The Yard

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.

The Yard is a nice place to live as an MBA. You are close enough to Ross and downtown while being surrounded by many of your classmates.

This is a great, modern apt. with all amenities you could want. However, the studios are very small and very expensive for what you get. They are furnished, which is a bonus, and have everything you need, but the prices are a bit crazy. Management isn't great, but I haven't had any issues. They've always responded quickly to my maintenance needs.

Great location and amenities. Walls are thin, rooms are smaller depending on the layout.

Overall, I enjoy living here. I love having my own bathroom. It's a 15-minute walk or less to Ross and Ford, and there's also a very convenient shuttle that goes to and from campus. The amenities such as the gym and in-unit washer/dryer are very nice to have. Many Ross MBA students live here so that makes for easy socializing. There are many undergrads here as well. During the summer, the courtyard can be loud. Also beware of living on the side of the building next to the train tracks. The HVAC system is not well designed.

If your room is facing the train tracks, it can get very loud. The train passing by will honk and wake you up early in the morning. The walls are also very, very thin. You can hear people in the kitchen from your room. But it's nice to have an in-house washer/dryer unit and not have to worry about furniture.

great for MBAs

Too loud. Parties almost every night