Carleton Artist Lofts Apartments

2285 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55114

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Carleton Artist Lofts

2285 W University Ave
St. Paul, MN 55114
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  • Studio–2 Bedrooms
  • 517–1,429Square Feet

About Carleton Artist Lofts

Carleton Artist Lofts is a vibrant community of artists in the Raymond Village neighborhood of St. Paul. Through the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) program, three former warehouses were transformed to become the live/work rental community that Carleton Artist Lofts is today. Residents benefit from both affordable housing and studio workspaces catered to their artistry.The Raymond Avenue light rail station sits just steps from our front door and offers a convenient mode of transit. Located equidistance between downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, our growing area is also home to many spirited eateries, businesses and other residential communities.

Carleton Artist Lofts is located in the St. Anthony Neighborhood and 55114 Zip code of St. Paul, MN.

Unique Features and Amenities

  • Bike Racks
  • Ceramics Studio
  • Dance Studio
  • Historic Building
  • Painting Studio
  • Rehearsal Studio

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Floorplan Pricing and Availability

  • Studio

    A Building Studio

    Studio, 1 Bath, 517 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building Studio517 sq ft
  • 1 Bedroom

    B Building 1BR B

    $1,437

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 756 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Oct 31

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,437 October 31, 2025B202756

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,437

    B Building 1BR LA

    $1,437

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 958 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Nov 30

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,437 November 30, 2025B306958

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,437

    A Building 1BR LB

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 692 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR LB692 sq ft

    A Building 1BR LA

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 698 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR LA698 sq ft

    A Building 1BR A

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 716 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR A716 sq ft

    A Building 1BR C

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 716 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR C716 sq ft

    A Building 1BR LC

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 716 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR LC716 sq ft

    A Building 1BR B

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 716 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR B716 sq ft

    A Building 1BR LD

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 787 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR LD787 sq ft

    B Building 1BR LC

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 792 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB Building 1BR LC792 sq ft

    C Building 1BR D

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 793 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR D793 sq ft

    C Building 1BR LF

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 800 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR LF800 sq ft

    C Building 1BR LD

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 812 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR LD812 sq ft

    B Building 1BR C

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 824 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB Building 1BR C824 sq ft

    C Building 1BR LB

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 833 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR LB833 sq ft

    C Building 1BR LE

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 839 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR LE839 sq ft

    C Building 1BR B

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 848 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR B848 sq ft

    B Building 1BR LB

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 861 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB Building 1BR LB861 sq ft

    C Building 1BR A

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 888 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR A888 sq ft

    A Building 1BR F

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 891 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR F891 sq ft

    B Building 1BR A

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 934 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB Building 1BR A934 sq ft

    A Building 1BR D

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 935 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR D935 sq ft

    A Building 1BR H

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 942 sq ft
     

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    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR H942 sq ft

    C Building 1BR LC

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 955 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR LC955 sq ft

    C Building 1BR C

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 958 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR C958 sq ft

    A Building 1BR G

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 966 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR G966 sq ft

    A Building 1BR E

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 967 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR E967 sq ft

    C Building 1BR LA

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 967 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 1BR LA967 sq ft

    A Building 1BR LE

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 983 sq ft
     
    Largest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableA Building 1BR LE983 sq ft
    Show Unavailable Floorplans
  • 2 Bedrooms

    C Building 2BR LG

    $1,719

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 979 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,719Available NowC452979

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,719

    C Building 2BR LA

    $1,719

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1026 sq ft
    Plus Fees
    Available Oct 31

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $1,719 October 31, 2025C2611026

    Model Rent and Fees

    Price

    • $1,719

    B Building 2BR LA

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1065 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB Building 2BR LA1065 sq ft

    C Building 2BR LE

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1101 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 2BR LE1101 sq ft

    C Building 2BR LB

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1149 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 2BR LB1149 sq ft

    C Building 2BR LF

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1068 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 2BR LF1068 sq ft

    B Building 2BR A

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1082 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB Building 2BR A1082 sq ft

    B Building 2BR B

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1087 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB Building 2BR B1087 sq ft

    B Building 2BR LB

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1148 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableB Building 2BR LB1148 sq ft

    C Building 2BR LC

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1316 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 2BR LC1316 sq ft

    C Building 2BR LD

    2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1429 sq ft
     
    Largest 2 BedroomThis is the largest 2 Bedroom at this Property

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    UnavailableC Building 2BR LD1429 sq ft
    Show Unavailable Floorplans
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.

