NEW Mayo Researcher/ Student; Looking for Place AND Roommate ASAP

Hey guys!

Amanda, here. I will be a new PREP (ie researcher) student, starting at Mayo more so late February or this March.

I am in urgent need of finding a good place to live in Rochester and would also love a roommate to not only cut costs, but to also show me around:) I will be completely new to the area as I will be moving from the East Coast.

I would really love y'alls help in responding to my post if you have any personal suggestions for places to live AND regarding a roommate. I can be flexible, if needed, but here is what I am currently looking for:

a) A Place:
-preferably an apartment but I am willing to look into a house if it is in walking distance...but, from what I am hearing, an apartment is cheaper than a house b/c of utilities and heat especially in the winter?
-location: short walking distance from St. Mary's hospital and the downtown Mayo Clinic campus; also within a location of common public transportation/ bus routes; relatively close to grocery stores and community events
-an already furnished apartment/ house
-layout: relatively spacious place; lots of closet space; a common living room area; decently sized kitchen
-my own bedroom and bathroom
-includes washing machine and dryer
-clean space
-no smoking
-no animals, if possible
-where rent includes utilities and electricity, if possible

b) A Roommate:
-a female
-able to share the rent
-social/ amiable; doesn't mind hanging out when possible and can show me around Rochester (if familiar with the area)
-keeps communal living spaces clean
-would like to share household items agreed upon
-no smoking
-no pets
-limited noise level; relatively quiet living space (of course, I am flexible if hosting get-together/ movie or spa night, for example)
-looking for similar place apartment set-up as above in (a)
-likes to travel and go to new places
-enjoys trying/ cooking different food cuisines [ie a foodie in essence ;)]
-enjoys activity (ie tennis, spin cycling, and walking)

Thanks SO much guys for your help! If you, personally, have any ideas of places or people that have the above/ looking for the above? Or if YOU are looking for a roommate like me with similar things as above?

Looking forward to hearing from you all soon.

Feel free to respond on this post or direct message my profile!

Warmest regards,
Amanda Anyim.