Parkway Gardens is a senior apartment community about 2 miles outside Saint Paul, Minnesota, that welcomes adults aged 55 and better. Residents can pick from roomy one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, some with recent updates, and all with practical features like walk-in showers, dishwashers, eat-in kitchens, air conditioning, and plenty of storage. The apartments offer upscale finishes and pet-friendly layouts, and you'll find laundry on each floor, cable-ready setups, and large living spaces built for comfort. Parkway Gardens stands out for offering affordable rates based on income, since it's a Section 42 Housing Tax Credit community with specific eligibility rules for applicants with limited income, and the rents include heat, water, sewer, and trash removal.
The community keeps things convenient and social, with outdoor garden plots, a parking garage, and elevators, plus places for residents to gather, like a fitness center, stretching room, spacious community room with a full kitchen, billiards game room, business center, wellness clinic, and library. There's a steady list of community events and programs, with structured activities aimed at keeping folks engaged and helping residents connect, making it easy to form friendships and stay active. Parkway Gardens offers a variety of living and care options, whether someone needs independent senior living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, home health, nursing home care, or in-home senior care. The well-trained, friendly staff help as needed, focusing on letting residents keep their independence for as long as possible, while providing support whenever someone wants it.
The property is known for its suburban setting and for providing conveniences often better than a typical rental, including the safety features and accessible layouts seniors may want. There's plenty of parking, elevators for easy access, and a secured entry. Pets are welcome. Parkway Gardens is a Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity provider, and it uses a proprietary scoring system for reviews; the community holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10, making it one of the top places of its type in the city. Office hours are weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, and an application fee of $40 per adult applies, with security deposit terms listed conditional on credit. Sometimes there are seasonal specials on rent and deposits.
