Visit our website at TheElementsHoughton dot com for video walkthroughs, information about all our available floor plans, and a link to our application!
The Elements is an off-campus student housing community in Houghton, MI located just steps from Michigan Technological University.
We've got a variety of options to choose from when you live with us - furnished or non-furnished units, covered or surface lot parking, leases starting in May or August, individual or joint lease options, and 16 different floor plans.
All apartments have dishwashers, in-unit laundry, and access to community-wide wifi, and all tenants have access to community spaces like the outdoor patio, fitness center, study lounge, and social lounge. We've also got an on-site convenience store stocked with coffee, your favorite snacks, and household necessities.
Visit our website at TheElementsHoughton dot com for video walkthroughs, information about all our available floor plans, and a link to our application!
Highlights
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By-The-Bed Leasing
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Furnished Units Available
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Walk To Campus
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Controlled Access
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On-Site Retail
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Elevator
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Property Manager on Site
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Patio
About The Elements
Visit our website at TheElementsHoughton dot com for video walkthroughs, information about all our available floor plans, and a link to our application!
The Elements is an off-campus student housing community in Houghton, MI located just steps from Michigan Technological University.
We've got a variety of options to choose from when you live with us - furnished or non-furnished units, covered or surface lot parking, leases starting in May or August, individual or joint lease options, and 16 different floor plans.
All apartments have dishwashers, in-unit laundry, and access to community-wide wifi, and all tenants have access to community spaces like the outdoor patio, fitness center, study lounge, and social lounge. We've also got an on-site convenience store stocked with coffee, your favorite snacks, and household necessities.
Visit our website at TheElementsHoughton dot com for video walkthroughs, information about all our available floor plans, and a link to our application!
The Elements is an apartment community located in Houghton County and the 49931 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houghton-Portage Township School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Furnished Units Available
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Community-Wide WiFi
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Controlled Access
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Property Manager on Site
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Furnished Units Available
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On-Site Retail
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Online Services
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Key Fob Entry
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Elevator
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Lounge
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Multi Use Room
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Storage Space
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Fitness Center
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Bicycle Storage
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Gameroom
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Private Bathroom
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Study Lounge
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Walk To Campus
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Individual Leases Available
Apartment Features
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Wi-Fi
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Washer/Dryer
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Smoke Free
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Cable Ready
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Storage Space
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Tub/Shower
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Sprinkler System
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Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
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Dishwasher
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Granite Countertops
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Microwave
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Freezer
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Patio
Location
City - Houghton
With its rolling hills that lead down to the waterfront, Houghton is uniquely positioned on the Keweenaw Peninsula that stretches into Lake Superior. The waterfront area, including Shelden Ave. and Montezuma Ave., house upscale restaurants, popular breweries, and more, all with amazing views of the Portage Waterway and picturesque Portage Canal Lift Bridge.
Houghton is surprisingly bikeable and walkable, as long as you don’t mind a few hills. Almost everything in the town’s borders is within 10 minutes of each other, and the waterfront parks and trails can make any commute from your apartment scenic.
Houghton is a bit of a college town. Michigan Technological University’s campus calls the town home, but there’s a number of other schools in the area for all grades, making this a fantastic locale for families and college students alike. M-26 is pretty much the only main road that will carry you off the peninsula, but from there it’s easy to connect to the rest of the Great Lakes area.
Learn more about living in Houghton
Education
The Elements is within 2 minutes or 0.1 mile from Michigan Tech.
Schools
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Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from The Elements.
The Elements has 1 shopping centers within 3.0 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
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Seaman Mineral Museum
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Drive: |
3 min |
1.2 mi |
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Mont Ripley
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Drive: |
21 min |
6.5 mi |
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McLain State Park
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Drive: |
24 min |
12.5 mi |
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Keweenaw National Historical Park
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Drive: |
24 min |
13.4 mi |
The Elements has 4 parks within 13.4 miles, including Seaman Mineral Museum, Mont Ripley, and McLain State Park.
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Drive: |
12 min |
4.3 mi |
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Drive: |
25 min |
13.6 mi |
The Elements is 4.3 miles from UP Health System - Portage, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics.
