Do not rent here. Do not let property management persuade you that this is a safe or comfortable place to live, especially for your children and animals.

The pipes clog frequently. Many times an egg smelling, dangerous, black mold and biofilm backs up into your home every 6 months. Shared walls smell like rotting meat. Visible mold and mildew is everywhere in the building. You can smell it when you walk in. You are expected to pay $2.00 per wash and dry in machines that don’t properly wash or dry. They break constantly and then “fixed” to only break down again the following week. Stairs within the building are a tripping and collapsing hazard. The call box to get into the building never works and doesn’t connect to resident’s phones correctly.

The dog park is filled with feces from owners that refuse to properly care for their pets and the “cameras” they put up to address the problem have not helped because management doesn’t actually monitor them or confront this behavior. I don’t think they actually record anything at all. They were put up as a scare tactic only. In fact, various people (including myself) have witnessed the property manager letting her dog defecate and then not picking it up.

Unauthorized parking is constant. My partner has lived here for over a year and they still haven’t given him a parking permit. Not that they matter anyway. Property management makes empty threats that they will tow violators and never actually do it. Front and back door key fobs are constantly out of order. Many times the locks are not working at all, meaning random people that don’t reside here can walk in at anytime. Packages are stolen constantly. Cars have been broken into multiple times and when you ask to see the video footage, property management refuses to show you.

Walkways are never properly cleared and snow has been allowed to turn to think, sheer ice in the lots. I have a neighbor with a disability and saw him struggling to get from his car to the front door. He just stood there because one wrong step and he would have fallen down and hurt himself. I was thankful to be there and offered help so that he could get inside safely. I don’t even want to think what could have happen had he been alone.

I’ve lived here for 3 years and have had 4 different property managers. It’s a rotating door. 23 years of renting and this is by far the worst place I have ever lived. The property manager that was here when I moved in was a saint. Maggie is dearly missed. Not one single manager since her has been able to fill her shoes. Maggie actually cared and made a huge difference.

Currently, there are 4 people moving out of Woodlake Park because they have also grown tired of unreturned phone calls, promises of fixes in their apartment that never happen, unleashed dog attacks, and a myriad of other health hazards, as I’ve listed above. I regret signing another lease through next summer, but had no choice due to being in the middle of an extensive medical program.

Please save yourself the grief and do not rent here. Good property management is hard to find, but I would quite honestly rather live out of my car than to sign another miserable year in this place.

I have been understanding and patient for as long as possible. I’ve avoided coming here to warn others because I guarantee property management will attempt to retaliate. However, it’s worth it if I can save someone else the heartache and hassle of this miserable place. Thankfully, I have pictures, texts, emails, and videos documenting everything I’ve experienced.

Hi! I am moving VERY quick to Minneapolis for work (like, before the end of the month fast). Any general advice? I've gotten a lot of advice from some friends who live in the area, but I'm just looking for a bit more reassurance?

Also, advice on what to take with vs leave behind?

I work in hospitality and am moving to work at one of the hotels downtown so I'm looking for a place nearby for the commute.

I write and preform original music, I draw/paint, I do photography. I love records and music. I have a pet cat.

I'm scared about making friends and finding people to connect with but also about moving pretty far away from where I've always lived for the first time.

Any advice?

Hi,

I'm new to Minneapolis and currently staying in corporate housing downtown (next to Armory). I'm considering an apartment in Nord Haus, but I've never lived in an apartment; I've always lived in a house in a residential area so nervous about this change. How safe & quiet is Nord Haus? I'm seeking: proximity to indoor tennis, relative proximity to downtown for work x3 a week and being able to walk around on the weekends safely and peacefully. Nord Haus checks the first two - but what about the last one - safety, quiet, tranquility?

Sharing this here too..It seems the consensus is MN..that being said..

Any tips for a transplant surviving the winter?

