r/TWINCITIESHOUSING

Hello! I am moving to the twin cities this June to start a new job. I'll be commuting to the Maplewood area. I am 24M looking for somewhere fun to live with people around my age. What I ideally want is:

- Fun area with access to bars, concerts, restaurants, etc. Opportunities to meet people.

- About $1500 or less for rent. It's okay if utilities bumps this up a little.

- Manageable commute time to Maplewood (20 or so minutes or less).

I've been looking at Macalester-Groveland and West 7th in St Paul as my front-runners right now. Would you recommend these spots? Are there other neighborhoods I should consider? Any specific apartment recommendations?

Thank you in advance! Looking forward to living in you guys' great city :)

I made this post two weeks ago and got a lot of good answers and helpful feedback! Since then, I have narrowed my options down to one place in Uptown and one in the North Loop.

I am a 24m. The difference in rent between the two places I am looking at is like $150-200 a month (with Uptown being the cheaper one), so I'd have more spending money if I was in Uptown (I'd have to pay at least $150 a month for parking in either place since street parking is unreliable).

Another benefit of Uptown is that I could keep my LA Fitness membership (I currently go to the one in Edina but I could just go to the one in St. Louis Park if I lived in Uptown, I really like LA Fitness they have all of the equipment I need). I feel like the gym options are not as great in the North Loop area, at least affordable gym options.

But I also know that the North Loop is super trendy with lots of people my age and places to go and things to do. But I also have read on Reddit that it is kind of a frat bro/finance bro kind of place, and it does seem very yuppie and WASP from what I have seen when I have spent time there... when I was talking about deciding where to live with my therapist, even she said she doesn't see me as the North Loop type. Even with that though, still a lot to do there, and a lot of walking options, and I would be like 7 minutes from work, whereas Uptown would be like 11 minutes (I guess this is a moot point).

Things I like to do and would like to do in a place: I like watching sports (big Timberwolves and Vikings fan), I like bass fishing (which I have done at both the chain of lakes in Uptown and at the river in Minneapolis), I'd like to be able to meet new people to go to bars/restaurants/clubs with, I also just wanna be more active this summer, I am hoping to pick up golf and/or pickleball (which I recognize I can find places to do both pretty much anywhere in the Twin Cities).

I also recognize that while I can live in a place with a lot of people my age, I still need to be much more outgoing and actually take initiative to meet new people and make friends (and meet girls ;)).

Space is important to me and it's how I narrowed it down to my two choices.

Hey y’all, 44yom divorcing, nice large home by Lake Minnetonka to share with me. Where do I start to find a renter?

Hi all, I’m relocating to the twin cities later this year from the southwest, currently searching for housing. Do y’all who have lived in cold weather have anything in particular you seek out/avoid in a listing to better deal with the climate? For example when I’ve rented in AZ I had a preference for tile flooring over any other kind because it stays much cooler; I specifically never lived anywhere with west-facing windows in the bedroom to mitigate heat; no garage to mitigate snake and scorpion interaction, etc. Does anyone have any tips for what to look for, what questions to ask, anything along those lines for the twin cities area? Thanks super excited to be a part of the community :)

Is anyone looking to rent a 4br apartment ?

We are looking for our next home in the Minneapolis area. Would love to stay under $2,600 but could go up to $2,900 for the right place. We might be a little head of the game but I love to plan ahead and are hoping to make this place a little more long-term. Move-in date: September or October, potentially earlier for the right place. We are small-business owners in Uptown so would love to be in the neighborhood or within 15 mins max, we currently live in NE & wouldn’t mind staying close to here as well! We have one adult, well-behaved, well-trained Labrador and chill adult cat. One of our only main requirements is a nice sized patio/balcony.

I’m a trans girl seeking help and resources to relocate to Minneapolis!

Hey Redditors,

Looking for a private room in NYC, ideally available mid-May 2026 with a June 1 hard deadline at the latest.

