Housing Survey 2012

Current Students Housing Type

70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Apartment House Duplex Purdue Housing

Quick Survey Facts

For the 2011-2012 academic year, 38% of the students reported living on campus, while 62% reported living off campus. The majority of students commute to class by walking (50%) and driving (34%). 72% of students spend a maximum of 10 minutes commuting. Surveyed students reported 59% living in apartments, 16% living in a house, 13% living in a Duplex, and 13% living in Purdue Housing. 90% of students would recommend where they currently live.

Student Recommendations
Start early! Choose your housing after your arrival rather than deciding it at a long distance. Thoroughly evaluate your transportation and commute preferences before deciding where to live. Housing near Rawls tends to be more convenient for walking, but is more expensive and has older buildings. Living further away may involve a longer (but still very short) commute, but you get a lot more for a lower price. Consider the proximity to Rawls: In the first year you will have a lot of meetings and lots of fun social activities to attend so living close is a serious convenience. If you decide to live off campus you need to consider buying a car. If you are willing and able to drive to school, I would highly recommend living in Lafayette (or at least 1.5 miles from school) so you are eligible for the "C" garage permit. The garage passes are a bit pricey, but it is well worth avoiding the hassle of getting to school extra early to find a parking space. Another piece of advice (especially for those of you who are not used to inclement weather), consider the parking situation at your apartment/housing complex. My apartment building offers covered parking, so no need to wake up early to scrape your windshield or shovel out your car. If you have pets, you'll have to live further off campus. Always inquire about which utilities are covered in your rent. Landlords might play a large role in your enjoyment, so talk to current students about their experiences.

What type of parking permit do you have? Permit A Permit B Permit C - Garage Permit C - Lot University Residences Parking None

% 0% 0% 25% 6% 0% 69%

How do you commute to the campus? Car Walk Bus Bike Total

% 34% 50% 9% 6% 100%

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Single (On Campus) General Insights
Think about the commute during winter time with heavy snow. If you can deal with all the inconveniences of living in a dorm environment (like messy next door neighbors who made a mess in the bathroom), you may want to consider Hawkins. You won't spend a lot of time in your room anyway since you'll be in Rawls all the time. If you are a person who wants to live an easy life, Hawkins is good. This is especially the case if you don't have a car. But if you want to live in a big place and love cooking, don't consider Hawkins. If you have the resource (time and money), you should look for living off campus at a place where you can walk from or take a bus from. Hawkins Hall is amazing place in terms of accessibility to Rawls. You can simply take the underground tunnel to Rawls. It is a big relief in crazy winters. Though it is relatively expensive than off campus housing but I believe the premium paid is worth it. Especially when you have a class schedule wherein different classes in a day are not next to each other. Its a little lonely without a room-mate if you live in single room. Know the Parking Permit Rules! I thought living at Purdue Village, which is only about a mile from Rawls, would make my commute easy. WRONG. The bus system is absolutely horrendous. Don't share bedroom with others... it's very inconvenient... Live as close to Rawls as possible. Living close to campus is convenient as there are always special events taking place at Rawls every day. I would not have attended as many events if I had to drive back to campus. Living on campus is the most convenient for first years because c-lot passes are not very helpful for going to class in Rawls.

Singles (Off Campus) General Insights

Know your priorities. Living off-campus but within 30 minutes walk can be really cheap and still you are not that far away from campus. Living in an apartment complex just over 1 mile from campus is probably ideal. While living so close to campus sure is convenient, moving farther away would result in lower rent. Additionally, the farther from campus, so many units offer graduate discounts. I would search these out but only if you are able to get a parking permit. Parking is a major problem on campus and especially near Rawls. It is better to live on campus. It may be a little more expensive but if you have to drive, it's sometimes a hassle to find a parking space. Also Rawls is close to Chauncey Hill with bars/restaurants so it just nice to walk around and not worry about parking. Be clear about what is important to you - for me, location was most important, as I did not intend to buy a car. Visit the apartment you are interested in before moving in. This will save you a lot of headache and/or disappointments. Also, don't shy away from roommate matching. A majority of matched roommates actually end up

