Groove Lofts
608 2nd Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55402
$1,360 - $2,391 Plus Fees
Studio - 4 Beds
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN Area Guide
A stunning campus at the heart of the Twin Cities
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With a beautiful campus spread across both banks of the Mississippi River, the University of Minnesota puts you right at the center of the action in one of the Midwest’s most exciting urban communities. The Washington Bridge connects the east bank and west bank portions of campus, a walking route that most students become quite familiar with in spite of their best efforts to stay on one side or the other. The campus culture is full of unique traditions that may take a little while to get used to, but you’ll be yelling “Ski- U-Mah” at hockey matches and dressing up in farm animal costumes for basketball games at The Barn in no time.
Minnesota is infamous for its punishing winters, but luckily the Gopher Way tunnel system is available for you to traverse the main campus with minimal exposure to the elements. Of course, when the weather is nice, you may find yourself studying outside while soaking in the sun on Northrop Mall. Off-campus fun is never far, with the clusters of dining and nightlife in Dinkytown and St. Anthony close at hand and Downtown Minneapolis just a few blocks from campus.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Minneapolis, MN is $1,134 for a studio, $1,406 for one bedroom, $2,094 for two bedrooms, and $2,400 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Minneapolis has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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463 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,134/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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662 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,406/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,012 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,094/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,212 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,400/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
822 Students
Public
Grades K-5
468 Students
Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
274 Students
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
Public
Grades K-8
822 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
94 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
763 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
132 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
925 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,582 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,484 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,466 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
445 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
339 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Van Cleve Park
- Bell Museum of Natural History
- Tower Hill Park
- Luxton Park
- East River Flats Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.