[East Lansing, MI]

I like East Knolls apartments, oakridge apartments, etc. Sorry, I forgot their names It's been awhile. I still remember the neighborhoods though. if you have a specific apartment complex in mind, I can let you know what I think about it (proximity to undergrad crowds, access to campus, etc)

You can take a look at properties owned by dtn management. Some of their properties are very nice. http://www.dtnmgt.com/

Sorry I dont know the current rent in EL. Back in 2005, I paid around ~600 for a ***very*** spacious one bedroom on oakridge avenue, which came with a (shaded) one car parking spot.

Thanks a lot, this forum is very helpful. I am looking at Hillcrest Village in that area. East Knolls and Oakridge are all rented out for the fall I am looking for 2 bedrooms to share with one other person to bring the rent down, since I'm on a fellowship. I'm married but my husband got into a one year language program out of state, so i'm on my own for the first year. I agree with you--from what I can tell, I'm loving that area next to Frandor and would love to live there. Otherwise I'll have to settle for Spartan Village, which is too small

[East Lansing, MI]

Have you tried to look around the west grand river area, especially those areas around the Frandor shoping centre. I used to live in oakridge avenue and I think you may like it there. I'd suggest to look around these areas: oakridge avenue, glenmoor Rd, Highland avenue. If you live in these areas, you can just get a bike for commuting from and to campus. If you dont want to have a car, then I'd suggest you to get an apartment where you have an access to bus no 1. I found other bus routes to be too slow. Living in East Lansing is doable without a car, but not very convenient.

Hi Mocha, thanks for the suggestions. Are there any specific apartment complexes you recommend I look at in those areas?

[East Lansing, MI]

I am an incoming Ph.D. student in Fisheries and Wildlife and I'm looking for a one bedroom one bath apartment near campus for myself and my husband. I will, however, be living on my own the first year while he does a program away from Michigan. I will not have a car or bike, so being on a good, reliable bus route is a MUST for me. I do not wish to be near undergrad areas of campus. I am looking for something affordable, quiet, safe, and grad student/family friendly. With accessible grocery store, etc. Does anyone have any suggestion on areas to focus my search on, and specific buildings or townhouses to look at? I have heard many different things, but some people have suggested areas that look a bit far from campus to me...I'm not from the area so I am not so familiar. I will be on a graduate student fellowship and prefer to pay 600 and under if possible...max 650. Please advise....thanks!