Maplewood opens The Waldo apartments with 56 affordable units.

Residents have begun moving into The Waldo, a 56-unit affordable apartment building in Maplewood that received funding from Minnesota Housing and other partners.

Residents have begun moving into The Waldo, a new 56-unit affordable apartment building at 1880 English Street in Maplewood. The $28.2 million development broke ground in December 2024 and was developed by JB Vang alongside a neighboring project called The Juniper. The Waldo offers one- through four-bedroom units with rents ranging from $700 to $2,200 and units targeted at 30% to 60% of area median income. The project includes dedicated units for people with disabilities and for high priority homeless households. Key facts: - The Waldo has 56 affordable units and is located at 1880 English Street in Maplewood. - Units range from one to four bedrooms with rents reported between $700 and $2,200 and are offered at 30% to 60% of area median income. - Seven units are designated for people with disabilities and seven for High Priority Homeless tenants; tenants in those units pay no more than 30% of their income and the homeless units are supported by a separate service provider. - Funding included $16.3 million from Minnesota Housing, $8.2 million in low-income housing tax credit funding from Grow America, and $2.75 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds from Ramsey County. - Amenities listed for The Waldo include one level of underground parking plus surface parking, a community room, a fitness room, in-unit laundry, and a planned playground. - The neighboring Juniper opened in September and is about 93% occupied; The Waldo is expected to be fully occupied by the end of August. Summary: The Waldo adds 56 affordable apartments to Maplewood’s housing options, including larger family-sized units and units with supportive connections for people with disabilities and high-priority homeless households. The project was financed with state and county support alongside private equity and tax credit resources. The Juniper is already largely occupied, and The Waldo is expected to reach full occupancy by the end of August.