Phalen Senior Lofts stands at 635 Phalen Blvd in Saint Paul, MN, and was built in 2005 as a 55+ independent living community with 74 units offering affordable apartment homes for older adults. The building is smoke-free throughout, which some folks appreciate, and has secured entryways for resident safety; it's also got elevators on all floors and trash chutes for easy disposal. There are both one-bedroom and two-bedroom, one-bath layouts, all with full kitchens including a dishwasher, range, and oven, and every apartment has individually controlled central air and heat, plus satellite TV access, with some units offering walk-out balconies or patios for enjoying the weather. Residents pay either a fixed rent below market or, if eligible, rent based on income-usually about 30% of what they make-and the place participates in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, so it's a good fit for those with limited budgets.
Amenities include an exercise facility, party room, deck or patio, and on-site laundry rooms on every floor, and there's a small retail shop right in the building for convenience. Utilities are included in the rent, which helps stretch a paycheck, and repairs-even emergency ones-are handled by a 24-hour maintenance crew. The on-site management is always available and the staff takes care to keep things running smoothly, and regular upkeep is baked into the rent so residents don't have to worry about surprise repair costs.
The Lofts are pet-friendly for up to two animals, with some breed restrictions and a $300 fee for each pet. The floor plans are described as both generous and conscientious, keeping in mind the needs of seniors who want comfortable living space. There's a recently upgraded community room, a party space, and easy access to nearby parks like East Side Heritage Park, which has a pavilion for picnics and outdoor gatherings, and folks can walk to neighborhood shops and restaurants. Transportation's convenient too, with bus lines and major highways close by.
Phalen Senior Lofts was developed by Sherman Associates, Inc., and is part of the Payne-Phalen submarket in St. Paul, right in the heart of the Urban Twin Cities market, so it's easy to get just about anywhere if you need to. The whole place follows Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity laws and screens applicants with checks on credit and criminal records. There's an application process that usually asks for IDs, Social Security cards, proof of all income, bank statements, credit references, and personal references, and sometimes there's a non-refundable fee in the $25-$50 range. All in all, this is a straightforward apartment community for older folks who value safety, convenience, and a bit of support without too much fuss, and the on-site team seems to know how to keep things comfortable for their residents.
