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Q1 What is your current law school status? 1L - First year lawstudent

Q2 In which area or neighborhood do you currently live? Other MinneapolisNeighborhood

,

Seward (Minneapolis)

Other (pleasespecify):

Q3 What is the TOTAL monthly housing payment or rentfor the place you live?

751-1000

Q4 What amount do YOU pay monthly of your housingpayment or rent?

All

Q5 Besides rent or mortgage, what does your housingpayment include?

Heat,

Water,

Garage/Off Street Parking

Q6 Do you live with a roommate, partner or familymember?

I live by myself

Q7 If yes, how many people do you live with? Respondent skipped this question

Q8 If you live with a roommate, how did you find yourcurrent roommate?

Respondent skipped this question

Q9 Do you share housing costs with a roommate,partner or family member?

I pay allcosts

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Q10 Are you living with any young children? No

Q11 Are you living with a pet(s)? Yes,

It is possible to find a place in Minneapolis with reasonablepet rent or deposits! I highly recommend looking outside ofdowntown/loring park for pet friendly apartments both interms of available space/green areas for the pets andaffordability.

If so, please indicate how this impacted your housingsearch/selection.:

Q12 How do you commute to St. Thomas Law? I drive and park in the USTramp

Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? Apartment Search provider,

Craigslist

Q14 Did you live in your current housing prior to startinglaw school?

Yes

Q15 What advice would you give an incoming student?

While it is really appealing to live in downtown Minneapolis to be close to school and close to all the action, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND looking in other areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul. There are so many wonderful neighborhoods with affordable rent, walkable areas, fun places to go, and close to public transit to get to downtown easily.

Q16 Are there any resources or options you wish wereavailable to help find housing?


Q17 Please provide any comments you think would be helpful for incoming students regarding your currenthousing/neighborhood, or other housing options you think they should explore.

Look at neighborhoods outside of downtown! East Isles, East Phillips, Seward, even in St. Paul! It is very nice to be able to get a "break" from being downtown for school and go home to a chill, quiet, safe neighborhood.

Q18 Are you a St. Thomas Law student ambassador? Yes

Q19 Would you be interested in becoming a HOUSINGambassador for our incoming JD and LLM US Lawstudents? Note: The LLM in US Law will be allinternational students.

Yes

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Q2 In which area or neighborhood do you currently live? West Metro Suburb (i.e., Hopkins, Plymouth, etc.)


> 1000


501 - 750




Current LawStudent

Q7 If yes, how many people do you live with? 2

Q8 If you live with a roommate, how did you find your current roommate?

We were all roommates in undergrad


Roommate


Q11 Are you living with a pet(s)? No



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Q12 How do you commute to St. Thomas Law? I carpool and we park in the USTramp

Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? Apartment Search provider


Yes

Q15 What advice would you give an incoming student? Respondent skipped this question



Q17 Please provide any comments you think would behelpful for incoming students regarding your currenthousing/neighborhood, or other housing options youthink they should explore.


Q18 Are you a St. Thomas Law student ambassador? No


No


Q2 In which area or neighborhood do you currently live? Loring Park




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> 1000


751 - 1000


Heat,

Water,

Cable,

Phone,



Current LawStudent



Facebook page for admitted/incoming students - asked if anyone needed a roommate and posted some pictures of myself and my living style.


Roommate



I specifically said I wanted to find someone who either wasokay with pets or had a pet also since I have a cat and so wefound apartments that specifically allowed pets.


Q12 How do you commute to St. Thomas Law? I walk to/fromschool


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No


Living right next to campus is very expensive but in my opinion worth it for the first year. I plan on moving further away and spending less on rent for the next two years but it has been awesome and a great way to make sure you are able to go to school events, be able to grab things you forgot at home, and not worry about weather or downtown traffic to get to school.

Q16 Are there any resources or options you wish were available to help find housing?

More like a compiled list of where people have lived (specifically) and costs and roommates.


I live at One Ten Grant right now. I have a cat and my roommate has a dog. We each pay right around $1000/month for rent but lots of utilities are included, they threw in free garage parking when we were being wishy washy about signing the lease, the staff is very friendly, the apartments are quite nice, it is very close to school, and at least six or seven other law students also live in the building. Other popular options for apartment buildings near campus are: Anything in Laurel Village, Bolero Flats, LaSalle Apartments, and then a bunch of smaller more independently owned apartments around campus.



No

Q1 What is your current law school status? 3L - Third year lawstudent




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Q2 In which area or neighborhood do you currently live? NortheastMinneapolis


> 1000


All


Water


I live by myself





I pay allcosts




Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? Visit


No




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No


Q2 In which area or neighborhood do you currently live? DowntownMinneapolis


> 1000


751 - 1000


Heat,

Water


Current LawStudent




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St. Thomas Admitted Students Facebook Page


Roommate




Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? Visit,


I lived in the area and had friends who lived in this apartmentbefore me.


No


Your life will be simpler if you live near school and choose affordable housing.




Personally, I like living in Laurel Village because it is one of the most affordable options in the downtown area, but it still has many amenities. Also, being right on Hennepin Ave. feels a bit safer to me than being in the Loring Park neighborhood, although I know there are many students who live in Loring Park.


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Yes



,

University OF Minnesota -Dinkytown



> 1000


501 - 750


Heat,

Water,

Cable,

Internet


Partner





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Partner



Q12 How do you commute to St. Thomas Law? I take publictransportation

Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? I was living here before I was admitted to USTLaw


Yes


People who live farther away seemed less able to participate in after class or weekend activities compared to people who lived within walking distance of downtown




Be mindful of the neighbors you may have, i live by undergrad students and i love the neighborhood but the kids are loud.



