AMENITIES

From the bustling shops with delicious eats to the ultimate study lounge perfect for focused work, you’ll never want to leave your home away from home.

Study, socialize, and thrive at U-Square.

UPSCALE STUDENT LIVING

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The Perfect Location for Student Life

Located conveniently near Minnesota State University, Mankato, University Square puts you right in the center of it all. From your home-away-from-home, you can walk to the Taylor Center in just 2 minutes, the Student Union in 6 minutes, and the Memorial Library in 7 minutes—yes, exactly 7. Whether you’re heading to class, grabbing coffee, or meeting friends on campus, everything you need is just around the corner

VIEW THE NEIGHBORHOOD
VIEW THE NEIGHBORHOOD
 
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Your goals deserve the right environment. That’s why University Square offers modern study and meeting rooms built to help you concentrate, collaborate, and get things done. With reliable high-speed internet throughout the community, you’ll always have the bandwidth you need to work and stream without interruptions.

Study. Connect. Create.

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High Speed internet
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Staying active is easy when your fitness goals are just steps away. University Square’s full gym is equipped with everything you need for a complete workout, while the on-site yoga center offers a calm space to stretch, unwind, and recharge. Whether it’s lifting, running, or finding your zen, you’ll have the perfect place to do it all.

Where Wellness Lives

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Whether you’re commuting to class or biking downtown, University Square keeps your ride safe and close. Our secure bike storage areas make it easy to park your bike with confidence, so you can focus on your day—not where to lock up.

For Students on the Move

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From comfort food to late-night ice cream runs, University Square puts you right where the flavor is. With Noodles & Company, Chipotle, Jimmy John’s, Cold Stone and more nearby, every craving is covered—no car required.

Steps Away from Mankato’s Best Eats

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  • Interior of a modern lounge with red leather sofas, wooden tables, bookshelf, and various seating arrangements with armchairs and sofas in the background.

  • Comfortable lounge area with modern chairs, sofas, and wooden tables, featuring patterned carpet and wooden-paneled walls.

  • A coffee station with a marble countertop, four tan barstools, dark blue tiled wall, black shelves, a coffee machine, and a television screen displaying U-SQUARE.

  • Game room Pool balls arranged on a rack on a blue pool table, with a ball in the distance and a blurred background of a room with chairs and archways.

THE LIST

COMMUNITY AMENITIES

24/7 ACCESS TO STUDY LOUNGE
FREE WEEKDAY COFFEE BAR
GRILL + PICNIC AREA
PACKAGE ROOM
COPIER
SMOKE-FREE COMMUNITY
PARKING PASS INCLUDED
ON-SITE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT
SECURED ENTRYWAY
RFID APARTMENT LOCKS
STEPS FROM RETAIL SHOPS AND CAMPUS
FREE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

FITNESS CENTER
YOGA CENTER
INDOOR BIKE STORAGE
RESIDENT LOUNGE + CLUBHOUSE
EV CHARGING STATIONS
NEW STUDY ROOMS

EAST BUILDING

ONSITE LAUNDRY FACILITIES
CENTRAL AIR

WEST BUILDING

ELEVATOR SERVED BUILDING
IN-UNIT LAUNDRY CENTER
BARSTOOLS
CENTRAL AIR

CENTRAL BUILDING

ELEVATOR SERVICED BUILDING
EN-SUITE PRIVATE BATHROOMS
IN-UNIT WASHER & DRYER
WALK-IN CLOSETS
BEDROOM DESK
PACKAGE ROOM
BARSTOOLS
CENTRAL AIR

YOU ASKED. WE ANSWERED.

FAQs

  • Early/Mid August, 2026 depending on unit.

  • 30 seconds flat. We’re not kidding. U-Square is the closest apartment complex to campus, with the Taylor Center right across the street. (Yep, you’ll sleep closer than other students get to park their cars.)

  • We have assigned parking locations based on seniority. A complimentary parking pass is included with every lease.

  • Great question. Every tenant receives free access to the 24/7 fitness center. Goodbye gym fees!

  • Our first-floor amenity space offers tons of study space, including more than 20 private study rooms and a massive lounge area to cater to everyone’s focus and productivity needs. These are available for resident use 24/7.

  • All bedrooms in our Central building have their own bathroom attached to the bedroom to provide maximum comfort and privacy.

  • Yes, each person living in the apartment is on a separate lease making you only responsible for your portion of the rent.