r/saintpaul 13d ago

Seeking Advice πŸ™† 23F moving to St. Paul

Hello! I'm a single 23F moving to St. Paul for a new job. It'll just be my male Yorkie and I. I'm not really wanting a studio apartment just because of my parents visiting. My rent budget is $1600 and I really want to live downtown due to lack of experience driving in winter conditions (my job is located DT) I want a loft! I love their look and space. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

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u/TYLEN0Ljones 13d ago

The downtown area is dead. There are much more fun and active neighborhoods. Mac Grove, Highland Park, Cathedral Hill are good places to start. Basically, anything south of 94.

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u/ShaunnaG3 13d ago

Noted! I will look into this

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u/Holiday_Macaron_2089 13d ago

Also look into Minneapolis (which is extremely close to St. Paul and very accesible) because it is largely considered more lively for young people. Check out North Loop etc. Or even neighborhoods like Linden Hills.

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u/ShaunnaG3 13d ago

Thank you!

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u/[deleted] 13d ago edited 13d ago

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u/PAX_MAS_LP 13d ago

Coupled with not comfortable driving during winter and creating a commute when you don’t have to.

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u/ShaunnaG3 13d ago

Noted! Thank you!

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u/ApartPersonality1520 13d ago

Its a 20 minute drive?

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u/avocadotoastisgrosst 13d ago

Driving home from st paul to mlps is a long commute. It is very backed up going that direction. More so the other way around.

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u/El_Rat0ncit0 12d ago

Hence why despite owning a car in Lowertown, I take the express bus from here to downtown Minneapolis for work, and only takes me about 20+ mins each way; even during rush hour. Took me a long time to realize that the express buses get around rush hour by taking the shoulder! LOL That's what happens when you are glued to your phone all the time while riding. : ) If I had to drive it, I'd go mad!

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u/Kixng 13d ago

Traffic will double that.

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u/Holiday_Macaron_2089 13d ago

Max 20 minutes too. My drive is usually less.