Big Changes, Better Living.
Our apartment homes and clubhouse renovations are underway to elevate every part of the living experience. Expect refreshed interiors, a reimagined clubhouse, and a more modern off-campus lifestyle designed for the way students live. See below for all the changes to come.
Apartment Renovations
Kitchen
New quartz countertops
Modern finishes, including black cabinet pulls
Brand-new stainless steel appliances
Brand-new kitchen sink with matte black faucet
Freshly painted white cabinets
Renovations at University Commons
New Kitchens, New Bathrooms, and a 24-Hour Clubhouse
Renovated apartments near the University of Minnesota East Bank campus, with a finished model open for tours now.
- Model open for tours
- Clubhouse: targeted Feb 2027
- Renovated apartments ready for Fall 2028 leasing
Updated · 609 SE Huron Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Is University Commons renovated? Renovations are underway. As of October 2026, a fully renovated model apartment is open for tours at University Commons, 609 SE Huron Blvd in Minneapolis. Renovated apartments include quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances, and updated bathrooms. Renovated 1, 2, and 4 bedroom apartments are targeted to be complete for fall 2028 move-in. The clubhouse is closed for renovation and targeted to reopen in February 2027 as a 24-hour space with private study rooms, printing, and coffee.
Where We Are
The model is done. The clubhouse is next.
The first renovated apartment is finished and open for tours, so you can see the new finishes in person before you lease. The clubhouse is closed while it is rebuilt and is targeted to reopen in February 2027, after construction wraps in January and new furniture is installed. All apartments are targeted to be renovated for fall 2028.
- ✓CompleteRenovated Model Open
- NowClubhouse Renovation
- Jan 2027Clubhouse Construction Complete
- Feb 2027Clubhouse Reopens
- Fall 2028Renovated Apartments Complete
Inside the Apartments
What changes in a renovated apartment
Renovations focus on the kitchen and bathroom, the two rooms that get the most daily use. Here is what you will find in a renovated University Commons apartment compared with a classic one.
| Feature | Classic apartment | Renovated apartment |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen countertops | Gray and white speckled laminate | Quartz |
| Kitchen cabinets | Light wood grain | Painted white, matte black pulls |
| Appliances | White appliances | Brand-new stainless steel. Oven, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher. |
| Kitchen sink and faucet | Stainless steel | New sink, matte black faucet |
| Bathroom vanity | Light wood grain | Painted white, matte black pulls |
| Bathroom lighting | Strip lighting above vanity | New lighting fixture over vanity |
| Furniture package | Included | Same package, unchanged |
Renovated apartments are available in all three layouts: 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 4 bedroom. They are listed as their own floor plans with separate pricing on the floor plans page.
The New Clubhouse
A 24-hour place to study, print, and grab coffee
The clubhouse is being rebuilt around studying and everyday convenience. When it reopens, targeted for February 2027, it will be open 24 hours a day.
Study space
Four private study rooms and one group study room, plus additional private seating throughout. Rooms are first come, first served, with no reservation needed.
Printing and coffee
Print assignments and refill your coffee without leaving the building.
Package room
A dedicated package room in the clubhouse.
Billiards and game room
A new billiards room with added seating, new game room furniture, and soft seating areas.
For Current and Future Residents
What changes and what stays the same
During renovations
- The clubhouse is closed until its targeted February 2027 reopening.
- No other resident impacts are expected.
- Questions? Call the leasing office at (651) 386-2775.
Staying the same
- The furniture package is unchanged in renovated apartments.
- Same location at 609 SE Huron Blvd, near the UMN East Bank campus. See commute times.
- Same community amenities.
FAQ
University Commons renovation questions
Is University Commons being renovated?
Yes. University Commons is renovating its apartments and clubhouse. Renovated apartments get quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances, painted white cabinets with matte black pulls, a new kitchen sink and matte black faucet, and updated bathrooms with new lighting and flooring.
When will the renovations at University Commons be finished?
Clubhouse construction is targeted to finish in January 2027, and the clubhouse is targeted to reopen in February 2027 once new furniture is installed. Apartments are targeted to be renovated for fall 2028 move-in.
Will all apartments be renovated before fall 2027 move-in?
No. All 1, 2, and 4 bedroom apartments are targeted to be renovated for fall 2028 move-in.
Are renovated apartments priced differently?
Yes. Renovated apartments are listed as their own floor plans with separate pricing. Visit the floor plans page or contact the leasing office at (651) 386-2775 for current details.
Can I tour a renovated apartment at University Commons?
Yes. A fully renovated model apartment is open for tours now. Schedule a tour online or call the leasing office at (651) 386-2775.
What is in the new University Commons clubhouse?
The renovated clubhouse will be open 24 hours and include four private study rooms, one group study room, additional private seating, soft seating areas, a billiards room, new game room furniture, a package room, printing, and coffee.
Can I reserve a study room in the clubhouse?
No. Study rooms are first come, first served. The clubhouse has four private study rooms, one group study room, and additional private seating throughout.
How do the renovations affect current residents?
The clubhouse is closed during its renovation and is targeted to reopen in February 2027. No other resident impacts are expected.
Does the furniture package change in renovated apartments?
No. The furniture package stays the same in renovated apartments.
See the renovated model in person
Walk through the new kitchen and bathroom finishes, then compare renovated and classic floor plans with our leasing team.
Schedule a Tour View Floor PlansKeep Exploring
Renovation and reopening dates are targets and may change. Finishes may vary by apartment. Contact the leasing office for current floor plan details.
Equal Housing Opportunity. University Commons does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, or any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.