Off Campus Housing

Temporary Housing

University of Minnesota - Housing and Residential Life - Off-Campus Housing
Comstock Hall-East - 210 Delaware Street SE - Minneapolis, MN 55455 - (612) 624-2994

Revised May 1, 2008

Inclusion on this list does not imply inspection or endorsement by the University of Minnesota. Availability varies. Prices subject to change.


Rooms -- Minneapolis Campus Area

2915 Ulysses St. NE Minneapolis, MN
Andrew Korf 612-669-5398
info@doctype.cx

Furnished bedroom in quiet very zen private home and neighborhood. Private yard and garden. Linens and towels and private bath provided. Shared use of kitchen, living room, dining room and laundry with monthly maid service. Quiet North East location on busline. Wireless high-speed Internet and cable TV provided.
$25/day; $150/week; $500/month

University Guest House
1009 University Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone 612-331-9003/Fax 612-331-3308
info@s-integrity.com

Comfortable & secure 12 room guest house for Graduate, Post Doc., Academic Researchers & Serious Students with lots of common space for studying and or relaxing. 2 blocks from the U of M and Dinkytown. Furnished rooms with full size bed and study desk. Fully supplied guest kitchen for your own home cooked meals. All rooms separate male/female shared bathroom. Free wireless and/or Ethernet internet connection, cable TV in living room. Linen service and continental breakfast optional for additional fee, parking available. Common areas & bathrooms professionally cleaned and building is professionally managed.
Monthly Rates from $350-$650.
Daily & Weekly Rates available, call to inquire.
***Special REDUCED RATES FOR SUMMER!!

805 E River Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Mr. or Mrs. Sherwood Brekke
(612) 922-0430

Shared bath, kitchen and telephone. No smoking in building. Private locked room with linens, towels, clock, desk and TV. Limited free parking.
Single room $13/$15 Double room $20/day

Wales House
1115 5th St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Kelly & Julieanne Carver
phone (612) 331-3931
fax (612) 331-8054
www.waleshouse.com

Lonely Planet recommended - in our 14th year. See the testimonials page on our website. 10 guest rooms & several common spaces in historic mansion. Three blocks from U of M in Dinkytown. Continental breakfast, guest kitchen, parking, laundry. Air-conditioned. Free wireless Internet. Walk to shops/restaurants/riverfront. On busline-8 minutes to downtown.
Single room (dbl. add $10/night): Shared bath Private bath
Less than one week: $60/night $70/night
One week or longer: $55/night $70/night
One month or longer: $37/night $42/night

13 27th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Marie Brandt
cell: (612) 226-9442
h: (612) 338-2001
brand050@umn.edu

Temporary housing in comfortable home within walking distance of U of MN Minneapolis campus, available for faculty, graduate or undergraduate students. Foreign scholars welcome. High-speed Internet access available. Caretaker speaks German. Kitchen and laundry privileges; linens provided. Free off-street parking. Non-smokers only. $35/day, $200/week, $525/month.

604 5th St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Sandy Dekker
(612) 331-2902
dekkers@tcq.net

Room in private home in Marcy/Holmes neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privaleges. Visiting faculty, interns, and graduate students preferred. No smoking.
$125/week

Stacy Hinkemeyer, Operations Manager
Phone: 612-746-1300
Fax: 612-746-1350
Info@UniversityInnMN.com
www.UniversityInnMN.com
After a one million dollar renovation, we would like to introduce you to the convenience and comfort of apartment living in an extended stay hotel. The University Inn is located within the University of Minnesota campus and just minutes from downtown Minneapolis
We invite you to relax in one of our 45 innovative private rooms; which include a kitchenette, private bath, private telephone, free high speed internet &cable TV, free parking, on site coin-operated laundry and our build has sound minimizing construction.