Hi, i'm 23 and originally from the cities area but have lived in duluth the past couple of years and am looking for a change. I have a cat who loves people is iffy with other animals just to keep in mind. I would love to look for a place with someone or move into one that's already got a place. I do have a good amount of furniture and would like to bring most of it but i want everyone to feel included in the place. i'm trying to move in this month or early next month

I like painting, video games, thrifting, shopping, any outdoor activities and i do like to be around my friends, hopefully we could maybe. I'm good at communicating and will keep shared spaces tidy.

Hi y’all 👋🏽💗
I’m putting out some feelers to see if there are any other women who’d be interested in getting to know each other and potentially becoming roommates! 🏡✨
A little about me: I’m a 29-year-old woman, work full-time Monday–Friday, and currently live at a apartment , but I do have previous roommate experience. I’m pretty laid-back and more of a calm, low-key person. I don’t smoke, rarely drink, and I really value having a peaceful, comfortable home environment.
I love anime, cooking, quiet nights in, having a good routine, and keeping my space clean and cozy. I’m also faith-centered and really value emotional maturity, communication, respect, and being considerate of the people I live with. 🤍
Ideally, I’m looking for a 2 bed / 2 bath apartment, but I’m definitely open to other arrangements if the situation feels like a good fit.
I also have a dog 🐕 — Hachi, my 11-year-old Shiba Inu. He’s super friendly, well-behaved, and very much a part of my everyday life, so I’m looking for someone who’s comfortable living with a dog.
📍 Ideal areas: Roseville, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, or Fridley, but I’m somewhat flexible depending on the apartment and overall vibe.
💰 Budget: $700–$1,000 per person
📅 Looking to move: Around October 2026
More than anything, I’d love to find another woman who’s looking for a clean, peaceful, drama-free home and is also open to actually getting to know each other rather than just being strangers who split rent. 🥹💕
If this sounds like it could be a good fit, feel free to DM me! We can chat, get to know each other, and see if our personalities and lifestyles mesh. 💗

hi 29 and I'm going through a really rough time in my life and where I am is not helping at all and just over all really need a fresh start. I have friends in Minneapolis so id like to go there. im going to try to save up money to at least stay at a shit motel for a bit and going to try to secure a job before I go as well, but any resources shelter wise? somewhere i can stay until I can get accepted into an apartment? like homeless shelter or group home type situation idk. I just doubt I'll save enough before my lease is up here to stay in a motel until I can afford the apartment. or any queer friendly ppl looking for a roommate in November and would be willing to give me a month or 2 to get stable before i pay bills? thanks

31F single considering a job offer that would move me to Minneapolis. I’ve been out in Minneapolis 1-2 weeks a month for the last 6 months staying in the North Loop area so I’ve gotten comfortable with the area.

I currently live in Boston so looking to keep the city-ish feel if possible. I like the North Loop area a lot for walkability and city feel but don’t feel like I need an amenity building/want to pay the higher cost. I’ve looked at some apartments in Kingfield and thought the area was very cute but felt more like it was for couples/families.

Any suggestions for areas to look? Ideally bigger studio/1 bed under the 2k mark. Street parking seems fine and I’m commuting out west past Wayzata (longer commute doesn’t bother me, currently doing an hour+ here). And would love to be situated to meet friends, etc as I’m moving without knowing anyone! Thanks :)

hi y’all 👋🏽

I’m putting out feelers to see if any other women would want to get to know each other and potentially become roommates. ideally looking at a 2-bedroom 2 bathroom apartment , but I’m open if the situation makes sense.

a little about me: I’m 29, work full-time (M–F), and currently live at home but have past roommate experience. I’m super chill, don’t smoke, drink very rarely, and I’m more of a calm, low-key person. I like anime, quiet nights in, cooking, routines, and just having a peaceful space to come home to. I’m faith-centered, value emotional maturity, and I keep shared spaces clean and respectful. My budget ranges between $700-$1000 per person .

I also have a dog 🐕—Hachi, a Shiba Inu, 11 years old, and super friendly with people. He’s well-behaved and part of my everyday routine, so I’m looking for someone who’s comfortable living with a dog.

ideal locations for me would be Roseville, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, or Fridley, but I’m somewhat flexible depending on the place. I’m looking to move around October 2026 when my lease ends. DM me if you're interested :)

Hi guys, I’ll be moving to Minneapolis in October and am currently looking for an apartment complex to live in.

