Appealing, comfortable lower 1-bedroom unit recently remodeled, within a 1900 vintage Victorian duplex close to St. Lukes and Essentia in the East Hillside neighborhood of Duluth. Perfect location for employees of area hospitals and medical facilities. The inside is clean and fresh with a newly improved kitchen with new apartment-sized appliances. The living room and dining room have refinished maple floors and large windows for plenty of daylight and a view of Lake Superior. The bathroom has a clawfoot tub/shower. The bedroom hosts a built-in clothing storage and an ample clothes closet. This building is near Portland Square Park and sits across from the Portland Sport Court with a view of Lake Superior. Respectful, responsive landlords live on the upper level. Coin-operated laundry is available in the basement where there is also room for some limited storage. A shared carriage house in the backyard allows for secure storage of your canoe, kayak, bicycle, skis, snowshoes, snowboards, camping gear, etc. There is both on- and off-street parking, a bus stop within a block, proximity to UMD and St. Scholastica. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Whole Foods Co-op, Walgreens, CVS, SuperOne, Ace Hardware and Shanty Bottle Shop. Nearby restaurants include Uncle Louis Cafe, King of Creams, Sir Benedicts Tavern, Va Benes, Burrito Union, At Saras Table and many others. This unit is located close to Chester Creek with its awesome hiking trails. The unit is smoke free and pet free. Our residents have excellent credit, a clean background check, and solid rental history. Our student residents have a parent guarantee of rent. The landlords live in the upper unit.
Minimum of 30 days lease. Will lease for up to one year. All utilities are covered by the landlord. A $1200 security deposit is due upon signing.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,200/mo
909 E 5th St, Duluth, MN 55805
1beds
750sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Mon Dec 1 2025
Cats OK
-- A/C
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Wall furnace
What's special
Refinished maple floorsLarge windowsNewly improved kitchenBuilt-in clothing storage
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Wall
Details
- Parcel number: 010383018490
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Duluth
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,200$2/sqft |
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| 1/27/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/20/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,200$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||

