<p>I'm looking for an apartment next year in west campus (walking distance to campus definitely) at most 800 for a room. Every time I read reviews for the quarters, the block, j26, jefferson west, etc. they're all terrible.
Has anyone had a GOOD experience in a west campus apt. or can recommend one??</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>In general, those big complexes are “crappy”. Experiences with the land lords are a hit and miss and sometimes can be costly. I know a couple people who lost their deposits on their apartment because the LL would find small cracks and scratches that needed to be fixed. I would look into small condos near north campus which are cheaper (~$700/month).</p>
<p>High speed Internet, cable, and maintenance are NOT free. They are bundled into the price of the lease. In fact, the bundled services probably cost you more than if you contracted for them on your own because the landlord takes financial responsibility for those services and pays the bills for the tenant. </p>
<p>You are also paying for the pool and gym facility whether you use them or not.</p>
<p>If there is a cost to the landlord for providing a service, that cost is bundled into the lease and passed on to you. Otherwise, the landlord is losing money by providing that service and not recovering the cost.</p>
<p>If cost is a consideration, you are better off by leasing an apartment where you can contract only for the services that you need/want rather than paying for bundled services that you don’t need/want.</p>