Lodging Near MSUM: Furnished Homes and Rooms in Moorhead
Stay a short walk from campus
Coming to town for parents' weekend, graduation, or a campus visit? Short Stay Rentals has nine furnished homes and rooms in Moorhead, Minnesota, and most of them are a walk from Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM). Many are also close to Vic's, a neighborhood favorite for burgers and drinks.
If you've been searching for hotels near MSUM, a short-term rental near MSUM can be a more comfortable choice. You get a kitchen, a living room, and space to spread out, instead of one room down a hallway.
Lodging for every kind of campus trip
Graduation with the whole family: Hot Tub 5 Beds sleeps 8 across three bedrooms, with a big living room, seating for 8 at the dining table, and a private deck with a grill. It's walking distance to campus.
A smaller family: Northern Lights is a one-bedroom apartment three blocks from MSUM. It has a queen bed, a full-over-twin bunk bed, and a sofa sleeper.
A parent or couple: The Hideout and Hot Tub Hideout both have a king bed and a private entrance, and Hot Tub & Home Theatre in the Hood adds a two-person hot tub and an 85-inch movie setup. All three are a short walk to campus.
On a budget: Dragons Nest 1, 2 and 3 are private, locking bedrooms two blocks from MSUM. Guests share the kitchen, living room and bathroom. It's a good fit for a solo parent, a visiting student, or a prospective student on a campus tour.
Visiting Concordia College too?
Concordia College is also in Moorhead, so our homes work well for Concordia College lodging, too. That's handy if you're touring both schools or have family at each. Downtown Fargo is about a 2-minute drive down Main Avenue when you want a dinner out.
Easy arrival, easy stay
Every property has contactless PIN check-in, so you can arrive after a long drive without meeting anyone for keys. Parking is free, Wi-Fi is free, and a wired Ethernet connection is available if you need to work during the visit. We're pet friendly, with a pet fee and no pet limits.
Flying into Fargo? We rent three Chevys on Turo with free delivery to the Fargo airport. They're booked separately on Turo.
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Book direct for graduation and parents' weekend
Once you have your dates, book direct at shortstays.rent. You'll save 5–15% compared with booking the same home on Airbnb.
Places to stay near MSUM
Hot Tub 5 Beds
Sleeps 8 · Three bedrooms · Private hot tub for two · Private deck with grill · Walking distance to MSUM, 2 blocks from Vic's
Northern Lights
One-bedroom apartment · Queen bed, full/twin bunk bed and sofa sleeper · 3 blocks from MSUM
The Hideout
Private apartment with hidden entrance · King bed · Oversized bathtub · Walking distance to MSUM, 2 blocks from Vic's
Hot Tub Hideout
King bed · One-person hot tub jacuzzi · 75-inch 4K TV · Private hidden entrance · Walk to MSUM
Hot Tub & Home Theatre in the Hood
Two-person hot tub · Home theater with 85-inch TV · Short walk to MSUM, 2 blocks from Vic's
Dragons Nest 1
Budget private locking bedroom with a private hot tub · Two blocks from MSUM · Shared kitchen, living room and bathroom
Dragons Nest 2
Budget private locking bedroom · Two blocks from MSUM, steps from Vic's · Shared kitchen, living room and bathroom
Dragons Nest 3
Budget private locking bedroom · Two blocks from MSUM, steps from Vic's · Shared kitchen, living room and bathroom
Frequently asked questions
How close are your rentals to MSUM?
Most of our homes are a walk from MSUM. Northern Lights is three blocks away, and the Dragons Nest rooms are two blocks away.
Do you have lodging for a big family at graduation?
Yes. Hot Tub 5 Beds sleeps 8 across three bedrooms and is walking distance to campus.
Are you close to Concordia College?
Concordia College is also in Moorhead, so our homes are a convenient base whether you're visiting Concordia, MSUM, or both.
What's your most affordable option near campus?
The Dragons Nest rooms (1, 2 and 3) are budget private, locking bedrooms two blocks from MSUM. The kitchen, living room and bathroom are shared.
How does check-in work if we arrive late?
Every property has contactless PIN check-in, so you let yourself in with your own code and park for free.
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