I love my apartment. It's nicely sized and pretty nice overall. The shower is pretty small, though. And the stove/oven needs upgrading. Also, my room is considerably smaller than my roommates' room. But, her room faces the sun and she has problems with hearing noisy people outside, which I don't have a problem with where my room is. Our neighbors are very loud, though, and they stomp around a lot. And we've complained a few times and no changes have occurred.

The rent is less expensive than surrounding, off-campus apartments, and the free parking and proximity to the law school campus make it very affordable and convenient. It's very bare bones with some "cheaper" appliances and furnishings, but that is what probably makes it less expensive. Maintenance is very prompt, and it's easy (and free) to reserve community rooms for events! Great apartments for the short time we're at school!

On campus housing

Probably the best thing about it is that there is nothing really bad. Oh, and its safe. Everything else is kinda Irvine blah.

I have been living in the PV for almost 2 years and never found a significant problem. The building is good and everything is working.
Summer could be a little challenging because the PV does not equipped with AC. However, for me Irvine is not too hot during the summer, so its good.

I have a 1b/1b studio in Palo Verde. It is the size of a large hotel room. Kitchen is in the bedroom. No Frills, not a lot of storage. It is a 4 minute bike ride downhill to Merage. You really cannot beat $849 in Irvine, CA.

If you are looking to party or go to bars, living on campus or in Irvine in general is probably not for you.

I have a two-year old. So on campus housing is literally the best. Less pricey than off-campus. Lots of kids in PV and VP. Free parking and walking distance to campus.

Quite old apartments but super close to the school and with a really good price. The environment is friendly and the location in Irvine close to Newport and Laguna is awesome.

Sometimes ants problem bothers since it's a ground floor apartment.

The place is cheap, but it hasn't been kept up well. Window sills were filthy. Linoleum and bathtub were stained with filth. Fire alarm goes off for no reason and PV maintenance can't figure it out. BUT it is also a cheap option and like anything else, you get what you pay for.