio Apartments $1,220$640$1,715
    St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,461$692$3,373
    St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,764$469$4,665
    St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,850$495$4,229
    St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,010$479$5,016
    St. Paul 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,183$2,200$3,895

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