Property Information

  • 169 Units
  • 4 Stories
  • Built in 1911

Lease Terms

  • 12 mo

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$45

Pet Policy and Fees

Dogs

  • Fees Not Specified

| Restrictions: None

Cats

  • Fees Not Specified

| Restrictions: None

Parking Info and Fees

Other

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Bike Racks
  • Ceramics Studio
  • Dance Studio
  • Historic Building
  • Painting Studio
  • Rehearsal Studio

Map

2285 W University Ave, St. Paul, MN 55114

Hours and Contact Info

Open Now
Currently Closed
By Appointment
Monday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am–5:00 pm
Friday9:00 am–5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Getting Around

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Renters Reviews and Ratings

4.0
2 Renters Reviews
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  • Aging but decent warehouse Reno, awful office staff

    December 20, 2023
    This renovation is over 15 years old and it shows. They do a decent job maintaining the buildings but there are lots of issues with the cheap construction. Neighbors are great. Office does not support tenants as residents or as artists, and are rude and unhelpful. For the money you can do much better.
    Review from Apartments.com
  • Carlton Artist lofts

    July 20, 2015
    Exposed brick, high ceilings, heated cement floors...a dream! Carlton artist lofts provide a home for local artists who have families and need a place to create. I am so grateful for this community and consider the amenities, beauty and affordability very impressive.
    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Como Park Senior High

St. Paul Public
740 Rose Avenue West
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1078 Students)
In Attendance Zone6 minute drive / 3.2 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 / 1.5 miles away
3/10

St. Anthony Park Elementary

St. Paul Public
2180 Knapp Street
Public School - Grades K-6 (505 Students)
In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away
7/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Carleton Artist Lofts.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Guthrie Theater

818 South 2nd Street
7 minute drive / 3.46 miles away

Target Field

900 South 5th Street
7 minute drive / 3.5 miles away

Foshay Tower

821 Marquette Avenue South
8 minute drive / 4.13 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Target

1300 W University Ave
5 minute drive / 1.74 miles away

Goodwill

1239 University Ave W
5 minute drive / 1.87 miles away

Walgreens

1585 Randolph Ave
5 minute drive / 2.51 miles away

Colleges and Universities

University of St Thomas - St. Paul Campus

2115 Summit Ave
3 minute drive / 1.24 miles away

Hamline University

1536 Hewitt Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.3 miles away

University of Minnesota

100 Church Street SE
5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away

Groceries

Cub Foods

1440 University Ave
4 minute drive / 1.51 miles away

Aldi

1311 E Franklin Ave
6 minute drive / 3.19 miles away

Hospitals

University Of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview

2450 Riverside Avenue
5 minute drive / 2.39 miles away

Children's Hospitals & Clinics Of Minnesota

2525 Chicago Avenue South
7 minute drive / 3.56 miles away

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

800 East 28th Street
7 minute drive / 3.58 miles away

Military Bases

Fort Snelling Military Reservation

9 minute drive / 4.61 miles away

Parks and Recreation

Como Zoo

1225 Estabrook Drive
4 minute drive / 2.3 miles away

Powderhorn Park

3400 15th Ave. S
7 minute drive / 3.38 miles away

Loring Park

1382 Willow St.
9 minute drive / 4.54 miles away

Carleton Artist Lofts has 5 parks within 5.5 miles, including Como Zoo, Powderhorn Park, Loring Park, The Grand Rounds, and Lake of the Isles.

Shopping Centers

Park Crossing

2233 Energy Park Dr
3 minute drive / 1.04 miles away

Midway Center II

N Snelling Ave
4 minute drive / 1.35 miles away

Midway Shopping Center

1460-1566 W University Ave
4 minute drive / 1.4 miles away

Carleton Artist Lofts has 5 shopping centers within 1.6 miles.

Transit Stations

38th Street Station-Hiawatha Line

3761 Hiawatha Ave
5 minute drive / 2.61 miles away

Franklin Avenue Station-Hiawatha Line

1883 E Franklin Ave
5 minute drive / 2.79 miles away

46th Street Station-Hiawatha Line

4556 Hiawatha Ave
6 minute drive / 3.08 miles away

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
St. Paul Studio Apartments $1,203$640$1,795
St. Paul 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,444$670$3,492
St. Paul 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,769$469$5,113
St. Paul 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,881$495$4,213
St. Paul 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,646$479$5,016
St. Paul 5 Bedroom Apartments $3,464$1,995$4,100
St. Paul 6 Bedroom Apartments $4,109$850$4,800

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