3032 33rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406

Kathy (612)722-8337
kathymgray@msn.com
Fully furnished upstairs of private home in residential neighborhood. 3 miles, 15 min bike ride, 30 minute bus ride to U of Mn West Bank. Bedroom, living area and full bath. Kitchen shared with owner. Laundry in basement, garage parking, high speed wireless internet, linens provided. No smoking. Help with a.m. transport to West Bank negotiable when our schedules coincide.
$175/week, $550/month

4006 Edmund Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Gene or Pat Allred
(612) 729-0456
4006.edmund@comcast.net

2 guest rooms share one bathroom.$475/$525/$575 a month. Quiet neighborhood with homes of many university professors on the Mississippi River. Hosts are retired multi-lingual college teachers. Kitchen/laundry privileges; private refrigerator and microwave oven. Linens and towels. High speed internet. Bicycle rentals available. 12 minute bike ride. 4 miles to U. 25 min bus ride. Beautiful direct walking and bike paths along river to the U. Grad students, faculty preferred. Non-smokers only.

801 Superior Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Barbara Karkie
(612) 288-0428
bkarkie@aol.com
Temporary housing in well-appointed small, neat colonial home within 10 minutes walking distance to the U of MN Minneapolis campus. Just off the East River Road, this comfortably furnished private room is suitable for faculty, graduate student or foreign scholar. Share kitchen, laundry and bath with owner (1). Linens & towels furnished. Internet access and free parking. Non-smokers only.
$35/day, $200/week with continental breakfast or
$600/month if meals are requested.

1225 7th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Mr. or Mrs. Kepner
(612) 331-5536
Quiet 2-room suite on pleasant residential street close to campus, Dinkytown shops and restaurants, and busline. Private entry, bath, cable TV, phone, microwave, fridge, and parking. Free wireless Internet. Includes continental breakfast. Non-smokers only. (Short-term only: 3-10 days)
$50/day for one person; $60/day for two persons.

The Historic Faculty House
316 10th Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
phone (612) 378-6060
fax (612) 331-3308
www.facultyhouse.net and info@facultyhouse.net

Charming 12 room guest house with several common spaces in historic mansion. Two blocks from U of MN in Dinkytown. Each room offers free high-speed Internet access, cable TV and phone. Continental breakfast, guest kitchen, parking, private or shared bath option, on-site laundry. On busline - 8 minutes to downtown.
Single night rate: $45-$125 per night; Weekly: $35-$120 per night;
Monthly: $25-$60 per night


Rooms -- Saint Paul Campus Area

3911 York Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phyllis Galbraith
(612) 376-8955 day / (612) 920-0762 eve
phyllis.galbraith@gmail.com
or phyllisg@search-institute.org
Quiet area in Linden Hills near Lake Calhoun & bus line. Two completely furnished units in private home. Each includes private bath and TV, plus refrigerator, kitchen and laundry access.
All linens/towels provided. Includes utilities, wireless internet access and continental breakfast. On street parking. No smoking, no pets, no drugs. Grad students, interns, visiting faculty preferred.
2-room suite w/queen bed, dresser, large desk and queen-sized hide-a-bed $600/ month for 1 person. Single room w/twin bed $475/month. Weekend/weekly rates available.
E-mail for photos.

1285 North Cleveland Avenue,
St. Paul, MN 55108
Judith Sims
(651) 647-9672
zoji@comcast.net

High-speed internet connections in furnished room in lower 3-bedroom duplex one block south of St. Paul campus. Owner upstairs. Cable tv, full kitchen, laundry. LR, DR privileges. Parking permit, AC, desk, linens, towels, shared bathroom . Faculty and post-grads preferred, no smoking inside. Metro bus stops outside duplex; free inter-campus bus 2 blocks. 4 blocks from shops and restaurants in pleasant neighborhood.
$45/night single, $55/night double; $280/week, monthly negotiable.

