The Yard

Great Apartments for MBAs

The Yard is great if you want high-end without the high price; however, the building is more or less managed by undergrads, and it shows. The best parts of living here are the fact that a ton of other MBAs do too, so its easy for studying, get-togethers, and visits with friends. Its also great for the cold, as parking is covered (but $200 extra a month) and offers a shuttled (which has been clutch for the rainy or extra cold days). It's perfect if you're moving from far away, are cool living with roommates, and want a well-appointed apartment.

Mostly good - access to gym, in-unit laundry, can be loud at times but mostly is fine

August - September: Very loud, particularly on game days and thursday nights through sundays. Not so much in the winters.

Rooms: not sound proof at all. You can hear everything. Pick the room farthest from the living room if possible.

Lease: You sign a lease for 11 months but pay all 12 months (to give the appearance that your monthly rent is lower than it is). Move in date at the yard is end of August, but you pay the rent for the entire month of August.

Community: Many MBA students live here so its incredibly convenient, both for group projects as well socially. Many events, including for your section events or clubs, happen at the yard common area or the building across the street.

Yard is a great place to stay with fellow business school mates

Located close enough to Ross, the Stadium and downtown. Nice gym and the in-unit washer dryer is super helpful

I like the building but the management company isn't great

Resigning lease for 2nd year

It is a bit pricey, but very worth it in my opinion. New appliances, very safe, great parking garage to keep snow off my car in winter, high quality gym. The only thing that was tricky about move it was that you had to have a group of people you wanted to live with. They can't place you with other MBAs on request.

I live with 4 people we share the living room and kitchen only, so that's nice. Our leases are separate. The space is adequate.