Student Apartments Near University of Minnesota

University Commons is a purpose-built student apartment community located at 609 SE Huron Blvd in Minneapolis, MN, seven minutes walking from the University of Minnesota East Bank campus. The community offers 1, 2, and 4-bedroom apartments in the Prospect Park neighborhood, adjacent to Stadium Village. All apartments feature private bedrooms and bathrooms, individual leases, and full-size in-unit washers and dryers. The METRO Green Line Stadium Village Station is a three-minute walk from the property.

University Commons is a seven-minute walk from the University of Minnesota East Bank campus entrance via Huron Boulevard and Washington Avenue SE. The route is flat and well-lit. By bicycle via University Avenue SE, campus is approximately four minutes. The METRO Green Line Stadium Village Station, a three-minute walk from the property, provides direct rail service to three UMN campus stations.

The METRO Green Line at Stadium Village Station, a three-minute walk from the property, provides direct light rail service to UMN East Bank Station, West Bank Station, and Stadium Village Station on campus — all in five minutes or less. The Green Line also connects to downtown Minneapolis (15 min) and downtown St. Paul (30 min) without a transfer. Metro Transit Route 2 and the METRO E Line provide additional bus service along University Avenue SE. UMN students with a U Card may be eligible for the University’s U-Pass transit discount program.

No. University Commons is located in the Prospect Park neighborhood at 609 SE Huron Blvd, adjacent to the Stadium Village commercial district on the southeast side of campus. Dinkytown is a separate neighborhood on the north side of the East Bank campus. Both neighborhoods border the University of Minnesota, but they are on opposite sides of the campus. University Commons is closer to the Health Sciences Tower, Stadium Village, and the Green Line Station than properties in Dinkytown.

An individual lease (also called a per-bed or per-bedroom lease) means you sign a lease for your private bedroom only, not for the entire apartment. You are responsible for your own rent, not your roommates’. If a roommate moves out, breaks their lease, or fails to pay, it does not affect your lease agreement or your monthly payment. University Commons offers individual leases on all apartments.

Utilities are not included in rent at University Commons. Residents are responsible for their own utility accounts. Contact the leasing office at liveuniversitycommons.com for current estimates on average monthly utility costs per bedroom.

Yes. Roommate matching is available at University Commons. Contact the leasing office to learn about the matching questionnaire and the process for requesting a specific roommate or being placed with compatible residents. You may also apply with a group of friends and request to be placed in the same apartment.

You can apply online at liveuniversitycommons.com/apply or visit the leasing office in person at 609 SE Huron Blvd, Minneapolis. The office is open Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also schedule a tour online before applying.

University Commons offers 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 4-bedroom apartment floor plans across 164 units totaling 505 beds. All apartments include private bedrooms and bathrooms, full-size in-unit washers and dryers, fully equipped kitchens, and hardwood-style flooring. Select units include private patios or balconies. View current floor plans and availability.

Yes. Every University Commons apartment has private bedrooms and private bathrooms for each resident. You will not share a bedroom or bathroom with roommates. Kitchens and living areas are shared in multi-bedroom apartments.

Yes. University Commons has a 24-hour study room with complimentary printing. The study room is available around the clock, which supports late-night study sessions and early-morning exam prep without needing to commute to a campus library. The property also has a multimedia area available to residents.

Yes, garages are available at University Commons. Contact the leasing office for current availability, monthly rates, and how to add a garage to your lease. Because the METRO Green Line Stadium Village Station is a three-minute walk from the property and campus is seven minutes on foot, most students find car-free living practical at University Commons. Campus parking at the University of Minnesota runs over $400 per semester in most ramps.

Yes, University Commons is pet friendly. Contact the leasing office for current pet policies including any applicable breed or weight restrictions, pet deposits, and monthly pet rent. Service animals and emotional support animals are accommodated in accordance with applicable fair housing laws, regardless of standard pet policies.