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being good friends. The Lodge pays for your water and trash so you are only responsible for the electricity. It also has washers and dryers in the apartments, a huge convenience. Don't forget to ask about student discounts if you're looking off campus. Some managers won't offer them unless you bring it up. The closer, the better. Students should also consider downtown Lafayette - there is a good mix of apartments and houses that can also be found. It's close enough to walk or you can live a little farther and drive. Stay on campus - it's more convenient to avoid the drive and the walk is nice. Also, look for places near the Trolley Line if you want a free ride. Times around parking as the C-lot fills up by 8am and other parking is hard to find. The further the C-lot is from buildings though the easier parking is but the Rawls lot fills up quickly. C-garage passes are hard to get as first years unless you email the parking permit office and give a good reason. I was able to get one this way but it is tough. I ended up selling my pass when my car broke before school but share a pass with my roommate who is also in the program as the passes are given to the student and not a particular car. Parking spots in the C-Lots are hard to come by. C-Garage pass is recommended. Make sure to check your budget before you start apartment shopping or fall in love with something outside your budget, student loan money seems to go fast the first year. Lots of people live with roommates, but you don't necessarily have to. Decide what kind of environment you want to live in and ask around if the location you choose is really quiet if that's what you want (apartment managers are there to sell, not necessarily tell the whole truth). Make sure to tell people you're in Krannert and ask for the grad student discount. Apartments go fast (renewals can start for the following year as early as October!), so be prepared to ask your questions and know what you want when you get someone on the phone. Remember to ask questions either with current students or with the Masters Office, we want to help you however we can! Live as close to Rawls to possible, perhaps on Wood Street, Grant Street, Pierce Street, or on Chauncey, especially if you are not used to weather during the winter here. It is very difficult to find close parking (to Rawls) without a C-Garage permit. Without one, you are better off taking the bus into campus to avoid the hassle. If you can deal with consistently inconsistent weather, look for a residence within walking distance. Parking around Rawls with a C permit can be problematic if you do not arrive on campus before 8am. There is plenty of housing available within walking distance (less than 1 mile) that is not advertised on the internet. If looking for convenience, Hawkins would be the best place to stay. There are buses and shuttles for apartments that stay far away from campus, but it becomes an inconvenience during the winter. If you stay very far from campus, try to get a garage permit because the C-lot permits are always full during school hours. If at all possible, try to find an apartment within walking distance, such as apartments on Chauncey Hill or in the Levee shopping/residence area. This saves frustration of not finding a parking spot during the week. I was an undergrad at Purdue and knew the area very well before coming back for my MBA. I would recommend trying to find a place that is either within walking distance or on a bus loop. Many people who drive to campus have to get to Rawls before 8 am to find a parking spot. Go with Hawkins if money is not a problem. If money is a constraint, then go for anything on Grant St., Pierre St., River Road, Harrison St., Chauncey St. etc.

