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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–1 Bedrooms
  • $915-$1,036Plus Fees
  • 403–612Square 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.

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

California Drive offers Studio to 1 Bedroom apartments starting from $915 and having 403–612 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • Studio

    915 Dunlap E1

    $915

    Studio, 1 Bath, 403 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Nov 5

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $915 November 5, 20251192-103403

    Unit 1192-103 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

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

    Unit 1192-103 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $915

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $915

  • 1 Bedroom

    $1,065 California 1 Bedroom

    $1,036

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 612 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Dec 5

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    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,036 December 5, 20251191-102612

    Unit 1191-102 Amenities and Features

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Refrigerator

    Unique Features

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

    Unit 1191-102 Lease Information

    Unit Price

    • $1,036

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,036
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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California Drive Apartments - 1BR, 1BA - 612SF
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Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 6, 9, 12 mo
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Fees and Policies

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

Other Fees

Personal Add-Ons

Application Fee Per Applicant$50

Pet Policy and Fees

Cats

  • Fees Not Specified

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

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

On-Site Services

  • Trash Pickup Curbside
  • Trash Pickup Door To Door
  • Online Services
  • Recycling
  • Laundry Service
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Garden

Community Features

  • Multi Use Room
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk Up

Outdoor Features

  • Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Courtyard
  • Controlled Access
  • Yard
  • Lawn

Interior Features

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

Kitchen Amenities

  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Views
  • Built In Bookshelves
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1203 California Dr, St. Paul, MN 55108

Hours and Contact Info

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(763) 600-7007
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Tuesday1:30 pm–5:30 pm
WednesdayClosed
Thursday8:30 am–12:30 pm
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SundayClosed
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Getting Around

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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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?

Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments at California Drive currently range from $915 to $1,036

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 Value3.2

    The California Drive Apartments are 15.7% cheaper than the average apartment in the Como Park area, and 26.0% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the Como Park Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    Studio$915$1,042-$127-12.2%
    1 Bedroom$1,036$1,282-$246-19.2%

    Rent Comparison to the city of St. Paul

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    Studio$915$1,198-$283-23.6%
    1 Bedroom$1,036$1,446-$410-28.4%

    Methodology: On 09/06/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 91 other apartment communities in the immediate area around California Drive (Como Park), and 2273 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 09/06/2025

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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.

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  • 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

Nearby Neighborhoods

Como Park

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Energy Park

Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $500
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South Como

Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments from $500
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
St. Paul Studio Apartments $1,198$640$1,795
St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,446$500$3,578
St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,792$479$5,199
St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments $2,116$495$4,085
St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,128$495$5,016
St. Paul 5 Bedroom Apartments $2,600$2,029$3,250

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