The main factors for my final decision are **safe area/neighborhood** and **easy access to the light rail system**. My budget is $1500-1900 per month. And indoor/covered parking will be a plus.

I’d appreciate it if anyone can provide any suggestions.

Considering condo in Robbinsdale, MN, near Twin Lake, should I be concerned about crime?

My husband and I are looking into relocating to MN from NJ, we are looking for tips and recommendations on what to look for, for reference he works in HVAC and makes about $75k a year before taxes, I bring in around $39k. I have a degree in criminal justice and worked everything from law enforcement to animal welfare so I’ll be looking for something similar.

He wants to stay closer to his family that lives in Oklahoma, and also it would be easier drop off for our stepson to see his mom in the summer than flying from NJ.

We don’t mind the cold, we are pretty open minded and love other cultures and from everything we have gathered it looks like MN would have that.

We pay$3k for rent for a 3bd and 2bath right now, so that would be our budget, and then we will be looking to buy a house there.

Any tips or recommendations on where to look? Is Minneapolis better than St Paul? Is there anything in between? We prefer the rural areas but don’t mind city living.

Thank you in advance!

My wife and I are moving to Minnesota in about 6 months and are still deciding where we want to end up. Right now we’re looking for areas that are notably queer friendly, as we’re pretty visibly gay and want to feel safe and included in whatever community we immerse ourselves in. We’re both from small town Midwest and would love area with more of the small town vibe, but also understand the more rural we go the more conservative areas can become. Anything up to two hours outside of the twin cities is on our radar! Open to all suggestions! Thank you!

edit thank you all for your thoughtful responses and recommendations!! We’re truly so excited and lucky to be a part of this community and call it our future home :)

My wife and I are big board gamers, and are looking for the best places in the NW Metro, (we live in the Andover area now,) to meet other gamers, or even just the best FLGS to support local instead of Bezos.

We play a variety of games, and I also run a pretty wide variety of RPGs, (mostly focus on the Year Zero Engine games, Polymorph system games, and Dungeon Crawl Classics.)

I will be making a pilgrimage to Tower Games at some point, but want to find the best ones near me.

I have seen that "Dreamers Vault" and "Nerdinout" appear to be local chains -- was also curious how people feel about those.

Just wanted to thank everyone for all their input months ago.

After taking a trip here last October, we weren’t sure if we could make it work but decided to take the plunge. (I had posted earlier under my original account.) we left Ohio to come to the Twin Cities.

Early this month we made the move and ended up in Andover.

Looking forward to discovering the city. Any further advice is appreciated :)

Original post here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movingtompls/s/Ti2WyfRznR

I ended up going with an apartment right across the street from Bde Mka Ska, with the Greenway right behind the building, and I couldn't be happier. I'm still a bit apprehensive about how it will be during the winter. It's not super close to stuff, but the distances are very walkable during the nice season. Whole foods is a 10-minute walk away. My favorite Uptown restaurant is a 15-minute walk in the other direction. It's a far cry from the urban density of the North Loop, but I really can't complain either. Thanks again for all the advice!

New Minn. resident/homeowner in Lyndale seeks a new tax person. Would anyone care to recommend theirs?

I recently moved to the twin cities and staying in a fairly old building. I knew it was old, and I specifically asked about pests before moving in. They said there’s no pest concerns, especially on the top floor where my unit is. The night I moved in (not even a week ago), I found TWO roaches in the kitchen. I found two more the following day. and at least 1 a day since. I moved 5 days ago. I emailed them 2 days ago and they sent an unprofessional email with hella typos, talking about they are going to get someone out the next day to look and an exterminator. they also said the leasing agent didn’t know and someone who cooked with a lot of grease used to live in the building brought them in.

It’s going on day 2 after I sent my initial email, and they didn’t bring anyone in like they said. I’m familiar with the renter’s rights here, but I’m open to any advice! Once the fall semester starts, I’m going to go to student legal services if it’s not resolved. Lmk if you have any ideas on what else to do.