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Downtown Lafayette is nice for adults, close to the library, restaurants and night spots. Check the reputation of the housing company before signing the lease. Bus Service is good, consistent and reliable, so distance is usually not a big problem. As soon as you move in, start thinking about where you would like to live the following year. Many off campus housing offices ask that you renew your lease as early as October. 1) Read contract carefully, if not word by word, to avoid disputes when you move out. 2) Look up Purdue newsgroup, Facebook marketplace, or sites alike to find good used furniture for low prices or even free. 3) Try to arrange a oneweek housing/shopping trip around May; you will find it more difficult to find a good place if you come here too late (e.g. June). Look off campus for housing and attempt to purchase a C-Garage permit. Drive time is minimal and there are always parking spaces in the Wood Street Garage. Living off campus provides huge benefits in terms of value, parking, and a quite atmosphere. Thursday Nights can be noisy given that this location is surrounded by bars. But, we spend Thursday nights in Rawls anyways :) Search for room closer to Rawls even though it may be little costlier. Always scrutinize your roommates before settling in, thats the most important factor. For 1st year students, get C-lot parking permit and come to school early if you are a morning person. Live close to Rawls. You don't want to be at the mercy of the bus service and/or parking lots. I think Williamsburg on the Wabash's distance from school is farther than I had thought it would be in terms of time and convenience. If I could take it back, I would choose to live farther away so I could get a parking permit. Know the limits for C-Lot availability. Anything across the Wabash is fair game. Living in downtown Lafayette would be good since this area caters toward the mature crowd. Anything across the Wabash heading toward Rawls is Undergraduate Territory, watch out unless you have bad hearing or really good ear plugs. Buying a C-lot pass was mostly a waste of money. The lot behind Rawls fills by 7:15 am and doesn't open up till 5pm. I've only gotten a spot in there about 3 times the entire semester. Mostly I have to park on the street and move my car between classes if I can't find street parking that isn't 2-hour. I would definitely recommend trying to get a garage pass if you want to live off campus, that's what I'm going to try for next year. I would look for a place that is quiet and offers a graduate discount. Start looking early! Housing fills fast, especially close to campus. I would first decide if you want to be on campus or off campus. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Living on campus is more expensive, loud, and often more undergrads in our complex. However, if you are looking for convenience and wanting to be closer to Rawls Hall, than this may be the best decision for you. Live within walking distance to Rawls. You may be able to save quite a bit of money by living off campus, but if you plan on driving to Rawls, be prepared to arrive by 7:30 regardless of what time your first class starts. Live as close to Rawls Hall as possible - the winter can be tough!

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Anywhere you live, fit yourself into the community. Leaving near Rawls will be increasingly harder to study/sleep since most students want to live by Rawls, due to its proximity to the bars. It's more expensive but a huge convenience to live within walking distance of campus. Parking can be a nightmare if you don't have a permit and even with a permit, parking is limited. Additionally, the winters here are cold, be aware of what king of heating expenses you'll incur if you choose to rent/buy and older home. If you are a single person and you do not want to live too far from campus, but prefer not to live in a dorm, I would HIGHLY recommend locating one of the apartment complexes close to Rawls. Parking is never an issue because I can leave my car at home and I can run home in the middle of the day if necessary. In hindsight, if I had known how easily parking permits were available to Krannert students, I would've found housing off-campus (>1 miles) where I could have gotten a larger apartment for less rent. Also, my management is not very good. I once went 2+ weeks without hot water for example. Decide if you are going to have a car or not and then select a place accordingly. Avoid walking long distances because the inter wind is harsh. / Find out if pets are allowed / Find out about smoker policies / Find out if the laundry has additional charge and estimate the additional cost / Smells from traditional cooking can be an issues, find out if your roommate/ neighbors are from a similar culture. / If you are going to have a roommate agree on the cleaning practices and schedules of shared areas / If you are going to drive to school get a parking permit! I would try to get a place that will allow you to walk to Rawls. Also, try to get an apartment on the top floor, it will make heating costs lower in the winter.

Married (With Children) General Insights

The bus service passes by my complex every 30 minutes within the week and every hour during the weekends which is nice. In case of family with children I recommend to buy a car. Winter without a car is not easy. Students with families should stay away from the near campus housing because of the noise (parties). There are real neighborhoods North of Hwy 52 where families can live much more comfortably. Look for bus stops - try not to pick a place without checking this out. We have a bus stop less than 0.5 miles out of our neighborhood, but walking through snow or mud across fields to get to it is a hassle. I would have taken the bus more if this were not the case. Just glad we didn't buy. Overall, the student focused housing market is oversupplied. Look for deals and negotiate. If you have a family, rent a house instead of an apartment. A 3 bedroom apartment will cost you about $950 to $1,300 per month. If you rent a house, or duplex, then you can get a 3 bedroom for anywhere from $800 to $1,100 per month. Plus it is usually much nicer, newer, and more private. I was commuting from Kokomo (+1 hour drive), but immediately saw the need to be here in West Lafayette. If you commute, make arrangements to at least have a place here in town where you can occasionally stay. A big help during those late-night cramming sessions. Recommendation: Buy a house Burgett Rentals is a good group for a house within 1.5 miles from Rawls and 0.5 miles of West Lafayette public schools. Call Sharon Burgett at 765-497-2325.

