Loring Park

Energetic Urban Living
Located just southwest of downtown Minneapolis, Loring Park is at the heart of the city’s buzz. Its proximity to both the city center and the University of Minnesota make it a favored neighborhood for students, professionals, and urban dwellers who value convenience and accessibility. One of the standout features of Loring Park is its walkability. The neighborhood offers an array of shops, restaurants, and activities all within a short walking distance, fostering its pedestrian friendly environment.

In addition to the students in the area, the area attracts artists, retirees, and young professionals and the housing in the area caters to the diverse variety of residents. Loring Park is home to a mix of historic brownstones, modern condos, and luxury apartments. The area comes alive at night, with a vibrant energetic nightlife scene, and the restaurants in the area do not disappoint. Eggy’s Diner serves up a great breakfast or brunch, and locals love Lotus Restaurant for their Vietnamese dishes.

Loring Park is serviced by several bus routes and there are nearby roads and highways that are easily accessible for those preferring to drive. It is also near the Minneapolis skyway system, making navigating to downtown comfortable in all conditions. The Urban neighborhood provides a perfect blend of convenience, culture, and community, and is inviting to a diverse range of residents.
What Loring Park Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
7.8
value
7.0
amenities
7.0
social
7.0
management
8.0
Median rents in Loring Park
Studio
$
845
1 Bedroom
$
1,200
2 Bedroom
$
1,850

Living in
Loring Park

Loring Park — 7.9/10 Rating (based on 33 neighborhood reviews)
I've never had an issue in the neighborhood, it is nice in the summer and everyone is usually pretty friendly. I would just be mindful of your surroundings and what time you are out and about, but that's really anywhere.
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Marquette Place
I love going for walks in Loring Park and the Sculpture Garden. There are lots of fun restaurants and bars in walking distance. It is also super close to the theater district and in walking distance from Target Field and Target Center.
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Laurel Village
It is fairly safe but you hear a lot of sirens. I wouldn’t choose to live here if I wasn’t in school because there is not a ton to do in this area. However, the proximity to school makes it an incredible location for the time being.
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The Abbey
The dog park is accessible, the park doesn’t feel safe at night. The downtown does feel safer than the park itself.

I wouldn’t want to live further from campus.
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Laurel Village
Not the safest location always, but it is a nicer area of downtown to live.
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1225 LaSalle Ave
Everywhere in downtown Minneapolis is pretty rough to be in right now but this is the best there is. It is slightly more residential since than downtown apartments. I feel safe walking to school, but mostly because I walk during the day and it is only a 3 minute walk, one block. I would not recommend anything further. Other areas in loring park/downtown are really scary right now.
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Loring Park
I really enjoy Loring Park because it feels residential but is still very close to downtown. It's very walkable and there are a few fun restaurants and bars around, however I think other neighborhoods have a more fun restaurant and bar scene. The biggest problem is that the neighborhood is not very safe and I would never walk around at night.
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Oak Grove Towers
How safe I feel in Loring Park fluctuates. In terms of looks alone, Loring Park and the Greenway are beautiful and are fun to walk through. They are close to a lot of different restaurants and things to do, when COVID isn't shutting everything down. However, it can be dangerous. There are always things happening at the Speedway down the street. I would not walk around the area at night, especially not alone. Usually, walking around during the day is fine. I just keep my head down and try not to draw anyone's attention.
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One Ten Grant
Great area to live. I haven't had any safety concerns and I am 3 minute walk away from campus.
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Alden Apartment
Lots to do in the area and you can easily take a 10 minute walk to everything!
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Marquette Place
It's in the city so it can never be all the way safe, but the security has been, in general, pretty responsive. There are homeless people that have been sleeping in the entry which makes it feel unsafe when walking at night, but security has been quick to help if I call.
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Laurel Village
N/A
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Laurel Village
Typically pretty quiet, but some of that may be attributed to the pandemic. Being downtown, there are usually people around and on the streets.
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Laurel Village
Losing is a little sketchy. But you have access to use the greenway which feels a lot safer than walking on the greenway side.
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One Ten Grant
The neighborhood is OK, great access to downtown and it’s amenities. It’s sometimes questionable people loitering.
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Laurel Village
good
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Laurel Village
Its a good location.
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One Ten Grant
Good. There are some areas to watch out for. Not a lot of shopping within walking distance. Great place if you love old buildings, nature, have a car, and still want to live downtown.
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Vue Apartments
Always plenty to do. Lots of activities, festivals in the park, year round. Its the center of activity, and there is no shortage of restaurants/bars to check out. Great running paths/biking paths nearby.
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Loring Park
Loring Park is nice as it has access to the park and is walking distance from the Walker Sculpture Garden. In the warmer months, you can bike to the the lakes on the other side of the Walker. At night during the warmer months you have to be careful walking alone because we are located downtown. However, we are one block from the law school and the street is well-lit. I have never had any issues with safety.
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Loring Park
I feel that a lot of Loring Park can be pretty sketchy, especially at night, but the immediate area of this building seems very safe and I've never had issues.
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The Abbey Apartments
Very close to Loring Park if you want to take a walk, also a dog park within the park for those with dogs that’s really nice and friendly.
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Marquette Place
Although crime has generally increased over time in Minneapolis, I still feel very safe living in Laurel Village. Having the Lunds & Byerlys and Butcher's Tale across the street, and the building being located on Hennepin Avenue (busy street), cuts down on crime. I would NOT suggest living any closer to Loring Park as crime gets worse closer to the park.
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Laurel Village
Part of the neighborhood feels safe, but there have been incidents (a shooting and vandalism) across the street.