1920 Roselawn Ave West
St. Paul, MN 55113
Ruth (651) 641-1668
remarston@comcast.net

FURNISHED, LARGE, NICE, 2 room suite with full kitchen, private bath, in private home for ONE person, NONSMOKER, who wants a quiet place in safe neighborhood. Included: Hi-speed wireless internet, free telephone and long distance in US, cable TV, free washer/dryer for you to use , and bicycle. 20 minute walk to St Paul campus, or walk 1 block to bus stop for UM Minneapolis campus bus. Near Rosedale Mall. $45 per day, $250 per week.

1366 Snelling Avenue N
St. Paul 55108
Maryann Sarauer
home (651) 645-4096
bobma@spacestar.net

Furnished single rooms. Included is cable tv, air conditioning, all utilities, linens, cookware for kitchen and laundry privileges. 15-minute walk to St. Paul Campus, and to intercampus bus to Minneapolis campuses. Home is located on major city bus line #84 to airport and Mall of America. Grocery stores and restaurants nearby. Non-smokers. Minimum of two week stay. $23/day.

1989 Fairview Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
Judy (651)-639-1057
Fairview44@yahoo.com

Furnished single rooms with TV, air conditioning, and private bath. Linens provided. Quiet neighborhood near St. Paul campus and shopping center. Utilities and laundry included. Cooking area. Free Internet access. Bus line in front of house. Free parking. Grad students, interns and faculty welcome.
$23 per day;3-week minimum stay.

1077 Barrett Street
Saint Paul, MN 55103
Gayle cell: (651) 235-8665
Midd0063@umn.edu

Furnished room in quiet, safe Como Lake neighborhood. Host former ESL and French teacher. One block across RR tracks to Como Lake and Park grounds with beautiful walking and bike paths. Easy access to the university and downtown areas. Direct bus route 3A/B. 10 minutes to St. Paul Campus. 26-30 minutes to East Bank and West Bank, Minneapolis Campus. Convenient shopping on bus line. Bicycle rental available. Sunny rooms equipped with TV, clock radio, desk, lamps, bookshelves, dresser and closet storage, small ironing board, clothes drying rack. Shared space on main floor - living room, dining room, and fully equipped kitchen. Linens and towels. Laundry service provided. High speed wireless internet. Local phone. Free parking. Environmentally friendly. Send email to request pictures.
$650/month for large double room with private bath. $525/$475/$425 for single room with shared bath. $200 - $150/weekly. Additional guest $7/night
or $150/month.
Faculty, grad & international students preferred. Non-smokers only.

St. Anthony Park neighborhood
St. Paul, MN 55108
Florence McNerney
(651) 645-4092
floroom@earthlink.net
(for further info, please email me)
Charming 2-room suite and private bath in beautiful Prairie School of Architecture private home. Located in Saint Anthony Park, a nationally recognized neighborhood in Saint Paul, allowing guests to browse some of the Twin Cities' top boutiques, deli, independent bookstore, Carnegie Library, coffee shops, excellent restaurants and more, all within a 1 1/2 block stroll. Walking distance to St. Paul campus and free shuttle to Minneapolis campuses. Large, excellent queen-sized bed, privacy (door) between sleeping room and sitting room (with TV, VCR, AC, snack fridge, desk, etc.) Main kitchen open to use as desired for eating or light cooking. International visitors and couples welcome.
$45 per night for one; $55 per night for two


Rooms -- Metro Area

52nd & Upton Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 926-5326
designingvisions@earthlink.net

E-mail for photos
SW LK HARRIET 900 sq ft, furnished 1/2 house with private entrance, fully equipped kitchen & free laundry. fine linens & dishes. This beautiful space looks out to gardens and fountain, in a very private yard in quiet, upscale neighborhood. The slate floor has zoned in-floor heat (warm on those tootsies!). You’ll sleep peacefully in the highest quality king bed; private bathroom w/shower and ball & claw-foot soaking tub. Wireless Internet, TV, Radio, Video. DVD, AC. Coveted location near lake and creek - walking, skating, biking, canoeing. Quaint shops, lovely restaurants, etc. Near bus; 15 minutes to U of MN, downtown, and airport. BONUS: Free cleaning service each week! Very eco-friendly – clean air! E-mail for photos. No smoking, no pets, no perfumes or chemicals.
$400/week, $1300/month - add person $15 a night