No

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> 1000


All


Electric,

Internet


I live by myself





I pay allcosts






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Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? Visit


No








Yes

Q1 What is your current law school status? 2L - Second year lawstudent





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751-1000


751 - 1000


Heat,

Electric,

Water,

Insurance,

Cable,

Internet,



Roommate



Friend from home


Roommate



Apartment hunting with a cat was noproblem




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No








No

Q1 What is your current law school status? 3L - Third year lawstudent

Q2 In which area or neighborhood do you currently live? St.Paul

,

West St. Paul



> 1000




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All




Partner



Went on a road trip to a music festival in Canada, fell in love.


Partner



We chose this rental because they allowed fordogs.



,


I drive and park on the street.



No


You gotta be flexible. Be sure to know your extreme study habits and coordinate around that. Being way out in the suburbs can be really good for a lot of people. Be open to any location in the Twin Cities. There are a lot of options.

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Maybe more information on how transit can pair with certain locations.


West St. Paul and the East metro generally is over looked. The cost is low but if you want to be social in your home with other law students it can be prohibitive. I lived in St. Louis Park and that was very convenient. I'd also recommend looking at Eagan.



No



,

BrynMawr



> 1000,

1850





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All




Partner





Partner



Only chose a rental house that would allow ourdog





No




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No




> 1000


> 1000


Heat,

Water,

Cable,

Internet,





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Current LawStudent



Y’all


Roommate






No


Find a place with a garage so you don’t have to worry about street parking in the winter






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No




> 1000,

$1425



All


Water,

Garage/Off Street Parking,


Gym, patio, storage


I live by myself





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I pay allcosts




Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? Visit,


Admissions mentioned it


No


Think about time, and you may be living somewhere less expensive but spending time in traffic. Think about what you want out of an apartment, and if you don't care about amenities or if you are going to pay membership for a gym. If you're going to have a car and want garage vs lot parking.




I live downtown in the Laurel Village complex and am super happy with it. Yes, it's expensive but I think it evens out because now I don't have to commute or pay for parking passes, or have a gym fee. Everything is super close by - within a couple blocks - including school, art, parks, groceries, food, and a bunch of activities. It's a great location to have friends over because of all the activities. I have never felt unsafe and I've had good experiences with my building's management.


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Yes


Q2 In which area or neighborhood do you currently live? East Metro Suburb (i.e., Woodbury, Inver Grove Heights,etc.)


> 1000


501 - 750


Heat,

Electric,

Water,

Cable,

Internet


Roommate





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Craigslist


Roommate


Q11 Are you living with a pet(s)? Yes


Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? Craigslist


No


Don’t use CORT. Look for housing way in advance.







No

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Q2 In which area or neighborhood do you currently live? South Metro Suburb (i.e., Richfield, Eden Prairie,Burnsville),

Bloomington



> 1000,

1600



501 - 750


Heat,

Water,

Insurance,



Roommate



Undergraduate friends




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Roommate






Yes


Do your research on neighborhoods, determine how far you're willing to commute to live within your budget, determine what is nearby potential homes/apartments that will make it worthwhile (shopping, groceries, gyms, etc), talk to friends who have lived in the twin cities!!







Yes

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> 1000


751 - 1000


Electric


Partner





Partner






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Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? St. Thomas Commuter Website,


UST Law staff recommendation


No








No





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501-750


501 - 750


Heat,

Electric,

Water,

Cable,

Internet,



Partner





Partner




,

I bike to/fromschool

,

I take publictransportation


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No


Don't be afraid of biking. Minneapolis bicycle infrastructure is among the best in the nation. Local bike shops host winter riding expos, and they can get you set up to ride comfortably even during the coldest months. It's less expensive than parking/car payments/gas, more convenient than figuring out parking, and you are guaranteed to stretch your legs and move your body at least twice a day.




Spring and summer are just awful for finding good housing. If at all possible, search for housing November through March... you could even consider short-term housing to make it through the first few months. I've found that there is better value in the market and landlords are more responsive when you're not fighting the crush of undergrads and other people looking for housing.



No





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,

Stevens Square



> 1000


501 - 750


Water,

Insurance


Roommate



Former coworker


Roommate






Yes

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Yes



,

Stevens Square



751-1000


250 - 500




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Heat,

Water


Partner



Love.


Partner




,

I take publictransportation



No


If you come from a big city, dont be afraid to rent in the "bad parts" of town. Its a city like any other. Its still the midwest. You can handle it. Also, it's cheaper.


A moving bud, to check a place out for you to make sure you aren't falling for a scam.

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No


Q2 In which area or neighborhood do you currently live? Near UST St. PaulCampus


> 1000


501 - 750


Heat,

Water,



Roommate




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College friend


Roommate




,

I take the UST Shuttle from St.Paul

Q13 How did you find your current housing situation? Friend or Family member


No


Don't live in Minneapolis. St. Paul has better housing for lower costs, the area has a nice neighborhood feel, and the public transportation/UST shuttle make it easy to get to Minneapolis regardless of weather.


Yes, the options I saw from the school's website were apartments right in downtown Minneapolis. They were completely unrealistic for a student budget, and didn't account for people who want a different lifestyle than downtown provides.




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No




> 1000


All


Water,


Nothing is included. All separate utilities I pay for outside ofrent payment.


I live by myself







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I pay allcosts




,

I walk to/fromschool



No








Yes

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> 1000


751 - 1000


Water,

Cable,

Internet


Partner





Partner



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I’ve found pet friendly apartments to be pretty common inMinneapolis - but you may have to be willing to pay more!





No


It was helpful living so close to campus during my first year. Living anywhere in Minneapolis is expensive so make sure you live in a place that you don’t mind paying the high premium for.


CORT helped me a lot





Yes

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