A grid of Elmwood apartment buildings and sunlit interiors near SE Como, Minneapolis

SE Como · Marcy-Holmes · Blocks from Dinkytown

Elmwood Apartments: your U of M home.

Elmwood is the best place to live near the University of Minnesota — a few blocks from campus, near Dinkytown, in the SE Como and Marcy-Holmes neighborhoods.

  • Parking
  • Internet
  • Water
  • Bicycle Storage

Included in rent for most apartments. Some residences include in-apartment laundry. Our team cleans and sanitizes every building, every day.

Elmwood Residences

Studios to four-bedroom homes, all within walking distance of the University of Minnesota.

Studio, 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom apartments and houses, all located in the SE Como and Marcy-Holmes neighborhoods, near Van Cleve Park.

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Accessible, ADA-compliant housing

Several Elmwood residences are built for accessibility. Reach out to our office to talk through what disability-compliant housing options we have available.

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1040 Como Ave SE, Elmwood apartments near the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Elmwood Quality

Real quality, at half the cost of the dorms.

  • Affordable — often half the cost of a dorm room
  • Clean, secure, and private — your own space, your own key
  • The most ideal locations for U of M students, staff, and professors
  • Away from the noise and congestion of dorms and crowded high-rises
  • 24/7 maintenance, because a broken faucet shouldn't wait for Monday
Dinkytown shops and restaurants near the University of Minnesota

Elmwood Convenience

Walk or bike 15 minutes to campus.

Elmwood is close to all your favorite stores, restaurants, parks, and sports activities — and the Metro Transit bus departs right from the corner, connecting you anywhere around campus.

  • Dinkytown's shops, coffee, and late-night food
  • Bierman Field Athletic Complex
  • U.S. Bank Stadium
  • Mariucci Arena
  • Van Cleve Park

Neighborhood

Find every Elmwood building.

All seven buildings, the U of M campus, and the nearest bus stops — pan and zoom to explore SE Como and Marcy-Holmes.

  • Elmwood building
  • University of Minnesota
  • Bus stop

Elmwood Security

You should never have to think twice about safety.

  • Security cameras cover halls, laundry rooms, parking areas, and every front and rear door
  • Keyless entry and internet-monitored surveillance across the property
  • A real person answers the phone, day or night
  • Someone is always reachable — call any hour, any day
MSP Airport, where many international students arrive in Minneapolis

Elmwood International

Coming to the U of M from somewhere else? Welcome.

Elmwood welcomes international students attending the University of Minnesota. Our office is used to helping students settle in from out of state and out of the country alike — reach out with any questions before you arrive.

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Elmwood Value

Make the most of your U of M years.

Responsive management and well-maintained apartments mean a better quality of life, without the dorm price tag. Get the best value and quality housing near campus — and make the most of your University of Minnesota investment.