Davern/Montreal, Highland Park
St. Paul, 55116
Susan and Mitch
651-698-5595
ravshosh@comcast.net

Your own space, short or long-term, in our (couple plus gentle dog) very spacious Highland Park home. Private bedroom and bath, off-street parking, laundry, wireless internet, mini-fridge/microwave in room, vegetarian kitchen privileges negotiable. We're close to colleges, airport, shopping, buses (Montreal, Snelling, Ford Parkway, W.7th). Safe neighborhood, nice yard, room in garage for bike! $550/month for one person, plus $60 cleaning deposit. Slightly higher rates for shorter stays, and we can discuss rates for a couple. Females preferred. Give a call!

720 W. 40th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Jan Bailey
(952) 201-8031
jannskey@hotmail.com

Fully-furnished rooms in Mission-style home less than 4 blocks from Lake Harriet and Rose Garden. Desirable location close to parks, Uptown, and Lyn-Lake dining &entertainment areas. Convenient 15-min. express bus to U of M and 2 buslines downtown. Quick connect to LRT downtown and airportvia 38th Street bus. Each room has high-speed internet [wired &/or wireless], double bed, desk, dresser, TV, AC and closet. Bed linens & towels provided for shared bath. Free use of kitchen, dining, liv rm., laundry and bicycles! Grad students, visiting faculty, and interns preferred. Friendly, quiet non-smoking home w/screened porch, brick patio, two cats -- and easily available on-street parking. (One room available for entire school-year rental. Continental breakfast for short stays.) Please email or call for more info or photos.
Prices for one room:
$25 per day; $150 for 1 wk, $250 for 2 weeks; $425/month.
(add $15/day for possible double occupancy)

540 South Saratoga Street
St. Paul, MN 55116
Mary Raleigh
(651) 699-1150
raleigh.jay.and.mary@msn.com    
Large furnished deluxe lower level living accommodations in private home. Non-smoker only. Private entrance and bath. Cable TV/VCR. Microwave/ Refrigerator. Free laundry. Wireless Internet. 2 blks to busline. $23/day. Minimum two week stay.
Double Occupancy add $7.00 per day

4353 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Lynette Huhn (612)825-2393

Furnished bedroom in townhouse. Linens and towels provided. Shared use of kitchen, bath, living room, dining room and laundry. Excellent, central location; one block from major bus line. Smoking permitted.
$21/day; $140/week; $400/month

2620 36th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Constance Schey 612 817 9471
constancy11@gmail.com

Furnished rooms in Victorian farmhouse home, 3 bks from W River Pkwy. Bike, bus or LRT to downtown Mpls. Rooms include double or twin bed, dresser, wardrobe/closet and desk. Common living rm, dining rm, 1st floor bath, kitchen. Linens provided, free laundry facilities. High speed wireless Internet. Quiet home with 1 owner, 2 friendly cats. 1 person prices: $430/month, $150/week, $25/day, 2 person prices: $500/month, $175/week, $40/day. E-mail for details, photos, or more information. Grad students, visiting faculty, interns welcome.

595 Sherburne Ave
St. Paul, MN 55103
Nancy (651) 488-4856

nancy.mcdonald@ttemi.com
Furnished bedroom in charming older home. Shared use of kitchen, living room, dining room, bath and laundry. Linens and towels provided. Plenty of on-street parking. One block from major busline (direct line to U of MN and both downtowns). Wireless Internet available.
$25/day, $150/week, $425/month

