Apartments near U of M

The 700 On Washington on Washington Ave SE are the closest student apartments near University of Minnesota, and are located at a 1-minute walk from the university.

The average distance of the amber student apartments near University of Minnesota is 1 mile, and a 5-minute drive.

You should book your apartments near University of Minnesota, 6-9 months before starting the academic year. September 8th, 2026, is the start date for the university, so ideally, you should book your off-campus housing University of Minnesota Twin Cities in December-January.

The Arvonne Fraser Library is the closest library to the off-campus University of Minnesota housing and is only a 10-minute walk from the university.

East Bank Station is the closest light rail station to the university & is only a 5-minute cab ride. This station helps students travel easily to their Minneapolis student housing.

Known for its strong research output, lively campus community, & highly ranked programs, the U of MN attracts students from across the world. With its blend of academic excellence & urban opportunities in the Twin Cities, the university offers a well-rounded student experience. While on-campus housing is available, many learners choose off-campus student apartments near University of Minnesota for a lifestyle tailored to their preferences. Amber offers apartments near the university starting from $364 per month. Top apartments near University of Minnesota include Identity Dinkytown & Yugo The Edge On Oak, & are just under a 1-mile radius or a 5-minute cab ride from the University of Minnesota.

Established in 1851, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States, enrolls more than 55,000 students. Class sizes typically range from 20 to 150 students. The university has an acceptance rate of approximately 75–80% and is ranked among the top 250 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings. Students can choose from highly regarded programs in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Health, Agriculture, & Biological Sciences. The primary intake takes place in August/September. Notable alumni include Bob Dylan, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, & Richard Dean Anderson, known for starring in MacGyver. Students often choose off-campus apartments near the university, like The 700 On Washington.

Although the University of California, Minneapolis provides university-managed accommodation, several students choose to live near campus for greater convenience and personal comfort. Student apartments near University of Minnesota include everything from modern studios and shared apartments to ensuite and non-ensuite rooms.

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus is about a 3–5 minute walk from East Bank Station on the METRO Green Line. Nearby bus stops, such as Jones Hall & Washington Ave SE (2-min walk) and Coffman Memorial Union (4-min walk), help students travel easily throughout the Twin Cities. The Mississippi River runs directly through the campus, while the Stone Arch Bridge is located about a 15-minute walk from the university.

At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, students can get involved in groups such as the Carlson Consulting Enterprise, Entrepreneurship Club, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), & Minnesota Undergraduate Consulting Club. A defining aspect of the university is its strong connection to the Twin Cities' business & innovation landscape, giving students access to internship & research opportunities with major employers such as Target Corporation, 3M, Best Buy, General Mills, & Medtronic. Beyond academics, students can participate in Big Ten athletics, student media, performing arts productions, cultural organizations, & volunteer initiatives.