Experience Downtown Duluth Living with Character! Leijona offers a rare blend of history and modern design. Housed in the thoughtfully restored former St. Louis County Jail, this boutique building features 33 distinctive apartments that reflect the city's architectural roots.
This two-level unit stands out with its lofted primary bedroom, which includes a spacious walk-in closet, while the main floor offers an open living area, an efficient L-shaped kitchen, and a second bedroomalso with a walk-in closet. Oversized, operable windows bring in ample natural light and frame views of Lake Superior, and a skylight adds another layer of brightness. Clean lines, historic charm, and contemporary touches make this apartment an easy place to call home. The unit offers large, custom built-in storage solutionsperfect for keeping your space stylishly organized. This freshly renovated gem also offers access to two convenient in-building laundry rooms, making everyday living effortless.
Resident Responsible Utilities: Electric Direct to provider, Ratio Water/Sewer and Ratio Gas, + $8 monthly Ratio Admin fee
WiFi/Cable: $70/mo.
Pet-Friendly: Yes (monthly rent & deposit apply based on screening)
Resident Benefits Package: $39/mo
Lease Signing Fee: $99 (one-time)
Additional options:
-Contract parking available in the ramp for $70/month (surface lot waitlist available)
-Storage units available for $20 - $50/month
Accepting Flexible Lease Terms of 3+ Months
( Leases of 6 Months Or Less Require 20% Rent Premium Short-Term Lease Fee )
Apartment for rent
$1,525/mo
521 W 2nd St #401, Duluth, MN 55802
2beds
742sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Natural gas
What's special
Historic charmContemporary touchesClean linesOversized operable windowsEfficient l-shaped kitchenSpacious walk-in closetLofted primary bedroom
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator, Storage, View, Walk-In Closet(s)
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 742 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Contract Parking, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage Service Billing, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating: Gas, Keyless Entry, Lawn Care included in rent, Resident Pays Electric Direct, Resident Pays Ratio Water/Sewer, Security Cameras, Sewage not included in rent, Snow Care Included, Stainless Steel Appliances, View Type: Lake Superior views, View Type: Lake Views, Water not included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage
Building
Details
- Building name: 521 W 2nd Street - Leijona
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Duluth
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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5/22/2025 | Price change | $1,525+18.7%$2/sqft |
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4/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,285-1.2%$2/sqft |
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4/12/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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4/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,300+4%$2/sqft |
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9/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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Neighborhood: Central Hillside
There are 8 available units in this apartment building