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Prior deciding for a fancy off campus apartment inquire whether or not electricity, heating, gas and other utilities are included with the rent- they usually are not. Living on campus shall save you such expenses in most cases. You can get very good deals for second-hand furniture and appliances.

Married / Significant Other (No Children) General Insights

Walking distance to Rawls is nice Utilize City Bus, great service. Call Julie Ginn - she has many properties (google her). The Trolley is convenient transport to campus, and for what you pay to be close to campus, we were not impressed. Try to live as close to Rawls as you can to enable you to participate in activities and team meetings. Take the opportunity to find other roommates during Krannert Weekend and to split an apartment amongst multiple people. Look for something on campus or somewhere with a close bus route to Purdue. It's better to find somewhere which has more than one bus line, if you don't have a car. It's also better to see all the options possible before deciding. Generally the ones closer to the campus lack the quality, as far as I've seen. It is very convenient to live close to Rawls as you will spend a lot of time in the business school. If you walk to school, you don't have to pay for a parking permit, and don't have to worry about traffic -- of course you will pay for the convenience. Find your apartment as soon as possible. If you want to live in a quieter, cheaper, but still convenient area, try downtown Lafayette near the trolley line. The trolley is quite convenient most of the time, and though I live on the far side of downtown Lafayette I can still walk to campus in 30 minutes if I feel like it. If you live at Burberry, there is a bus that comes by the front of the complex every half hour, but the 15-20 minute car ride turns into a 50 minute bus ride. Therefore, I would recommend owning a car if you live there. If you can afford it, buy a house. Real estate in West Lafayette is really affordable. Purdue Village is pretty good and recommended for Krannert students. If you plan to live off campus. First check if the apartment complex has a CityBus stop next to it (most do). If you plan to use your car to go to school, invest in a C-Garage permit. The C parking lot behind Rawls is ALWAYS full and you'll end up with parking tickets because you'll have to park on the street sometimes. C-Garage permits run out fast, so make sure you try to reserve one before coming to Purdue. Contact Purdue Parking to find out if you can do that. Good luck! If you don't need the energy (and concomitant headache) of living on/near campus, downtown Lafayette is pretty nice. It's cheaper and still quite easy to get to campus on the Trolley, except on Sundays. If picking an apartment far from campus, it's a good idea to get one on a bus/trolley line that runs frequently and gets you all the way to Rawls without transferring. If you live on campus, you will pay extra but save on money otherwise spent on gas and parking. Living off campus is nice because it is probably much quieter than living on-campus or downtown. The drawback is the distance away from Purdue. I would rather be living on-campus or very near campus so that I wouldn't have to commute back and forth. The other problem is that I have a C-Lot permit which is pretty much useless because the parking lot near Rawls Hall fills up around 7:15am and I end up having to park either very far away or move my car every two hours to a new two-hour spot. If you are thinking about living off campus, you will also want to consider the

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snow in the winter. If you don't live on a main street, the city or county will probably not plow in your area for a few days. Buy a Parking Garage Permit. Its worth it!

