Student Housing Communities
The first five options in our list of housing referrals are Student Housing Communities. These are very different than the common apartment, and can be a great transition for students who don’t have much experience out on their own. Whether you choose Stadium View, University Village, University Commons, GrandMarc, or Pavilion on Berry, you will find that Student Housing offers several things that a typical apartment doesn’t.
Student Housing Communities feature:
- Roommate matching. If you want to have a roommate, living at a student housing community is the best way to get matched with roommates. You can have one, two, or three roommates, depending on the number of bedrooms in the apartment.
- Individual leases. While giving you the option of living with other students, you are still able to sign a lease that is solely between you and the management company. This means that you pay a consistent amount per month for your room in the apartment, and you are not affected if a roommate fails to pay rent.
- Furnished apartments. First time moving away from home? No furniture? No worries! Most student housing communities are fully furnished, so you only have to worry about moving personal items such as electronics, linens and decorative items.
- All-inclusive rent. For the most part, your monthly rent pays for everything with the exception of parking. No need to worry about extra costs for heat, electricity, high-speed internet or cable TV!
- Amenities. Student housing offers several great amenities such as fitness centers, computer labs, community rooms, washer and dryer in your apartment unit and air conditioning, as well as many others. Check out the lists of specific amenities for each community on its referral page.
Note for International Students: Student housing communities may require additional information and/or initial payments in order for you to secure a lease. Contact individual leasing offices for their specific requirements.
What is the cost compared to living in a dorm?
Student housing is competitive and often times more affordable than living in a residence hall at a major college or university. Check out how our referrals compare to these examples!
Student Housing Prices (Individual Bedrooms)
- Stadium View: $669 – $779/month
- University Village: $749/month
- University Commons: $615/month
- GrandMarc: $845/month
- Pavilion on Berry: $580 – $710/month
Examples of Traditional Residence Hall Prices
University of Minnesota Room & Board
- Double Occupancy Room: $2,147/semester + $1,713/semester required meal plan = $3,860/semester = $965/month
- Single Occupancy Room: $2,583/semester + $1,713/semester required meal plan = $4,296/semester = $1,074/month
St. Olaf Room & Board
- $8,500/academic year = $1,063/month
University of Iowa Room & Board
- Single Occupancy Room: $6,090/academic year + $2,665/academic year required meal plan = $8,775/academic year = $1,074/month
Student Housing Community Referrals
Stadium View
Student Housing Community
2508 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
ph: 612.331.5900 fax: 612.378.3982
Campus Advantage
www.stadiumviewapts.info
Stadium View is the largest student housing community in the area, and can accommodate the non-traditional start dates of IPR students. While most student housing communities have a move in
date in late August prior to the traditional fall college semester, Stadium View offers students individual move-in dates prior to all IPR start dates. This avoids having to find a sublease and provides a flexible option for IPR students..
The community offers roommate matching on individual leases, which means while you share an apartment with other students, you are in no way held accountable for the rent payments of your roommates. If they fail to pay, your rate and lease terms do not change. Prices are listed for each individual lease.
Located in the Stadium Village area of the U of M campus, there are many amenities and points of interest close at hand.
Cosigner information for Stadium View:
Any non-international student under 18 years old needs a cosigner.International students are not required to have a cosigner but are required to pay a deposit equal to one month’s rent.
Director of Leasing & Marketing: Katelyn Chalem
Rent includes:
- water, sewer, trash
- heat
- electric
- cable TV (upgrade options)
- high-speed internet
Parking:
- $100/month, heated underground
- $65/month outdoor
- free outdoor street parking if available
Amenities:
- air-conditioning
- washer & dryer in unit
- 24-hr fitness center
- movie theater
- game room w/pool tables
- vending/lounge area
- free tanning
- computer lab/group study rooms
- secure access entrance
- roommate matching
- FULLY FURNISHED
Lease options: 9 & 12 month, semester leases available
Application fee: $35
Administrative fee: $100
Other fees: no cosigner fee
Number of residents: 956
Pets: no pets not allowed
Distance from IPR: 3 miles
Distance to bus: 2 blocks
Office Hours:
- Mon – Thur: 9am – 7pm
- Fri: 9am – 6pm
- Sat: 10am – 6 pm
- Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
Prices (subject to change):
- 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath (806 square feet): $765-$785
- 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath (1035square feet): $719-$739
- 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath (1227 square feet): $660-$675
University Village
Student Housing Community
2515 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
ph: 612.676.1000 fax: 612.627.9047
Great Lakes Management Co.
www.umnvillage.com
University Village primarily offers 2 bedroom/2 bathroom units in a variety of floor plans with both individual and shared bedroom options. Check out their website for the floor plans and more details.
