A double in most University of Minnesota residence halls costs $4,508 a semester in 2026–27, with a meal plan required, and Apartment List puts Minneapolis’s median one-bedroom at $1,321 a month in October 2026. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from University of Minnesota Housing & Residential Life and Apartment List, checked on 23 October 2026. Apartment List medians are for whole apartments, not single rooms.
University of Minnesota residence hall rates per semester, 2026–27
| Room type | Per person, per semester |
|---|---|
| Triple (most halls) | $4,260 |
| Double (most halls) | $4,508 |
| Double, Middlebrook | $4,633 |
| Double, Pioneer and 17th Avenue | $4,658 |
| Single (most halls) | $5,057 |
| Single, Pioneer and 17th Avenue | $5,207 |
| Two-person suite, Centennial | $4,508 |
| Two-person suite, Middlebrook | $4,988 |
All residence hall residents must have a meal plan: Unlimited at $3,190 or Unlimited Plus at $3,340. The page does not say whether those prices are per semester, so confirm before budgeting. Contracts run from 5 September 2026 to 12 May 2027.
Private rental in Minneapolis
| Measure (October 2026) | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median one-bedroom rent | $1,321 a month |
| Median two-bedroom rent | $1,710 a month |
| Overall median | $1,463, up 2.7% in a year |
I have not ranked neighbourhoods or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written lease and never pay before you have one.
FAQs about student accommodation in Minneapolis
How much do University of Minnesota residence halls cost?
From $4,260 a semester for a triple to $5,207 for a single in Pioneer or 17th Avenue, plus a required meal plan.
What is the median rent in Minneapolis?
$1,321 for a one-bedroom and $1,710 for a two-bedroom in October 2026, per Apartment List.
Comparing Midwest options? See our guides to student accommodation in Madison, Chicago and Ann Arbor, or browse all US student accommodation guides.
Sources
All checked 23 October 2026.
