The Yard

The gym is nice, the maintenance team is always readily available. I believe majority or residents are undergraduates, which is fine just a different dynamic for the whole building sometimes. Great location close to Ross, Main St, Munger, the IM Building, and the stadium.

Great Apartments for MBAs

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.

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.

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

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.

Yard is a nice place to stay with good amenities. Rent is a bit costly though.