Frequently Asked Questions
How close are you to the university of minnesota campus
1301 University lies in the very heart of Dinkytown, directly across the street from the University of Minnesota campus. Our apartments near UMN, provides immediate access to a vibrant, urban student life. Whether your destination is the classroom, a place to study, a sports event, coffee shop, or happening night spot, all your trips will be short ones.
Can I share a bedroom?
We do allow shared bedrooms in most apartments. Please check under PRICING + AVAILABILITY for specifics.
For 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom apartments:
A $125 extra monthly charge will be added to the base rent for each shared bedroom.
For 1-bedroom apartments:
A $50 extra monthly charge will be added to the base rent for two tenants.
For 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom apartments:
A $125 extra monthly charge will be added to the base rent for each shared bedroom.
For 1-bedroom apartments:
A $50 extra monthly charge will be added to the base rent for two tenants.
What's included in the rent?
Heat, cable TV, internet, and trash removal are included in rent. There is a $20 monthly charge per person (tenant) for water & sewer.
Electricity charges are the responsibility of the tenant. Please set up your billing account directly through Xcel Energy within 24 hours of your move-in date.
Electricity charges are the responsibility of the tenant. Please set up your billing account directly through Xcel Energy within 24 hours of your move-in date.
What furniture is provided?
We provide the following furniture:
All tenants must furnish a waterproof mattress encasement if a mattress is provided by 1301 University.
Furniture depicted in building photos may be different than furniture provided.
- One bed and chest of drawers per tenant in bedrooms
- Couch, chair, and coffee table in all living rooms
- One bar stool per tenant in kitchens with breakfast bars / small table and two chairs for all studio and one-bedroom apts
All tenants must furnish a waterproof mattress encasement if a mattress is provided by 1301 University.
Furniture depicted in building photos may be different than furniture provided.
What is the length of a lease?
All leases are twelve (12) month leases — August 30, 2026 (8:00am through August 22, 2027 (12:00noon).
How much is the security deposit?
Security Deposits are one-half (1/2) of a months rent. They are returned within 21 days after move-out.
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately we do not allow pets of any kind.
Is there parking available?
Yes. We have the following parking options:
All parking spaces are leased on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Surface parking stalls for $140 per month
- Underground parking stalls for $175 per month (based on 12-month lease)
All parking spaces are leased on a first-come-first-served basis.
are laundry machines located in-unit or in common area(s)?
1301 University has nice common area laundry rooms on each floor with high-end / commercial washing machines and dryers. Here is info regarding pros / cons of in-unit laundry vs. common area laundry rooms.
What does in-unit laundry mean? In-unit laundry means that the apartment unit comes with a washer and dryer installed. In-unit washers and dryers are for use by the tenant living in that unit; no other tenant has access. They are appliances the building owner provides, just like a refrigerator, stove, or dishwasher.
In-unit laundry: the pros You might feel like you’ve hit the rental jackpot if you score an apartment with in-unit laundry. Here are the advantages:
What does in-unit laundry mean? In-unit laundry means that the apartment unit comes with a washer and dryer installed. In-unit washers and dryers are for use by the tenant living in that unit; no other tenant has access. They are appliances the building owner provides, just like a refrigerator, stove, or dishwasher.
In-unit laundry: the pros You might feel like you’ve hit the rental jackpot if you score an apartment with in-unit laundry. Here are the advantages:
- Immediate availability: You can run a load of wash whenever you want and don’t need to leave your apartment. You can quickly put a load in to get after a stain and get your laundry going during commercial breaks while watching TV.
- Proximity: You don’t need to walk down a hallway to the laundry room.
- Higher rent: An in-unit laundry is considered an amenity, and you can expect to pay more rent. In some areas, in-unit laundry will add about 10% to your overall rent.
- Noise: Typically, the In-unit laundry is very close to the living space and thus likely to be annoying watching tv or reading while in use.
- One load at a time: One can only do one load of laundry at a time, thus roommates will have to wait.
- Increased utility costs: In-unit laundry will add to your utility costs for water and electricity. Most in-unit laundry machines are small / residential machines with small laundry load capacity and inefficient, thus costing more to wash and dry clothes compared to large commercial laundry machines.
- Decreased storage: In-unit laundry is typically housed in what would otherwise be a closet area, reducing closet space for storage.
- Risk of flood or other malfunction: If the washer malfunctions, you could have water, soap, and grime leaking all over your apartment and apartments below; an electrical issue could cause a fire hazard or accidental mold growth.
- Increased maintenance and repairs: If your lease specifies, you may be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of laundry machines in your unit.
- More cleaning responsibilities: You will be responsible for cleaning the washer and dryer to keep them in good working order.