The basics:
• Single room in a shared apartment (not whole apartment)
• Budget: $900/month rent
• Move-in: mid-May ideally, June 1 absolute latest
• Open to sublet or full lease takeover
Location priority:
1. Harlem / Hamilton Heights / Washington Heights (closest to my job at 125th St)
2. South Bronx (Mott Haven, Concourse, Highbridge) on the 4/5/6/B/D
3. Bed-Stuy / Crown Heights / Flatbush if commute under 50 min to 125th

About me:
• 22M, full-time CUNY student (Computer Science), part-time tech retail worker in Manhattan
• Quiet, clean, independent, non-smoker, no pets
• Steady W-2 income, references available from current and previous employer

What I bring as a tenant
• Rent on time, every month, no excuses
• References available from my current employer and a previous employer (Wells Fargo)
• Quiet schedule, gone most weekdays
• Easy to communicate with, no drama, no overnight guests outside the occasional weekend

What I’d like from you
• Real photos of the room and shared spaces
• Honest description of the other roommates (number, ages, schedules, vibe)
• Confirmation that the listing is from the actual leaseholder or owner, not a broker pushing a fee I can’t afford
• Willingness to do a video walkthrough first, then meet in person before any money changes hands
Happy to share more about myself once we connect.

Alternative contact:
• DMs open here
• Email: [ton Google Voice Gmail burner ici]
• Can do video walkthrough before meeting in person

Serious only. No deposits before in-person viewing.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for specific apartment recommendations in Minneapolis area. I’m trying to find a place that has a good mix of lifestyle, community, and location.

Ideally, I’d like to be close enough to green spaces for biking and general exercise like the Chain of Lakes, Theodore Wirth Park, river trails, or similar outdoor areas. At the same time, I still want to be reasonably close to lively neighborhoods like North Loop, Northeast, Uptown, Downtown, or other areas with restaurants, bars, events, and things going on.

I’m also hoping to find a building with more of a social/community environment for people in their late 20s and 30s. Somewhere with a fun, friendly vibe where residents actually meet each other through resident events, rooftop/pool/social spaces, fitness areas, game nights, or just a generally outgoing community.

A few things I’m prioritizing:

\- Good maintenance and responsive management
\- Clean, well-kept building
\- Social/community feel for 20s/30s
\- Close to parks, lakes, trails, or biking routes
\- Reasonable access to North Loop, Northeast, Uptown, Downtown, or other lively areas
\- Amenities that help people meet: rooftop, pool, gym, courtyard, club room, events, etc.
\- A building that feels active and friendly

Does anyone have specific apartment buildings they’d recommend based on personal experience? I’d especially appreciate feedback on management, maintenance, resident vibe and whether the community actually feels social.

Also open to buildings or property managers to avoid.

Thanks in advance!

ISO a listing agent who’s very familiar with Northeast mpls. Looking to list, longtime resident so it’s a hard decision and I want to do it well. I think it’s an important factor with how niche the area is and how values and builds differ dramatically across the neighborhoods. Any insights, recommendations, or challenges of my logic are appreciated.

41/M

I work in IT and spent most of my days on the road driving all over MN and WI; some days are entirely work from home. I make a decent amount of money but am holding off on buying a house until the current socioeconomic situation settles down.

Non smoker but I don't care if others do (Regular, Vape, Weed etc. Crack and such I have beef with lol). I drink very, very occasionally, and again, I don't care if others do as long as you're not coming home drunk and busting up the house.

I'm currently looking at leaving the 1 bedroom I've been in for 4 years mainly because I just want a change of scenery and I'm overpaying for it, but just don't feel like I'm ready to purchase a house or overspend on apartments.

Other things about me:

I'm a veteran and from Texas but I am very left leaning. I respect everyone but if you're MAGA then I don't think it'll be a good personality fit

No criminal record

Good credit; I've always been a month or two AHEAD on rent

No pets. I had a cat I had to put down in October and it wrecked my world and it'll be a while before I even think about getting another one lol

I stay fairly active

I tend to keep to myself, but I'm not antisocial.

I'm a guitar player but I won't keep you up all night with it

If you want to know more about me just go back and look through my post/comment history. Its well established and gives you a good idea of who I am.

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We’re moving here from out of state and would love to rent a house or duplex with a yard. Small family of 3, great credit and rental history.

Our price range is 1400-1700. We’re also considering apartments too in that range but would prefer a house.

Ideally we’d love a place with a yard, garage, and laundry.