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Verified Resident
Dec 1, 2025 • Lani M.
University Flats Apartments
851 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58203
1-3 beds
1-2 baths
725-1,414 sqft
Some units at this property may be income restricted.
All about this rental
Showings by appointment only and virtual showings available by request.
Welcome to University Flats! These beautiful one- to three-bedroom apartment homes feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, engineered wood plank flooring, modern lighting and so much more. University Flats has everything you are looking for in apartment living.
University Flats aims to provide all you need. Workout? No problem- we’ve got you covered! Step out of your unit and hit our fully equipped fitness center. In the summer months, relax on your own private balcony! In the winter months, invite your friends to cheer on your favorite team in our cozy community room! We love your furry friends, so bring them home with you.
Enjoy downtown Grand Forks living as this location is near great shopping and some of the best dining and night-life in the city. Take a walk down The Greenway and stop by Town Square for the local farmer’s market full of homegrown produce, craft vendors, and live music. Stop by local coffee shops to grab your favorite drink before you peruse local clothing stores and art galleries. Catch up with friends at local eateries for cheesy pickles, wood fired pizza, and local craft beer!
University Flats was developed with support from North Dakota’s Housing Incentive Fund (HIF) allowing some of our units to be offered at lower rates to qualified households. Interested in learning more? Just ask, we’ll be happy to explain the income and employment restrictions!
Quick overview
- Type:
- Apartment
- Floors:
- 4
- ZIP code:
- 58203
- Built:
- 2016
- Status:
- Active
- Apartments in the community:
- 70
- Buildings in the community:
- 1
- Last checked:
- 1 hour ago
Find your perfect layout
Available 09/11
2B/2B/HCA
$1,475
2
2
1,102 sqft
3B/2B/HCA
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3
2
1,414 sqft
1B/1B
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1
1
725 sqft
Available 08/26
2B/2B
$1,310
2
2
976 sqft
3B/2B
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3
2
1,285 sqft
1B/1B/HIF 80%
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1
1
725 sqft
2B/2B/HIF
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2
2
976 sqft
2B/1.5B
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2
1.5
1,081 sqft
Perks of living here
Convenience
Enjoy Off Street Parking, Garage access, Package Receiving, Availability 24 Hours, and the convenience of a Washer/Dryer in your unit.
Temperature
Stay comfortable with features like an Air Conditioner and Electronic Thermostat.
Security
Feel secure with Controlled Access/Gated entry and Night Patrol around the property.
Lifestyle
Relax and socialize in the Clubhouse or take advantage of the scenic View from your Patio/Balcony.
Fitness
Stay active with an on-site Fitness Center and Free Weights.
Outdoors
Enjoy outdoor-friendly perks like Bike Racks and your own Patio/Balcony.
Design
Stylish details like Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, and Window Coverings enhance your space.
Standout
Wheelchair Access and an Elevator make the property accessible for everyone.
Shared spaces & benefits
- Availability 24 Hours
- Bike Racks
- Clubhouse
- Controlled Access/Gated
- Elevator
- Fitness Center
- Free Weights
- Garage
- Night Patrol
- Off Street Parking
- Package Receiving
- Short Term Lease
In-house comforts
- Air Conditioner
- Cable Ready
- Dishwasher
- Efficient Appliances
- Electronic Thermostat
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Large Closets
- Microwave
- Patio/Balcony
- Refrigerator
- View
- Washer/Dryer
- Wheelchair Access
- Window Coverings
Ready to see it in person?
Fees & policies
General fees
- Security deposit:
- $870-$1,500
- Application fees:
- $40
There may be additional unit-specific fees.
Pet policy - Cats allowed
- Security pet deposit:
- $500
- Monthly pet rent:
- $50
Pet limit 2 allowed.
Pet policy - Dogs allowed
- Security pet deposit:
- $500
- Monthly pet rent:
- $50
Pet limit 2 allowed. / 75 lbs. restrictions.
Pet policy
Pets allowed. We are pet-friendly; two pets maximum! There is a $500 refundable deposit/pet; $50/month/pet non-refundable pet rent cat/dog.
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details,
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Contact info
Dakota Commercial
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Property listed in the Yardi Rental ILS Network (RentCafe.com & Point2Homes.com).
Get to know the area
Know your way around
Very walkable
Walk Score®
Some transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
The area around 851 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58203 is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing you to handle most errands without a car. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 851 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58203 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
Walkability data provided by Walk Score®
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Grand Forks's city center20 min35 min
Commute times provided by Walk Score® Travel Time.
