BlueStone Lofts
101 Summit St,
Duluth, MN 55803
$896 - $1,102 Plus Fees
2-4 Beds | 12 Month Lease
University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, MN Area Guide
Culture and scholarship on the shores of Lake Superior
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Just a few blocks inland from the shore of Lake Superior, the University of Minnesota Duluth is a key player in the culture of the state’s great port city. The rigorous academic standards and top-notch educational and research opportunities have earned UMD recognition as one of the top public schools in the Midwest, with the engineering program in particular garnering high praise of its own. Most of the major university buildings are connected to each other by a network of concourses, allowing you to get around the campus comfortably even during Minnesota’s punishing winters. With Duluth being a major port city, a college town, and a popular tourist destination, there’s plenty to keep you occupied in your down time. While the university sits in a mostly residential area, Chester Park is close by, providing an excellent area to ride a bike, go for a run, or just enjoy the fresh air. The Downtown Waterfront area is alive with activity every night of the week, with classic college bars like Rex and Sir Benedict’s and popular eateries like Uncle Loui’s catering to the university crowd. The neighborhoods surrounding UMD are full of great rental options, from efficiency apartments to single-family homes, ensuring that you can find the perfect living arrangements for your budget and lifestyle. The area just south of campus next to Chester Park offers the closest walking access to the main university buildings, but Duluth’s bus service makes it easy to live farther out without having to drive.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Duluth, MN is $1,142 for a studio, $1,419 for one bedroom, $1,855 for two bedrooms, and $2,479 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Duluth has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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432 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,142/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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670 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,419/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,008 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,855/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,237 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,479/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, MN (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, MN (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Minnesota Duluth - Duluth, MN (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Schools
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Grades PK-5
402 Students
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Grades PK-5
402 Students
Public
Grades K-5
254 Students
Public
Grades K-5
575 Students
Public
Grades K-5
575 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
989 Students
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Grades K-8
716 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
524 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,494 Students
Harbor City International Charter
Public
Grades 9-12
190 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
83 Students
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Grades 9-12
940 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
128 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chester Bowl
- Hartley Nature Center
- Duluth Children's Museum
- North Shore Scenic Railroad
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Duluth International
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