Accolade Minneapolis, Minneapolis

Accolade Minneapolis is a newly built student apartment in Minneapolis, located at 2650 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Accolade MN sits near University Avenue in the Prospect Park and Stadium Village area, around 0.3 miles from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, around a 7-minute walk. Completed in 2025, the Accolade Minneapolis features a total of 1,082 beds across 16 floors. The property gives students a modern off-campus housing option close to campus, light rail stations, and daily essentials.

Features of Accolade Minneapolis

Accolade Minneapolis provides a wide range of floor plans for different student lifestyles. Students who want more privacy can choose a studio or 1-bedroom apartment. 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom apartments are better for students who prefer sharing an apartment with friends or roommates. Each apartment is fully furnished with modern furniture. Full-size beds that are extra long and wood-style flooring make the rooms more comfortable for everyday living. The kitchen is also designed for student use, with granite countertops, two-tone cabinets, and stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, and microwave. You can also find air conditioning and in-unit washers and dryers, making your daily life easier.

Community amenities at Accolade MN are designed to support both study and everyday student life. The 24-hour fitness center gives residents a place to work out around their class schedule, while the resort-style swimming pool and hot tub offer easy spaces to relax after lectures or on weekends. For studying, students can use multiple study areas across the building, including private rooms, group study spaces, and more casual lounge-style seating. Complimentary printing is also available in the lobby coffee bar, which is useful when students need to print notes, forms, or assignments without leaving the building. Accolade Minneapolis also offers more social and creative spaces than a standard apartment community. The clubhouse, game lounge, sky lounge, and media room give residents places to meet friends or take a break from their rooms. The podcast studio, photography room, and makerspace with spray booth are useful for students working on creative projects, media assignments, or personal content. Outdoor spaces are another highlight. Students can use the courtyard with grilling stations, rooftop fire pits, and indoor fireplaces for casual gatherings throughout the year. Bike storage is also available, which is helpful for students who bike to the University of Minnesota campus or nearby light rail stations.

Accolade Minneapolis provides several safety and service features for student living. Controlled access, key fob entry, CCTV, night and weekend security patrols, and individual lockable bedrooms help manage building access and give students more privacy, especially in shared 2B and 4B apartments. Accolade by Greystar also offers professional on-site management, reception service, and 24/7 emergency maintenance, so residents can get help with urgent repairs, access issues, or daily apartment questions without dealing with an outside landlord directly. Covered parking and a controlled-access parking garage are available for students who drive, while resident social events help new students connect with the community after move-in.

Location of Accolade Minneapolis and What's Hot

Living at Accolade apartments in Minneapolis places students on University Avenue SE, close to the University of Minnesota campus, Prospect Park, Stadium Village, and the Mississippi River area. This location works well for students who want to stay near campus but still have restaurants, shopping, transit, and parks nearby.

Explore the best hotspots around Accolade MPLS:

• Shopping & Daily Essentials: Stadium Village is about 0.4 miles away, around a 7-minute walk. It gives students access to nearby shops, food, cafés and daily services close to campus. Dinkytown Center is around 1.1 miles away, about a 3-minute drive, and can be another useful area for student errands, food, and shopping.
• Restaurants & Cafes: University Avenue and Stadium Village are practical dining areas for UMN students. Students can find quick meals, casual restaurants, coffee shops, and takeout options around the campus corridor. Tea House on University Avenue SE, Chick-fil-A Stadium Village, Mesa Pizza Stadium Village, and other food spots are convenient options for meals between classes
• Parks & Outdoor Spaces: Luxton Park is about 0.3 miles away, around a 5-minute walk, while Tower Hill Park is about 0.4 miles away, around an 8-minute walk. Bell Museum of Natural History is about 0.8 miles away, around a 16-minute walk. These places give students simple options for outdoor time, local history, nature, and weekend plans near campus.
• Campus Life & Local Area: Prospect Park borders the University of Minnesota and the Mississippi River. It is a historic neighborhood with community events, green space, University Avenue eateries, and shops. This makes Accolade UMN a strong option for students who want a campus-oriented neighborhood rather than a purely downtown apartment setting.

Transport Near Accolade Minneapolis

Accolade Minneapolis is well connected for students travelling between UMN Twin Cities, Prospect Park, Stadium Village, and the wider Minneapolis. The property is located at 2650 University Ave SE, with light rail stations, campus routes, and bike-friendly streets nearby.

• University & 27th Ave Station: about 164 ft away, around a 1-minute walk.
• Prospect Park Light Rail Station: about 0.3 miles away, around a 5-minute walk. 
• Stadium Village Light Rail Station: about 0.3 miles away, around a 6-minute walk. 
• East Bank Station: about 0.7 miles away, around a 12-minute walk. 
• Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport: around 10.5 miles away, about a 21-minute drive.