See what’s nearby
Little Keepers Daycare
Childcare • 1.90 mi
Children's Center
Childcare • 1.96 mi
St Michael's School
Private • PK-5 • 189 students • 0.30 mi
Winship Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 227 students • 0.38 mi
Phoenix Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 260 students • 0.56 mi
Wilder Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 177 students • 0.72 mi
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Private • PK-6 • 274 students • 0.88 mi
Sacred Heart High School
Private • PK-12 • 473 students • 0.88 mi
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 168 students • 0.95 mi
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 328 students • 1.09 mi
St Michael's School
Private • PK-5 • 189 students • 0.30 mi
Winship Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 227 students • 0.38 mi
Phoenix Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 260 students • 0.56 mi
Wilder Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 177 students • 0.72 mi
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Private • PK-6 • 274 students • 0.88 mi
Sacred Heart High School
Private • PK-12 • 473 students • 0.88 mi
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 168 students • 0.95 mi
Ben Franklin Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 328 students • 1.09 mi
Valley Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 513 students • 0.78 mi
Sacred Heart High School
Private • PK-12 • 473 students • 0.88 mi
Riverside Christian School
Private • PK-8 • 156 students • 1.21 mi
Schroeder Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 549 students • 2.25 mi
Prairie Voyager Sda School
Private • 1-8 • 6 students • 2.59 mi
Central Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 444 students • 2.80 mi
South Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 549 students • 3.47 mi
Central High School
Public • 9-12 • 1093 students • 0.29 mi
Sacred Heart High School
Private • PK-12 • 473 students • 0.88 mi
East Grand Forks Senior High School
Public • 9-12 • 541 students • 1.38 mi
Red River High School
Public • 9-12 • 1137 students • 1.65 mi
Community Alternative High School
Public • 9-12 • 85 students • 1.86 mi
University of North Dakota
College • 1.49 mi
University of Mary - Grand Forks Campus
College • 1.92 mi
Grand Forks
Train
3.30 mi
Grand Forks
Train
3.32 mi
Grand Forks Amtrak Station
Train
3.32 mi
Grand Forks
Train
3.37 mi
Grand Forks International
Airport
6.23 mi
Casslindan Airport
Airport
6.62 mi
Grand Forks International
Airport
6.23 mi
Casslindan Airport
Airport
6.62 mi
Grand Forks
Train
3.30 mi
Grand Forks
Train
3.32 mi
Grand Forks Amtrak Station
Train
3.32 mi
Grand Forks
Train
3.37 mi
Red Pepper
Restaurant
0.08 mi
Dog Mahal
Food
0.27 mi
Tea & Crepe
Restaurant
0.44 mi
Sledster’s
Drinks
0.44 mi
Urban Stampede
Restaurant
0.45 mi
Starbucks
Restaurant
0.52 mi
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant
0.59 mi
Darcy’s Cafe
Restaurant
0.61 mi
Sledster’s
Drinks
0.44 mi
Denny's Tavern
Drinks
0.81 mi
Broken Drum Bar
Drinks
1.00 mi
Borrowed Bucks Roadhouse
Drinks
1.96 mi
Neighbour's Bar
Drinks
2.28 mi
Dog Mahal
Food
0.27 mi
Dairy Queen
Food
0.80 mi
Quiznos
Food
0.81 mi
Taco John's
Food
0.84 mi
Pita Pit
Food
0.86 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.89 mi
Little Caesars
Food
0.90 mi
Subway
Food
0.91 mi
Red Pepper
Restaurant
0.08 mi
Tea & Crepe
Restaurant
0.44 mi
Urban Stampede
Restaurant
0.45 mi
Starbucks
Restaurant
0.52 mi
Fuji Japanese Steakhouse
Restaurant
0.59 mi
Darcy’s Cafe
Restaurant
0.61 mi
Paradiso Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant
0.72 mi
King Pho
Restaurant
0.93 mi
Cole Paper
Shopping
0.06 mi
Valley Dairy
Grocery store
0.22 mi
Twin City Motors
Shopping
0.23 mi
Valley Dairy
Grocery store
0.50 mi
Ju Ju Sweets
Shopping
0.60 mi
Valley Dairy
Grocery store
0.78 mi
Village Hearth
Grocery store
0.86 mi
El Rocco
Shopping
0.86 mi
Valley Dairy
Grocery store