This community offers individual leases, which means while you share an apartment with other students, you are in no way held accountable for the rent payments of your roommates. If they fail to pay, your rate and lease terms do not change.
The University of Minnesota subleases 112 units in the building to use for their student housing. Though they are in the same building, these U of M units are sectioned off from the remaining 87, which are available to rent for students from any educational institution.
Twenty percent of the units at University Village are available for occupancy on a “moderate-income restricted basis. Persons and families must have an income that is 80% or less of the area median income in order to be considered “income-restricted.” In order to qualify for this program, persons cannot be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return.
Cosigner information for University Village:
A cosigner is not required to lease as long as either a deposit equal to 3 months rent is paid or 6 months rent is paid in advance.
Community Manager: Lorien Mueller
Rent includes:
- water, sewer, trash
- heat
- electric
- high-speed internet
Parking:
- $75/month heated underground
- free street parking if available
Amenities:
- air-conditioning
- washer & dryer in unit
- fitness center
- community room
- computer center
- indoor bicycle garage
- free printing
- roommate matching
- NOT FURNISHED
Lease options: 12 months
Application fee: $39
Security deposit: varies
Other fees: $39 cosigner fee
Number of units: 199
Pets: no pets allowed
Distance from IPR: 3 miles
Distance to bus: less than 1 block
Office Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 5pm
- Saturday by appointment
Prices:
- Individual Bedroom in 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath: $749/month
- Shared Bedroom in 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath: $449/month
University Commons
Student Housing Community
609 Huron Boulevard SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
ph: 612.623.3225 fax: 612.623.3229
Real Property Systems
www.ucmn.com
University Commons has 1,2,3, and 4 bedroom apartments, with both individual and shared bedroom options. You can check out their floor plans and specific pricing on their website.
Subleasing Information for University Commons:
This community offers individual leases, which means while you share an apartment with other students, you are in no way held accountable for the rent payments of your roommates. If they fail to pay, your rate and lease terms do not change.
The University Commons is structured to a traditional University schedule, with 12 month leases that begin in August. Since IPR has start dates 4 times per year it is unlikely that signing a 12 month lease in August will work out. However, subleasing is a viable option. Students who have signed leases sometimes find that they want to study abroad, move in with friends, or do any number of things that would require them to get out of their lease. That’s where you come in! You can take over whatever time is left on their lease, then have the option of signing on for another year or moving out when the term ends. Subleases can (and do) come up any time of the year, which can allow you to move in close to your start date.
University Commons is very involved with its subleasing options. Check out the website or contact the rental office for up-to-date sub-lease availabilities!
Cosigner information for University Commons:
A cosigner is required to lease, no exceptions.
Leasing Manager: Constance Campbell
Rent includes:
- water, sewer, trash
- heat
- electric ($15 allowance per bedroom)
- high-speed internet
- cable TV
Parking:
- $75/month outdoor lot
- $125/month covered lot
Amenities:
- air-conditioning
- washer & dryer in unit
- fitness center
- 14 person hot tub
- free tanning
- game room w/ big screen TV
- bicycle storage
- security on duty 10pm – 6am daily
- computer center w/copier & fax
- free printing
- roommate matching
- FULLY FURNISHED
Lease options: best option is a sublease
Application fee: $50
Security deposit: $100
Other fees: $59 administration fee if no cosigner available, 3 months rent due upfront
Number of units: 4 buildings
Pets: no pets allowed
Distance from IPR: 2.5 miles
Distance to bus: 2 blocks
Office Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm
- Sat – Sun: 10am – 5pm
Most Popular Prices (subject to change):
- Individual Bedroom: in 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath: $615/month
- Shared Bedroom in 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath: $520/month
GrandMarc at Seven Corners
Student Housing Community
1849 Washington Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
ph: 612.333.4567 fax: 612.343.0576
American Campus Communities
www.go4studenthousing.com
GrandMarc at Seven Corners offers 1, 2, and 4 bedroom units with individual or shared bedroom options, as well as a few efficiencies.
