Preferred Employer Program
Supporting the People Who Power the Twin Cities
At The Abbey we’re proud to recognize employees and students of organizations that make a meaningful impact across the Twin Cities. Our Preferred Employer Program provides exclusive leasing incentives to qualified applicants at participating communities owned and managed by Sentinel Management Co.
Program Incentives and How It Works
Preferred Employer Program benefits include:
- Lower upfront security deposit starting at $200 with approved credit
- Application fee of $50 credited back after move in
- Administrative lease fee of $150 credited back after move in
To participate:
1. Apply for an apartment home
2. Mention the Preferred Employer Program
3. Provide proof of employment or enrollment
4. Eligible incentives are applied after move in
Incentives may vary by community and availability. Proof of employment or enrollment is required.
Qualifying Employers
Employees and students affiliated with select Twin Cities and Minnesota based organizations may qualify:
- 3M
- Allina Health
- Ameriprise Financial
- Best Buy
- C.H. Robinson
- Fairview Health Services
- General Mills
- HealthPartners
- Hennepin Healthcare
- Medtronic
- Mayo Clinic
- Minnesota Nurses Association
- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
- Optum
- Target
- UnitedHealth Group
- University of Minnesota
- University of St. Thomas
- Augsburg University
- Government agencies, first responders, and active-duty military or veterans
Don’t see your employer listed?
Our Preferred Employer Program continues to grow. If your organization has a strong presence in the Twin Cities, our leasing team is happy to review eligibility.
Contact Our Leasing Team to See If You Qualify
Disclosure: Eligibility, incentives, and availability vary by community. Incentives are subject to approved credit and management discretion.