0.22 mi
Valley Dairy
Grocery store
0.50 mi
Valley Dairy
Grocery store
0.78 mi
Village Hearth
Grocery store
0.86 mi
Hugos
Grocery store
0.93 mi
Simonson Station Stores
Grocery store
1.07 mi
Al Amiin Grocery & Halal Meat
Grocery store
1.16 mi
Hugo's
Grocery store
1.27 mi
Cole Paper
Shopping
0.06 mi
Twin City Motors
Shopping
0.23 mi
Ju Ju Sweets
Shopping
0.60 mi
El Rocco
Shopping
0.86 mi
Home of Economy
Shopping
1.07 mi
Amish Gallery
Shopping
1.09 mi
Dollar Tree
Shopping
1.36 mi
Family Dollar
Shopping
1.40 mi
Red Roof Inn
Hotel
0.16 mi
Braaten's Auto Repair
Automotive
0.23 mi
Valley Dairy Car Wash
Automotive
0.23 mi
U.S. Bank
Public service
0.23 mi
Marathon
Automotive
0.23 mi
University Landing Strip
Automotive
0.27 mi
Central Parking Ramp
Automotive
0.34 mi
Grand Forks Fire Department
Public service
0.42 mi
Braaten's Auto Repair
Automotive
0.23 mi
Valley Dairy Car Wash
Automotive
0.23 mi
Marathon
Automotive
0.23 mi
University Landing Strip
Automotive
0.27 mi
Central Parking Ramp
Automotive
0.34 mi
Odin's Belmont Service
Automotive
0.52 mi
Cenex
Automotive
0.66 mi
Simonson Station Stores
Automotive
0.80 mi
Altru Hospital
Healthcare
1.65 mi
CVS Pharmacy
Healthcare
2.32 mi
Dakota Dental Associates
Healthcare
2.49 mi
Department of Veterans Affairs Grand Forks Outpatient Clinic
Healthcare
2.87 mi
Aurora Clinic
Healthcare
3.13 mi
Red Roof Inn
Hotel
0.16 mi
AmericInn by Wyndham Grand Forks
Hotel
1.87 mi
Budget Inn Express of Grand Forks North Dakota
Hotel
1.91 mi
Baymont Grand Forks
Hotel
2.32 mi
America's Best Value Inn
Hotel
2.35 mi
Econo Lodge
Hotel
2.36 mi
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel
2.37 mi
My Place Hotel-Grand Forks, ND
Hotel
2.39 mi
Harvest Homes
Other
2.45 mi
Blakes Listings
Other
2.87 mi
Ultimate Look
Personal care
1.93 mi
Sport Clips
Personal care
2.86 mi
Angel Nails & Spa
Personal care
2.88 mi
Waxing the City
Personal care
2.90 mi
Great Clips
Personal care
2.98 mi
PetSmart
Pet care
2.26 mi
Petco
Pet care
2.73 mi
Circle Of Friends Humaine Society
Pet care
3.47 mi
Wesley United Methodist Church
Place of worship
0.50 mi
Bethel Lutheran Church
Place of worship
1.39 mi
Islamic Center of Grand Forks
Place of worship
1.53 mi
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Place of worship
2.54 mi
Evanger Church
Place of worship
7.56 mi
Ost Valle Church
Place of worship
9.71 mi
Walle Church
Place of worship
9.86 mi
U.S. Bank
Public service
0.23 mi
Grand Forks Fire Department
Public service
0.42 mi
Station 1
Public service
0.43 mi
Dakota Bank Building
Public service
0.45 mi
Grand Forks County Courthouse
Public service
0.47 mi
Wells Fargo
Public service
0.50 mi
Station 2
Public service
1.36 mi
Fire Station #2
Public service
1.37 mi
YMCA
Sports
0.09 mi
Empire Theatre
Entertainment
0.37 mi
Purpur & Gambucci Arenas
Sports
0.48 mi
Grand Forks Curling Club
Sports
0.51 mi
Planet Fitness
Sports
0.62 mi
Elks Pool and Spray Park
Sports
0.91 mi
Kappa Alpha Theta
Entertainment
1.08 mi
Kappa Sigma
Entertainment
1.09 mi
Empire Theatre
Entertainment
0.37 mi
Kappa Alpha Theta
Entertainment
1.08 mi
Kappa Sigma
Entertainment
1.09 mi
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Entertainment
1.12 mi
Beta Theta Pi
Entertainment
1.14 mi
Newman House
Entertainment
1.17 mi
Pi Kappa Alpha
Entertainment
1.18 mi
Alpha Phi
Entertainment
1.20 mi
YMCA
Sports
0.09 mi
Purpur & Gambucci Arenas
Sports
0.48 mi
Grand Forks Curling Club
Sports
0.51 mi
Planet Fitness
Sports
0.62 mi
Elks Pool and Spray Park
Sports
0.91 mi
Memorial Stadium
Sports
1.17 mi
Bronson Field
Sports
1.31 mi
Northern Heights Rock Gym
Sports
1.48 mi
Average utility cost in North Dakota
In North Dakota, renters typically spend around $384 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $25 for sewer to $109 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
Electricity
$109
$109
Gas
$96
$96
Water
$40
$40
Sewer
$25
$25
Cable
$64
$64
Internet
$50
$50
Community reviews
How are these reviews collected?