Subleasing Information for GrandMarc:
This community offers individual leases, which means while you share an apartment with other students, you are in no way held accountable for the rent payments of your roommates. If they fail to pay, your rate and lease terms do not change.
GrandMarc at Seven Corners is structured to a traditional University schedule, with 12 month leases that begin in August or September. Since IPR has start dates 4 times per year, that isn’t a generally convenient leasing option. However, subleasing is a viable option. Students who have signed leases sometimes find that they want to study abroad, move in with friends, or do any number of things that would require them to get out of their lease. That’s where you come in! You can take over whatever time is left on their lease, then have the option of signing on for another year or moving out when the term ends. Subleases can (and do) come up any time of the year, which can allow you to move in close to your start date.
Ask the rental office about the best way to find a sublease!
Cosigner information for GrandMarc:
A cosigner is not required to lease as long as you self-qualify or can pay the lease in full up front.
Property Manager: Stacie Cotten
Rent includes:
- water, sewer, trash*
- heat*
- electric*
- high-speed internet
- cable TV
Parking:
- $80/month heated underground
Amenities:
- air-conditioning
- washer & dryer in unit
- dishwasher
- tanning salon
- 24 hour emergency maintenance
- 24 hour game room, fitness center, upgraded computer lab
- on-site restaurants, convenience store, hair salon
- roommate matching
- FURNISHED AVAILABLE (new living room furniture packages)
Lease options: best option is a sublease
Application fee: $99
Security deposit: none
Other fees: n/a
Number of units: 187
Pets: no pets allowed
Distance from IPR: 1.5 miles
Distance to bus: 1 block
Office Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 8:30am – 7pm
- Saturday: 10am – 4pm
- Sunday: Noon – 4pm
* Grandmarc includes per-person allotments for these utilities in the rent. Ask a leasing professional for details.
Typical Prices (subject to change):
- Individual Bedroom bedroom/2 bathroom: $869/month
- Shared Bedroom (bunk bed double occupancy): $499/month
Pavilion on Berry
Student Housing Community
950 Jefferson Commons Circle, St. Paul, MN 55114
ph: 651.644.8400 fax: 651.644.8401
Greystar Properties
www.paviliononberry.com
Sublease Information for Pavilion on Berry:
This community offers individual leases, which means while you share an aparment with other students, you are in no way held accountable for the rent payments of your roommates. If they fail to pay, your rate and lease terms do not change.
Jefferson at Berry is structured to a traditional University schedule, with 12 month leases that begin in mid-August. Since IPR has start dates 4 times per year it is unlikely that signing a 12 month lease in August will work out. However, subleasing is a viable option. Students who have signed leases sometimes find that they want to study abroad, move in with friends, or do any number of things that would require them to get out of their lease. That’s where you come in! You can take over whatever time is left on their lease, then have the option of signing on for another year or moving out when the term ends. Subleases can (and do) come up any time of the year, which can allow you to move in close to your start date.
Ask the rental office about the best way to find a sublease!
Cosigner information for Pavilion on Berry:
A cosigner is not required as long as you self-qualify or can pay a security deposit equal to 2 months rent.
Property Manager: Angelia Jarvis
Leasing Manager: Tricia Pusch
Rent includes:
- water, sewer, trash
- heat, electric ($15 allowance per bedroom), cable TV
- internet
Parking:
- $75/month, uncovered, outdoor
Amenities:
- air-conditioning
- washer & dryer in unit
- walk in closets
- plasma TVs in 4BR, 4BA units
- fitness center/spa
- tanning beds
- hot tub
- enclosed grill area
- traditional game room
- video game room with consoles
- indoor secured bicycle storage
- business center, free printing
- deck with each unit
- individual security systems
- nightly security patrol service
- FULLY FURNISHED
Lease options: Ask about exclusive IPR student apartments and rates!
Application fee: none
Security deposit: none
Number of units: 150
Pets: Pet Friendly, as long as all roommates agree
Distance from IPR: 3.9 miles
Distance to bus: 2 blocks
Office Hours:
- Mon – Thur: 10am – 7pm
- Fri – Sat: 10am – 6 pm
- Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
Prices (subject to change):
- 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath (792 square feet): $720-$750
- 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath (1191 square feet): $570-$580
- 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath (1250-1281 square feet): $610-$615