Current Housing Experience

108 N Salisbury St: Apartment complex is very quiet, however there is some noise from neighboring houses. 115 East Williams Street: It's under a 10 minute walk from campus and there is a bus line that stops right by the building. The units are very large and the complex is quiet because it consists of only eight apartments. I doubt any units are available but the location is quite close to many other apartments within reasonable distance. 120 S. Salisbury St: Living on Salisbury is an extremely close walk to Rawls. The building is also close to other popular locations such as restaurants. There is a quiet atmosphere to the building as well. 1123 Main St (quad-plex): Good apartment, cheap but with high electric bill for heat in the winter. Nice but not-veryon-top-of-it management company. The management company office is around the corner, so very easy to complain when there are problems. 12th & Main in Lafayette: My building is nice inside, but the immediate neighborhood is not nice. Overall, it's overpriced. However, the cost of moving exceeds the amount that it's overpriced. 140 South Salisbury Street (Prime Campus Housing): 1.5 year old apartment is a five minute walk to Rawls Hall. When I originally signed the lease in April, 2008, the complex was owned by Residential Commercial Brokers, Inc. (www.commercialbrokersinc.com). Prime Campus Housing (www.primecampushousing.com) bought the building in the middle of the school year. I would definitely recommend looking at Residential Commercial Brokers before Prime Campus Housing. Barry Rubin (765-426-8898) and Michelle Sliger (765-427-8386) at Residential are very easy to work with. The new rental company has really raised rates over the last year. 221 W. Wood Street: It is very close to campus for those students who do not have cars, but the management charges a parking space fee of $300 for those with cars. They also do not do a good job of keeping the common hallways/stairwells clean. Overall, I would only recommend it to those who want to be within walking distance to Rawls. 221 W. Wood Street: Nice for a studio, vaulted ceilings with skylight. Very close to Rawls! 60 Bridgewater Ct: Spacious and nice features but far from Rawls. Basham Rentals: Can hear everything. Walls are very thin. Baywater Townhomes: Recommended: New, furnished townhome. Reasonable price. 3-4 bedrooms with separate owned bathroom. Baywater Townhomes: The management at this complex only cares about money. My apartment came with a washer/dryer combo that broke and flooded my room and my roommates room. This turned into a fiasco that lasted for six weeks. I was forced to stay somewhere else for multiple days without compensation, and had my belongings in disarray for the entire six week repair process. Afterwards, we were only given 10 days of rent to compensate for the inconvenience. Do not stay here! Beau Jardin: The facilities are better than most of the others that I've seen so far. However, heating system, which runs on gas, costs a lot in winters (around $100, without electricity). Management seems to be friendly; however, they generally don't help to solve a problem other than by charging money. You should be careful about your obligations.

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(i.e. If you miss the rent deadline, whenever it is, they charge $75 automatically, and they accept NO excuses). Overall, I recommend this place. Beau Jardin: Try to find a place with services included, be aware of any charge... they will try to charge for everything. The bus service on Sundays is bad, the bus passes far from Beau Jardin. Beau Jardin: It is a good place to live. In my case, I had to think of my family first and then myself. I studied at Rawls Hall most of the time anyway. Black Bird Farms: The Black Bird is one of best places in West Lafayette, but the price was a little bit high. Black Bird Farms: I really enjoy living off campus, I was an undergrad here and as a grad student, I appreciate being away from the chaos and noise that living on campus entails. Black Bird Farms is mostly grad students, faculty and families. It's quiet, clean, and a large apartment for the value. Boardwalk at 112 W Wood Street: It was purchased by new management this week, so I cannot comment on the quality of the new management for next year. Previous management was very poor. Extremely loud neighbors and thin walls. The building is only 2 years old, yet we have had 2 major appliances break in the first 4 months of living in the building. Burberry Place - Lafayette: Burberry is an excellent value for students. They allow pets (there is a low monthly fee), are quite spacious, and are very quiet. They are 15-20 minutes from campus, which can be a bit of a drive, but they are very close to restaurants, grocery stores, the mall, and Wal-Mart. Chauncey Hill North: Really great location (opposite Noodles and Company). Management is very friendly and flexible. College Station: College Station has its own bus that runs from there to campus, making a stop right outside the Union (very close to Rawls), so having a parking permit (while more convenient) is not necessary. College Station: It's great, tons of facility and cheap. Unfortunately far from the campus. College Station: Nice, but can be loud at times and hard to study with all the undergraduates living there. Colony Pines: Its great! 1,650 square feet, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage duplex with a back deck and yard for $935 per month plus utilities. I have a wife and a 2 year old boy and we love it. It is 3 miles north of campus but its right off a bus route. I took the bus first mod but now I drive. Cooper Beach: Very large, poor management, nice place that's much quieter then other places Crestview IV: Very quiet and peaceful. The proximity to Rawls is a huge plus! I've never had a problem with my unit and any issues that come up are resolved by management that very day. I would highly recommend Crestview IV. Crestview IV: Within 10 minutes walking distance to Rawls; 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment; A little on the expensive side but worth it as the area is quiet and very close to campus Crestview: I was looking for a very simple place near Rawls and Crestview 2-plus studios met what I was looking for. Crestview North: The maintenance is really great. It is a quieter complex than most complexes that are close to campus. Crosswinds Apartments: Good place to live. Quiet atmosphere, more family friendly and adult oriented. Students are mainly graduate level.