Reviews summary
University Flats Apartments receives positive feedback for its convenient downtown location, modern amenities, and spacious units. The building is praised for its cleanliness, stylish interiors, pet-friendly policies, and the comfort of features like hardwood floors, high ceilings, and underground heated parking. Residents commend the management and maintenance teams for their responsiveness and professionalism, noting that issues are generally resolved efficiently. The community benefits from excellent security features, contributing to a safe environment. Although the nearby train might be loud at times, most residents appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and the friendly, respectful nature of neighbors. The property's proximity to shops and the college makes it appealing to both students and professionals. Overall, the University Flats Apartments is highly recommended for its location, quality, and community offerings.
This summary was generated by AI, based on insights from user-submitted reviews. Point2Homes is not responsible for the original content of the reviews. Please read full reviews for more detailed insights.
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FAQs about University Flats Apartments
When was this property’s information last updated?
The details for University Flats Apartments were last updated 1 hour ago.
What floor plans are available?
University Flats Apartments offers the following floor plan options: one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-plus-bedroom.
Is University Flats Apartments pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are welcome at University Flats Apartments.
Here are the details:
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Pet policy - Cats allowed
Pet limit 2 allowed.
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Pet policy - Dogs allowed
Pet limit 2 allowed. / 75 lbs. restrictions.
Pets allowed. We are pet-friendly; two pets maximum! There is a $500 refundable deposit/pet; $50/month/pet non-refundable pet rent cat/dog.
Do units at University Flats Apartments come with air conditioning?
Yes, units at University Flats Apartments come with air conditioning.
Do units at University Flats Apartments come with a garage?
Yes, University Flats Apartments features garages.
Is there a fitness center/gym available at University Flats Apartments?
Yes, University Flats Apartments includes a gym.
What are popular apartment communities in ?
Popular apartment communities in include:
Southern Manor Apartments, Ridgewood Apartments, Campus Place 3 Apartments, Spirit at The Beacon Condo Rentals, 1923 at The Beacon.
How far is University Flats Apartments from the city center?
University Flats Apartments is approximately 20 minutes away by car from the city center.
What's the best way to get around the area?
The area around 851 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58203 is highly walkable. Many services and amenities are within walking distance, allowing you to handle most errands without a car. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. 851 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58203 is in a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
What childcare centers are close by?
Nearby childcare centers include Little Keepers Daycare, Children's Center.
What schools are close by?
Nearby schools include Central High School, St Michael's School, Winship Elementary School.
What colleges are close by?
Nearby colleges include University of North Dakota, University of Mary - Grand Forks Campus.
What are the price ranges for the units in this building?
Prices in University Flats Apartments are at:
- $1,310-$1,475 for two-bedroom units
How does this rent compare with rents in Grand Forks?
Rent in Grand Forks averages at $1,311, compared to prices of $1,310-$1,475 /mo at University Flats Apartments.
Are there any other apartments around for the same amount?
Here are some apartment communities near 851 University Ave, Grand Forks, ND, 58203 with similar rents: Campus Place 3 Apartments, Spirit at The Beacon Condo Rentals, 1923 at The Beacon, Northern Heights Apartments, Campus Place 4 Apartments, Campus Place 2 Apartments, Campus Place 8 Apartments, Campus Place 7 Apartments, The Legacy Apartments, Ashland Apartment Homes.
Does the rent at University Flats Apartments include utilities?
No, utilities are not included in the rent at University Flats Apartments. Tenants are typically responsible for all utilities.
Are there any reviews or ratings related to University Flats Apartments or its management company?
Yes, you’ll find reviews for University Flats Apartments above—see what past and current residents have to say about living here.