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Borealis Apartments

721 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly RentBedroomsBathrooms
$1,812 - $3,6011 - 2 1 - 2

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Pricing and Floor Plans

C

$1,818 - $1,984
1 Bed, 1 Bath
579 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
717
$1,984
579
Now
510
$1,818
579
7/1/25
410
$1,852
579
8/1/25

I

$1,812 - $1,832
1 Bed, 1 Bath
529 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
621
$1,812
529
8/1/25
520
$1,812
529
8/1/25
721
$1,832
529
8/1/25

G

$2,021 - $2,058
1 Bed, 1 Bath
721 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
518
$2,021
721
7/1/25
618
$2,058
721
7/1/25

K

$1,843
1 Bed, 1 Bath
605 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
424
$1,843
605
8/1/25

U

$1,892
1 Bed, 1 Bath
699 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
409
$1,892
699
8/1/25

V

$2,574 - $2,792
2 Beds, 1 Bath
931 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
109
$2,574
931
Now
119
$2,792
931
8/1/25

H

$2,528 - $2,722
2 Beds, 1 Bath
801 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
722
$2,722
801
7/1/25
522
$2,528
801
8/1/25

R

$2,418
2 Beds, 1 Bath
752 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
701
$2,418
752
Now

A

$2,861
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,067 Sq. Ft.

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Jul. 3
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
308
$2,861
1,067
7/3/25

P

$3,122
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,038 Sq. Ft.

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Aug. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
506
$3,122
1,038
8/1/25

Q

$3,479
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,211 Sq. Ft.

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Sep. 1
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
607
$3,479
1,211
9/1/25
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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The Closest Campus to Borealis Apartments is University of St. Thomas-Minneapolis Campus

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 13 months, 14 months, 15 months, 16 months

Property Information

  • Built in 2018
  • 124 units / 8 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Monthly Utilities & Services

  • Service Fee
    $200

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Application Fee
    $50
  • Security Deposit Refundable
    $500

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Property Highlights

Our inspiration for Borealis is what came before: The historic Great Northern Railway, bound for Tacoma, Washington had its starting point here in the North Loop. An enormous subterranean stone tunnel lies under the site, carrying Basset Creek to the nearby Mississippi, the Father of Waters. What's old is inherently part of what's new at Borealis. Designed as a neo-Warehouse District building, Borealis opened in March 2018, the redevelopment of a parking lot adjoined to the 1893 Itasca V building owned by Solhem. The Borealis building adds energy and life to the historic Itasca complex and aims to create community through good, sustainable design delivered with a fun, modern vibe.

  • 24 Hour Fitness Gym
  • One Block From The Grand Rounds
  • Sky Lounge Overlooking Downtown Skyline
  • Rooftop Deck & Cinema
  • Building-Wide High Speed Fiber Internet
  • Solid Flooring In All Apartments
  • Pets Of All Sizes And Breeds Welcome
  • Upgraded Gas Ranges In Every Unit
  • Yoga Studio With Barre
  • Dual Pane Floor-To-Ceiling Windows

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Floor to Ceiling Windows
  • Freezer
  • Granite Countertops
  • Heating

Community Features

  • Bicycle Storage
  • Business Center
  • Car Charging Station
  • Clubhouse
  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Composting
  • Conference Rooms
  • Controlled Access
  • Disposal Chutes
  • Elevator
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Area Scores

Walk Score ®

Very Walkable89 / 100

Transit Score ®

Excellent Transit75 / 100

Bike Score ®

Biker's Paradise97 / 100

Transit

Subway
Target Field Station Platform 2
2 min Drive
Subway
Target Field Station Platform 1
2 min Drive
Subway
Warehouse District Hennepin Ave Station
3 min Drive
Subway
Nicollet Mall Station
3 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Target Field Station & Rail Platform
2 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Fridley Station & Platform
13 min Drive
Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
24 min Drive
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International

Moving to Warehouse District, Minneapolis, MN

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Borealis Apartments proximity to Broadway Shopping Center, Minneapolis City Center, and Laurel Village. Broadway Shopping Center is 1.3 miles away, and Minneapolis City Center is within a 25 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 75, Borealis Apartments has excellent transit, including 10 transit stops within 20.1 miles. Transit options include Target Field Station Platform 2 and Target Field Station Platform 1.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Borealis Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Boom Island Park, Dickman Park, and Nicollet Island Park.