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Earhart: I really enjoy living in the residence halls. The hall I live in is about a mile away from classes, but only takes 15 minutes to walk and for people who like to walk, this would be a great option. There is also the option to ride the buses and you can buy a residence hall parking permit. Fairway Apartments: This is quiet and nice apartment community with wonderful benefits like a outdoor pool, gym and party room. Global Village Apartments: I was extremely lucky to get into one of the apartments that is literally around the corner from Rawls. The management at the apartment is very helpful anytime I have an issue. I love my apartment! Hawkins Hall: Hawkins Hall is a good choice to Krannert students because of its location. The downside is that it offers only public kitchen. Other services and facilities including free DVD rental, gym, and social activities are welcomed by residents. Hawkins Hall: Hawkins is very close to Rawls, it's great in the winter time. Hawkins Hall: Rooms are small. The best part is the tunnel to Rawls, you don't have to walk outside to go to class in the winter. Cooking is an issue. Hawkins Hall: Hawkins is great if you can deal with dorm living. It's close to Rawls and there is an underground tunnel connecting Hawkins and Rawls - no need to get outside in the middle of winter. Hawkins Hall: Very hygienic and follows a quiet residence policy. You get laundry room, gym, ping pong, pool table... all in the same building. Hawkins Hall (Single Room): Kitchen and Restroom could sometimes be a hassle, and younger students on other floors tend to set the fire alarm off quite often. Some nights could be loud, and the heating system buzzes throughout the day. Hilltop Apartments: I am a staff resident at Hilltop Apartments, formerly a resident assistant at Wiley Hall. For an individual willing to put in the extra effort, going this route is a great value both in housing and tuition costs. House: Downtown converted house. Hardwood floors, very cool old home. It's within walking distance to restaurants and bars. Not very far from Rawls and there are a lot of other MBAs downtown. The leasing company is Raymer Historic Apartments in Lafayette. House: Houses in West Lafayette are inexpensive. My mortgage is lower than most apartments. However, with a house there are more responsibilities and selling it may bring some headaches. House: It is very continently located - right behind Chase bank on the Chauncey Avenue. 2 minutes walk to Rawls, saves a lot of travelling time and fighting for parking. House: I live in Arbor Chase neighborhood, but I am the only renter in the neighborhood. This is typically a neighborhood of professionals, faculty, and senior admin of Purdue. Very family friendly though. House: Its very quiet so it serves as a nice place to study and to just get away. Yet, its generally only a 10 minute commute to campus (4.5 miles). My mortgage is actually lower than the rent in my area. Although with a house you will have added responsibilities and other expenses as well. House: Nice area, close to West Lafayette public schools, close to Rawls, and on the bus route. Lindberg Village Townhomes: We have about 1,600 square feet and 2 car garage for about $950/month. It's a bit steep, but not bad for the size. We live on a pond and it's fairly new. It takes me about 12 minutes to get to campus by car.