1038 Arbogast Street
Shoreview, MN 55126
Kate Simonson
(651) 482-9843
kate@lifedirectioncoach.com

Fully furnished, large, 1 bedroom/bath in a lovely home on a wooded and private lot. Full use of immaculate home to include; laundry, sauna, and fully-equiped fitness area, rec room, porch, family room with fireplace. Continental breakfast, linens, towels included. High speed Internet. Off street parking. Walking trails near lakes and nature areas. 10 min. from St. Paul Campus, 15 min. from West Bank. One mile from Bethel College. Less than 6 blks from groceries, pharmacy, Target, restaurants, dry cleaners, Caribou, shops. Peaceful, health-conscious, natural surroundings are best suited for professor, research student, or mature, academic-minded guests. Reserve at least 1 week in advance. Females only.
$39/day, $225/week, $650/month



Apartments and Houses -- Campus Area

8224 Oxborough Ave. S
Bloomington, MN 55437
Mahin or Mohammad
(612)624-6051 or (612)501-1953
Lovely 3 bedroom split level home with 2.5 bathrooms. Hardwood floor on two levels, washer and dryer in home, 2-car garage. Plus very nice landlords! Bonuses include a sauna with an adjacent shower, a huge family room with a fireplace in addition to a formal living and dining room, stunning views of a scenic pond, huge backyard, a three season porch and two separate decks overlooking the pond - perfect for entertaining. There is also an office, on a separate level for more privacy. Walking distance to Poplar Bridge elementary school. Minutes from both 35W, 494 and Hwy 100. Close to grocery stores, parks, lakes, restaurants and excellent shopping (Southdale, the Galleria). Serious inquiries only; $2000 per month; $700 per week; $150 per day. Thank you!

1362 Wynne Ave
St. Paul, MN 55108
Park Pointe Apartments
(651) 646-8883
parkpointe@aaa.apartments.com
Fully furnished one bedroom apartment; 1 mile east of the St. Paul campus and 10 minutes to Minneapolis campus (by car). On bus line and 1 block to Como Park. Short-term leases available The building features laundry facilities, elevators and an outdoor pool. Included in rent are A/C, hear water, electricity, telephone, and a heated underground garage space. The deposit is $400.00.
1 bedroom $980 per month.

2508 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Melrose Apartments
(612) 331-5900
mnleasing@melrose.com

Furnished apartment building within walking distance and near the campus busline. Fully furnished bedrooms available with a private bathroom for every bedroom, Internet service, extended cable with HBO. Other features include a fitness center, game room, computer center, and the Melroast Cafe. We offer short-term leases (semester-based) available to University Faculty and Staff only. Call our leasing office for pricing. Thanks!

 


Apartments and Houses -- Metro Area

415 E 39th St
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Contact David at 612-822-4853 (evenings 5 – 8 PM)
or email davidgpowderhorn@gmail.com

Quiet, private, sunny apartment upstairs in private house in South Minneapolis. Perfect for grad student/faculty/intern. Rent by the month for the semester or year.
Good transportation on the #11 and #23 bus lines (15 min to West Bank; 35 min. to Dinkytown.) By car: short drive to West Bank or 4 miles to East Bank.
Your own private living/kitchen/study and separate a/c bedroom. Newly furnished. Share house entrance and bathroom. Photos at www.klitzner.org/photos
$400 a month. Includes heat, electric, use of washer & dryer, wireless internet, offstreet parking space, basement storage area.
Non-smoker. No pets. Will help with some lawncare/snow shoveling. Males only.

677 Fairmount Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
(651) 291-7236
Crocus Hill mansion in beautiful, historial neighborhood of St. Paul. Five minutes from downtown St. Paul, 13 minutes to Mpls./St. Paul Airport, 15 minutes to St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses of the U. Walking distance to Grand Avenue shopping district.
Very spacious two bedroom home with large living and dining room, great room, two baths, fireplace and Jacuzzi. Large, south-facing outdoor deck. Wood floors and vaulted ceilings. Many windows provide great light. Central air conditioning and security system. Located on beautiful corner lot. Garage parking. Approximately 2,000 square feet. Available furinshed or unfurnished. Gas paid by association. Pets are negotiable. Non-smokers please.
$1,900 per month. Prefer University faculty or staff only...