However, the parking garage feels very safe as does going out in the greenway. Loring Park itself feels safe and has a very nice dog park. It is one block over to the south end of Nicollet Mall, which is also convenient in non-pandemic times.
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110 W Grant
I live right on Hennepin Avenue, on the edge of the downtown neighborhood. So, I don't live on the actual Loring Park. I feel very safe living directly on Hennepin Avenue because there are so many people. Police are always driving by, I am on a busy street, and it is well lit.

I would feel a lot less safe living off Hennepin Avenue.

Loring Park (the actual park) can be VERY dangerous at night. Before I moved down here, a neighbor at my cabin said his brother was murdered in the park. So I was a little uneasy (being from a small town). But I learned to be careful where I go, what I do around people, and when. The guy who was murdered apparently tried to break up a fight between gang members (I know right?). So bottom line is, this place is safe. But St. Thomas Law needs to have a week or a day of teaching students how to be safe. Throw out the law school's moral reasoning (I mean come on). Spend that week teaching students how to be safe, it could pay off someday.

Using your head is all that matters down here.
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Laurel Village
I have never felt unsafe at night and it is quiet while still being close to downtown.
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10th Floor Property Management
I love being next to Loring Park. Great for walks and runs DURING THE DAY. The neighborhood changes quite a bit after dark. I feel safe walking to school during the day, but would never walk alone at night. Further, there are very few restaurants and coffee shops near by.
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Eitel
Easy to get to various things around the city. Central location.
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10th Floor Property Management
Awesome area to run in, with Loring Park and the Sculpture Garden so close. I do run with pepper spray, but I usually feel safe enough to run alone (I'm a woman).
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Laurel Village
I love living in Loring Park. It's further from the law school (which I like), close to transit, and has really great parks and outdoor areas.
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322 Clifton Ave
Can be weird if you go to far one direction, but the area of the apartment is great! Plenty of restaurants and things to do!
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Laurel Village
Some areas should be avoided at night but overall it is good neighborhood
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LPM Apartments
Generally a safe area with some problem areas
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Getting to Know
Loring Park

Neighborhood Boundaries
12th St to the north and Hwy 55 to the south. MN 65 to the east and Lyndale Ave S to the west.

Best Apartments
in Loring Park

Loring Park
1 Bed $1,247
2 Beds $1,645

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Vue
1 Bed $1,475
2 Beds $1,605

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One Ten Grant
2 Beds $1,860

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The Averdeen Boutique Apartments
Studio $1,285

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Ridgewood Arches
1 Bed $1,043

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The Abbey Apartments

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