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Mayfair Village Apt (www.livemayfairvillage.com): Great, close to Payless, Wal-mart, Post Office, Police Office, Goodwill, Asia Market, etc. McCormick Place: McCormick Place is not a bad apartment complex. The place is nice, furnished; only 1 problem so far with the dishwasher but everything else has been very good. The neighbors are not very loud, but when they are, it is usually weekends and seldom. They do have a gym which is adequate but the treadmill has not been fixed in over a month and it has been cold outside. Other than that I would give them a B+. Melrose Place: Too expensive, for very little square footage. I also pay extra to park my car ($350/year) at my apartment complex. Moon Place Apartments: Very Quiet. Far enough off of campus to feel like I am not living on campus, but can quickly get to rawls in a 4 minute drive. Everything is very close. Morris Rentals (128 Andrew Place): Tenants can look outside the front door and see Rawls across the street. The location is extremely convenient. Price is the only downside Not a complex - I live in a Julie GIenn property - it is a 2 bedroom with 1 bath in a renovated old farm house near 11th and Main St. We wanted a nice place away from the undergrad environment. We are at 1116 North St. which is near the trolley line and the coffee shop at 11th and Main St. in Lafayette. The neighborhood is quiet and near a more "urban" setting that we were used to before coming to Krannert - although anything urban here is a stretch. Parkwood: It is very close to Rawls. 2 bedbroom 2 bath. Look into renting from here starting October/November, it sells out quickly. Paradigm Properties: Amazing location! 30 second walk to class. Pearl Apartment: Facilities such as washing machine and dryer in the apartment are a plus. Close to Library, several bus routes pass close to it. Some noise from south street. Smokers use the front of the building, so it usually smells. Peppermill Village: It takes around 10 minutes to drive to school from here. The bus stops right at the entrance of the complex. I think most of the residents are undergrad or graduate students, but there are also quite a few people who work in the surrounding business parks. There are a lot of children/families in this complex, but also single residents. The residents are very ethnically diverse. There are also a lot of pets. The deposit is not very big (around $150). However, the apartments are not new, so there are issues with things needing repaired, but that is to be expected at any apartment over a certain age (I would guess these were built in the 1980's). Peppermill Village: Peppermill used to be good when I was an undergrad in Purdue (1999-2003). Their maintenance has gone downhill though. The management is not professional and there are plenty of better deals around. The complex has a lot of families though, and most seem to be Asian. So I think that makes it a little attractive for Asian families. Peppermill Village: I love the size, quietness and closeness to campus. I highly dislike the high cost. You have to pay for every utility separately (water, sewage, trash, electric, gas, cable, internet) in addition to the high monthly rent. I do not recommend this place if you are on a budget. And they were misleading about the overall monthly cost. Prime Campus Housing: The apartment is decent, but way too expensive. I only chose to stay a second year because of the walking distance to Rawls and the hassle of moving/buying parking permit/etc. Prime Campus Housing: I live within walking distance of Rawles, but sometimes it takes maintenance some time to make visits. Purdue Village: Cheap, free utilities, free cable, free internet.

