Hi ckonscider -
I currently live in that area, a few blocks across the river to the east in a safe student neighborhood - you can get the #7 two blocks away from our apartment. It's also on one of the few streets with a dedicated bike lane all the way to campus. (There is, btw, a shuttle bus that leaves from ND and stops at the airport: http://www.coachusa.com/CoachUsaAssets/files/113/schedule.pdfhttp://www.coachusa.com/CoachUsaAssets/files/113/schedule.pdf.) I'm moving to a house next year, so my apartment will be available. It's a huge two-bedroom at a great price, and it will be renovated this summer with hardwood floors. It's also available for a sublet over the summer. Let me know if you'd be interested!