About Us
A Fresh Perspective on North Shore Living
The Heights was built with a vision — to offer high-quality, comfortable housing in the heart of Grand Marais, blending modern design with small-town charm.
About The Heights, Bluffs
Modern Living with a North Shore Soul
The Heights is a brand-new 36-unit apartment community thoughtfully developed in the heart of Grand Marais, Minnesota. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Shore and the vibrant energy of downtown, our community offers a fresh take on rental living — combining quality craftsmanship, practical design, and modern amenities.
We offer a range of thoughtfully designed studio, 1 Bedroom, and 2 Bedroom apartments to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and small families. Every unit was built with comfort and convenience in mind — from efficient layouts and in-unit or shared laundry options to private balconies and fenced green spaces.
Whether you’re here for work, adventure, or simply looking for a quiet place to call home, The Heights gives you the space to thrive.
How to Build a Community
- Brand-new construction with quality finishes
- Variety of unit sizes and layouts to fit your lifestyle
- Pet-friendly options and outdoor living features
- Local ownership and responsive property management
- Easy access to trails, downtown shops, and the lakeshore
The Building
Built Smarter for Modern Living
The Heights is built using advanced modular construction — a faster, more efficient, and sustainable approach to development. Each unit is precision-crafted to ensure high-quality finishes, energy efficiency, and long-term durability. Our apartments range from streamlined studios to spacious 2-bedroom layouts, giving residents the perfect mix of style, function, and flexibility.
Whether you’re seeking your first home or your forever home, The Heights offers smart design without compromise.
Amenities
Comfort and Convenience, Inside and Out
At The Heights, we’ve thoughtfully designed every detail to support modern, comfortable living. Here’s what you can expect:
Exterior & Building Amenities
| 10 minute convenient walk to downtown on City sidewalks |
| Bike/Hike path running from Grand Marais to Cutface just across 61. |
| 3-story building with elevator |
| 5′ x 8′ patios (first floor) or balconies (2nd & 3rd floors) with exterior lights |
| All electric |
| Ample parking with no spaces looking directly into any apartment |
| Community room on third floor with microwave and sink for use by tenants |
| Controlled access entry for front entry and keyless apartment entry |
| Dark Sky community |
| EV Charging station |
| First floor units have small fenced yard |
| Internet connected |
| Lake Superior views |
| Landscaping package provides additonal beautification |
| Mail delivery inside. No PO Box required |
| Managed by professional property management company |
| Market rate and 60% and 80% AMI apartments |
| Mixture of Studios, 1BR and 2BR apartments |
| On-site Laundry room for Studio apartments |
| Planned community amenities |
| Planned solar panels |
| Security camera monitoring |
| Sprinkler system for fire protection |
Grand Marais Community
Why Grand Marais? The North Shore’s Hidden Gem
Pricing Options
Income Qualified Explained
The Heights, Bluffs offers our Studios, 1 Bedrooms and 2 Bedrooms at three different price ranges – Market Rate, 80% AMI and 60% AMI. The latter two are what we call Income Qualified.
What does Income Qualified Mean?
The Heights, Bluffs presents 36 apartment units. 18 of these are offered at market rate, which is the highest rent. The remaining 18 units are broken in two groups of 9 each. There are various terms for these second group of 18 units, such as Income Qualified, or Rent Restricted 80% AMI and 60% AMI.
What is AMI?
AMI stands for Area Median Income. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) conducts regular wage surveys in each county. Then these Area wages are adjusted for household size (the number of people living in an apartment), and apartment type, based on the number of bedrooms.
That creates a table that shows all the variables. If your household income is below the upper threshold for the 80% AMI calculation, you qualify for a reduced rent. If your household income is below the upper threshold for the 60% calculation, you qualify for a larger reduction in rent.
The objective of these rent reductions is to establish your rent as no more than 30% of your income. Your income will be verified against your income tax returns.
How do I know what price structure I qualify for?
The easiest way to know this is to speak with our experienced leasing agents. They have access to the MHFA table for Cook County. You will need to know the bottom line income from your latest tax return. If there are multiple people living in your apartment, the earnings of both or all of those wage-earners will be considered.
You may also contact MHFA directly using the following link where you will find the current qualification tables. When you talk to a leasing agent, make sure that each of you is looking at the same table.
How can I tell which apartments fall into which price buckets?
Let’s use an example. Under the Find Your Home Tab on this website, drill down to the 1 Bedroom apartments. If you like the Tamarack floor plan, you can see that there is one at 107, 108 and 208. Each one has a different rent. The highest priced Tamarack is at market rate, the middle-priced is the 80% AMI and the lowest-priced is the 60% AMI.