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Purdue Village: The neighborhood is very family friendly. As many international students live there the community is truly country diverse. Despite the apartments are old they count with everything needed. The Community Center is splendid. Playgrounds are in good shape. It's very safe. There are lots of activities, even for the singles. The only flaw is the lack of a convenience store within walking distance (but you can take a free-ride by bus to Wal-mart). Purdue Village: Good place to live with family, especially if you have children. River Walk Apartments: I absolutely love my apartment and it works perfectly for me, and would for any incoming grad student. There are a couple other Krannert grad students who live here and have for the past couple of years. The location is perfect a short drive to downtown Lafayette and right over the bridge from West Lafayette. About a five minute drive to Rawls and the bus stops in the front of the complex, too. The complex is very quiet and secluded, with only about five buildings. The complex is pet friendly with lots of (mostly quiet) pets around, and has plenty of space for dogs to run. All the tenants are very nice, but stick to themselves and are quiet. Lots of spacious apartments, but are a bit pricey. Make sure to check your budget. River Walk Apartments: Only 5 minutes from campus. Very quiet. Free internet. Less costly than on-campus apartments and in better condition than most. River Walk Apartments: All utilities included in rent except electricity. Good overall vale and appliances are fairly new with W/D included- kind of rare in the apartments found here. River Walk Apartments: Good complex in general. Quiet most of the time, which was nice for 1st year. River Walk Apartments: Great rent that includes all utilities except electricity. Also comes with free internet, but at low speed. Appliances are fairly new, work orders processed very quickly. Mgmt very approachable and capable. Very good value except Bronze loop only comes on the hour. So you either need to bike or take a car. No big problems with noise, however if you do have a noisy neighbor, management will take action for you. Sagamore Ridge Apartments: A little bit old but a very responsive management. Never major problems with them. Southridge Commons: Management is only there about 20 hours a week. There is no sense of urgency. A lock on the so-called secure door was broken, and it took 5 calls and 2 months for them to make the repair. The Fairway: Am moving to closer location to Rawls hall so can walk to class. The Lodge (By Lafayette Wal-Mart): The grounds are well maintained. The management recently bought new equipment for the gym. There is a game room, a pool and a small library from where you can borrow books. It is a quiet neighborhood for the most part and this may be attributed to the students living there who I believe are at senior if not graduate level. The Lodge Apartments: Good distance from campus with good amenities, on the bus route, and is gated. Staff is generally friendly and accommodating and prices are pretty fair. The Lodge: It comes fully furnished. Its really good if the student does not have a lot of furniture or not planning to buy furniture. The Lodge: The Lodge is perfect if you are looking for a place away from campus, but not too far away. They have a gym that is nice in the complex, computer lab, tanning bed, swimming pool, and the community is gated. I would recommend this apartment complex to incoming students. It's fairly new too, therefore I have had no maintenance issues. The Lodge: Maintenance issues Varsity: Small, close proximity low maintenance housing good for any single who wants a place for themselves.

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Waterford Court: My apartment is beautiful, I really love it. But it is far from campus which sometimes is difficult. Waterfront Apartments, Sugarhill Corporation: The closest bus stop (i.e. Wabash Trolley Stop) is a 5-7 minute walk away from the apartment complex. The trolley does not run on late nights and on the weekends, so you will have to walk to campus at those times. The apartment complex does not pro-rate rent and you will find trouble finding a sublease for the summer. Waterfront Condominiums: Facilities are good but going forward I will prefer to stay on campus. Williamsburg on the Wabash: This is a good place to live. Williamsburg on the Wabash: Williamsburg is an old complex, facilities are not up to mark, so thats a drawback. Williamsburg on the Wabash: Williamsburg on the Wabash is an older apartment complex. There is squeaking above or below from the old flooring when people walk around. However, overall, the housing is adequate. Williams Valley: Its cheap but a little far from school. I would say a 10 minute walk. Bus service is available for one side only. Williamsburg on the Wabash: Because the complex is less than 1 mile from campus you can't get a parking permit which makes life a little difficult during the cold months of the school year. Williamsburg on the Wabash: Close enough to walk on nice days... about 10-15 minutes walk. Right on bus line for bad weather days. Quality is okay, but the apartments are bigger than most for the price. Generally pretty quiet. Williamsburg on the Wabash: Overall, okay place to live in, but far if you are walking to school. City bus service not good. No bus on Saturday and Sunday and everyday bus service ends at 6.30pm which is too early for late night studying. Willowbrook West Apartment: Pros: 1) Convenient location- 10 minutes driving to school & near all stores. 2) Fully furnished & spacious apt (applies to two-bedroom). Cons: 1) Management has been notorious for charging residents unreasonably after they move out. 2) Can get very noisy neighbors that are party animals. Wolfelt Properties: This is an absolutely fantastic place to live: Gary Wolfelt has several houses and apartments in the 600-900 block of Main Street area that are all great.