3633 Aldrich Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Elizabeth Teefy: (612) 237-9044
teefy002@umn.edu

Available: January 2008-negotiable: East Harriet Farmstead/Uptown neighborhood. Turn of the century 3+ bedroom home for rent
in great centrally located spot. walking distance to Uptown, Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun. On busline to downtown, University, lightrail and more. Move in is negotiable. No smoking please. Perfect for a Sabbatical or Visiting Family or graduate student. Pets negotiable. Semi-furnished. Fenced in yard. Washer and Dryer. Three-season porch.
Rent is $1850/month + utilities.

128 Saint Albans St. N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Olga Berg: (651) 808-0556
olganyc@hotmail.com
Svein Berg: (651) 808-0655
www.houseinsaintpaul.com

Classy, elegantly furnished historic house with fully equipped office, wireless Internet, fully equipped kitchen with all appliances and high-end cookware. Safe, quiet, comfortable city neighborhood, free garage, laundry facilities, 1 block from a coop, lots of exellent dining and shopping walking distance. Steps to Grant and Summit. Tennis court in front of the house. Private club and gym membership and maid services available upon request. Lease length negotiable. $2,300/month for 3 bedrooms, call for rent per person. Close to St. Paul campus.

5037 Queen Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 929-8189
babette@pro-ns.net
Bright, sunny private 2 bedroom apartment in upscale southwest Minneapolis neighborhood close to Lake Harriet, Minnehaha Creek, quaint shops and restaurants. Walk 1/2 block to busline that connects with light rail (airport). Completely furnished with linens, dishes, dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, microwave, T.V. air conditioner. Housekeeping provided. Share laundry. Off street parking. NON-SMOKING building. NO pets.
Single occupancy = $85/day, $2250/month
Add $20 per day for each additional person

 

Alternative Lodging
4418 Excelsior Boulevard
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Contact: (612) 866-3781
www.alternativelodging.com

Locations near campus! We provide fully furnished apartments and town homes. All furniture, electronics, house wares, linens and utilities including high-speed internet are included. Click on our website for locations. Month to month leases; on bus line. Special 10% Discount for U of M faculty and students

2163 Goodrich Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Michael Semmens: (651) 699 7359
semme001@umn.edu

website
A very comfortable, fully furnished 900 sq ft contemporary apartment in a charming Tudor Duplex. Open plan with everything you need for a home away from home. It has a well furnished kitchen with new appliances, modern ceramic tile bathroom, under-floor heating, air conditioning, gas fireplace, high speed wireless internet access, cable, CD player, DVD, TV etc. Just 2 blocks from the Mississippi River & walkways, bike-paths etc… in a quiet, mature, ressidential neighbourhood that is convenient to the University. $1000/month. Close to both Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses.

One Ten Grant
110 West Grant Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 342-0110
www.onetengrant.com
leasing@onetengrant.com

Fully furnished luxury 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness area, business center, and complimentary continental breakfast M-F. 90 day minimum stay; near University of Minnesota. On bus line.
Fully furnished 1 bedroom apartment is $2,300/month.
Fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment is $2,800/month.

Marquette Place
1314 Marquette Place
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 339-9600
www.marquetteplace.com
leasing@marquetteplace.com

Fully furnished luxury 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness area, business center, and complimentary continental breakfast M-F. 90 day minimum stay; near University of Minnesota. On bus line.
Fully furnished 1 bedroom apartment is $2,300/month.
Fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment is $2,800/month.

1950 Burns Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55113
Creek Point Apartments
(651) 739-4100
Fax (651) 739-6385
creekpoint@aaapartments.com
www.aaapartments.com

Fully furnished luxury apartments. Customized packages. Convenient to many stores, restaurants, banks and freeway. $500 security deposit. $35 Application fee.
1 Bedroom furnished $1,399/month - 3 mo.min. stay
2 Bedroom furnished $1,599/month - 3 mo.min. stay
1 Bedroom furnished $1,329/month - 6 month stay
2 Bedroom furnished $1,529/ month -6 month stay