Airports

Living in Warehouse District provides easy access to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain, located just 25 minutes from Borealis Apartments.

Property Details

Our inspiration for Borealis is what came before: The historic Great Northern Railway, bound for Tacoma, Washington had its starting point here in the North Loop. An enormous subterranean stone tunnel lies under the site, carrying Basset Creek to the... nearby Mississippi, the Father of Waters. What's old is inherently part of what's new at Borealis.

Designed as a neo-Warehouse District building, Borealis opened in March 2018, the redevelopment of a parking lot adjoined to the 1893 Itasca V building owned by Solhem. The Borealis building adds energy and life to the historic Itasca complex and aims to create community through good, sustainable design delivered with a fun, modern vibe.

Borealis Apartments is located in Minneapolis, MN in the 55401 zip code.

Solhem Companies

Contact

Property Address:
721 N 1st St,
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone Number: (612) 502-5078
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Borealis

4

4 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

11/22/22

Management is the Best

As usual, Solhem knocked it out of the park with the design, layouts, and amenities for this building. I am not an employee, but rather a long-term renter, and I want to say something about management, too: you will never find kinder people. The policies are, like all policies, in place to define the community parameters, keep peace, and preserve the quality of the apartments. Sometimes, people only respond to consequences to their wallet, hence fees. I do not mind them because I try to be... responsible to the community, and at all times in life, I understand that when I screw up, that's my responsibility. If you enjoy walkability, cheery people, stunning views, and well-maintained apartments, then welcome home!

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10/25/21

Best apartment i've ever lived in!

I moved in in June 2021 and have only had positive experiences at Borealis. Management is awesome and on top of their stuff, they do have strict rules about some things but it's to keep the building clean and safe for everyone (e.g., clean up your indoor pet messes, clean up broken glass, break down boxes appropriately). to me, it's basic "living with other people" stuff. Through the quarterly events and weekly yoga classes I have met many of my neighbors and we get together a couple times a... month for drinks! my apartment itself is gorgeous and the only complaint I have is most of my windows don't open, but otherwise i have extremely happy!

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3/16/20

Pick another place to rent

Don’t move in, I’m glad I left that building!! There is a reason why this apartment has such a fast turn-over rate and no one stays for long. You’ll feel like you’re living in a dorm again, and management is the RA. They will nickel and dime you with hidden fees and add arbitrary tack on’s to your bill. This is not a good deal, there are better, bigger apartments everywhere for cheaper. Management sends out angry emails and post signs everywhere. No candles are allowed, so they sent out an email... . If you leave anything out in the hallway they will essentially cite you. There was a passive aggressive post saying if you didn’t break down boxes in recycling they will charge you a fee. If your items are too big for the trash, they will also bill you. If you take your dog on the roof and it pees, they said they will monitor cameras and then also fine you $250. They sit and watch security cameras to big brother all the residents, and yet the building has had multiple break-ins and thefts! Just don’t live here, it will only get worse... if there are a lot of openings, that’s because people left.

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7/1/19

Borealis

Rooftop is a great spot, has good lounge chairs and fire pits and grills. There is a $175 charge for garage parking, $125 for all utility flat rate, and also an extra charge for large item garbage disposal. Apartment management seems uptight about residents hanging up any items, and they inspected my place too closely when I moved out for every little scratch. Be aware they'll try to tack on as many charges as possible when you move out. The building was mostly quiet while I lived here, but... became too expensive so I left.

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