I moved to LA with my wife and children and University Village was/is the best option for families. To live in the complex you have to be married or have a legal domestic partner, but you don't have to have children. The value can't be beat and the rent includes all utilities (minus electric), internet, cable and parking.

There are lots of common areas with playgrounds for the kids. Pool, basketball court, and classes for kids and adults. The complex is about 3 miles south of campus on the west side. You can drive to school but the Big Blue Bus also conveniently runs one block from the complex and takes you right to campus. If you want to live in University Village, get on the waiting list immediately after accepting admission to Anderson. Anderson will also send out a survey later (around April-June) to select the students who will receive a guaranteed placement. If you don't get a guarantee, it is still very possible/likely to get off the waitlist and into an apartment before school starts.

We chose to live in the university apartment after reviewing offers closer to campus that not only were way more expensive, but also had heavy requirements on international students.

The University Village offers spacious apartments in great shape, in a centric location, which, while requires driving to school, is well located in relation to where Anderson events take place.

This community requires that you move in with a family member, so it is restricted to married couples, single parents, and domestic partners. It is a great community for people with small children as you can see them playing around often.

The University Village is a great place for families. You can't beat the price and their is a nice social group their for spouses and children. I am part of a carpool of Anderson students who share a parking pass (which also saves money). You can also get to school by bus or bike. We really like it, the only downside is that there have been a number of occasions where mail was stolen from the gates.