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The Jax

253 4th St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Floor Plan Summary
Plus Fees Bedrooms Bathrooms
$1,408 - $2,050 1 - 2 1 - 2

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jA8

$1,408 - $1,479
1 Bed, 1 Bath
841 Sq. Ft.

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$1,408
841
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509
$1,479
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jA9

$1,495
1 Bed, 1 Bath
864 Sq. Ft.

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$1,495
864
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jC5

$2,050
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,096 Sq. Ft.

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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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The Closest Campus to The Jax is Saint Paul College

Nearby Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Metropolitan State University

Drive: 2 min (1.2 mi)

Saint Paul College

Drive: 4 min (1.7 mi)

Concordia Univ.-Saint Paul

Drive: 7 min (4 mi)

Hamline University

Drive: 11 min (5.1 mi)

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 - 24 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 2019
  • 48 units / 5 stories

Fees and Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $150
  • Security Deposit - Non-Refundable
    $500

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

Welcome to The Jax, a premier apartment community located in the heart of St. Paul, MN. Our residents enjoy a host of amenities designed to make city living a breeze. The Jax offers a recycling program, on-site management, and maintenance for your convenience. Our controlled access community ensures your peace of mind. The building is equipped with an elevator for easy access to all floors. Our apartments are designed with modern conveniences such as an electronic thermostat, air conditioner, and are cable ready. The kitchens are fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. The bedrooms are carpeted for your comfort, while the rest of the apartment boasts beautiful hardwood floors. The Jax also offers a business center for those who work from home, and a fitness center for those who like to stay active. Our clubhouse is a great place to socialize and meet your neighbors. Enjoy the stunning city skyline view from your window, complete with window coverings for privacy. We also offer package receiving services, high-speed internet, and off-street parking. Experience the best of city living at The Jax.

  • City Skyline View
  • Controlled Access/Gated
  • internet
  • Yoga Room
  • dishasher
  • Off Street Parking
  • Carpeting In Bedrooms
  • Club Room With Work From Home Features
  • Fitness Center
  • On-Site Management

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Framed Mirrors
  • Freezer
  • Granite Countertops

Community Features

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Controlled Access
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • Gated
  • Key Fob Entry

Area Scores

Walk Score ®

Walker's Paradise93 / 100

Bike Score ®

Very Bikeable73 / 100

Soundscore ™

Busy67 / 100

Transit

Subway
Union Depot Crossing
1 min Drive
Subway
Union Depot Station
1 min Drive
Subway
Central Station
1 min Drive
Subway
10Th St Station
3 min Drive
Subway
Robert St Station
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
St. Paul-Minneapolis
1 min Drive
Amtrak
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
21 min Drive
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International

Moving to Lowertown, Saint Paul, MN

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate The Jax proximity to Seeger Square. Seeger Square is 2 miles away.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near The Jax are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Kellogg Mall Park, Minnesota Children's Museum, and Mississippi National River & Recreation Area.

Airports

Living in Lowertown provides easy access to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain, located just 15 minutes from The Jax.

Property Details

Welcome to The Jax, a premier apartment community located in the heart of St. Paul, MN. Our residents enjoy a host of amenities designed to make city living a breeze. The Jax offers a recycling program, on-site management, and maintenance for your... convenience. Our controlled access community ensures your peace of mind. The building is equipped with an elevator for easy access to all floors. Our apartments are designed with modern conveniences such as an electronic thermostat, air conditioner, and are cable ready. The kitchens are fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. The bedrooms are carpeted for your comfort, while the rest of the apartment boasts beautiful hardwood floors. The Jax also offers a business center for those who work from home, and a fitness center for those who like to stay active. Our clubhouse is a great place to socialize and meet your neighbors. Enjoy the stunning city skyline view from your window, complete with window coverings for privacy. We also offer package receiving services, high-speed internet, and off-street parking. Experience the best of city living at The Jax.

The Jax is located in Saint Paul, MN in the 55101 zip code.

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Contact

Property Address:
253 4th St E,
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone Number: (612) 778-2412
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • MondayCLOSED
  • TuesdayBy Appointment Only
  • WednesdayBy Appointment Only
  • ThursdayBy Appointment Only
  • FridayBy Appointment Only
  • SaturdayCLOSED

Renter Reviews

For The Jax

4.9

2 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

12/20/25

Good Location, But Management Failures and Neglect Are Unacceptable

I regret to say I cannot recommend this apartment building to anyone who values responsiveness, safety, and basic quality of life. While the location near public transit is excellent and the resident community is genuinely friendly, these positives are completely overshadowed by severe and persistent management failures that affect daily living.

The critical problems:

Chronic Elevator & Gate Failures: The elevator is frequently out of service. More critically, the back parking gate has been...
broken for over three months. Management has not fixed this, allowing non-residents to park for free in our paid spots and compromising building security. When you can't find a spot, management is unavailable to assist with towing or confirm if residents will be reimbursed for parking elsewhere.

Trash Crisis Caused by Parking Chaos: The broken gate has created a domino effect. Non-resident cars now routinely block access to the dumpster and recycling area. As a result, trash and recycling are rarely picked up on schedule. The bins are constantly overflowing, creating unsanitary conditions and attracting pests. Management is aware but has taken no effective action.

Unresponsive & Confusing Management: Communication is a nightmare. Published office hours are contradictory, and the call line is ineffective. It took over a week to get a response on a basic concern. They are consistently unavailable for urgent issues, leaving residents to deal with parking chaos, property damage, overflowing trash, and stolen packages on their own.

Hazardous & Damaging Parking Lot: The parking layout is dangerously narrow in the back, creating a pinch point between parked cars and a wall. As a direct result, cars parked there are frequently scraped and damaged. Multiple vehicles show visible evidence of hits.

Exploitive Fee Increases: The new payment portal has doubled its "convenience fee" for credit/debit card payments from $5 to $10 per transaction. For residents who budget by paying in increments, this now adds a $20 monthly surcharge just to pay rent. It feels like a penalty for using their own system.

In summary: The social atmosphere and transit access are not worth the constant stress over security, parking, property damage, overflowing trash, and the complete lack of communication. This building is fundamentally poorly managed. Until there is a complete overhaul in responsiveness and a serious investment in repairs and security, look elsewhere. I certainly will be.

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Property Manager at The Jax responded to this review

Thanks for this review and for expressing your frustration with your experience and our team. We're very sorry that your residency has fallen short and that you've been so deeply disappointed in various aspects of your time here. Please contact us at...
(763) 363-6246 so we can help. Your satisfaction is important and we want to work to make things right.

6/15/19

Great experience!

A very cool space and location. Plenty of parking options. Brad is awesome to work with!
Highly recommend it!

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