Shoreview

Though the building is older and has the maintenance issues you might expect from that, the maintenance team is super responsive and all units have been renovated recently. Also, it's far from campus, but it's RIGHT on the Huron River and could not have a nicer view/river walk access.

I love living at Shoreview! The apartments are clean and mostly newly updated. The maintenance staff is so helpful. The location is great! Less than 30 minute walk to the hospital or med school and less than 10 minute bike ride. Plus you're right on the river!

nice but expensive

I am a UofM graduate student whose classes are almost entirely located in Central Campus. My partner is teacher at a local public school. We have both found this place to be an incredible experience for the price.

Amenities: apart from the pool, which was recently overhauled, the amenities are few.

Location: this is the best (and potentially worst) aspect of this apartment. It is tucked in a corner just off of Argo Park, which is absolutely stunning at all times of the year. Close enough to walk to Kerrytown and downtown if you're up for a longer walk. That being said, if you aren't a walker, then I this might not be great for you. The parks and trials nearby are amazing and are great especially if you have a dog or a young child.

Staff: good staff, but can be slow. I have resolved every issue or concern I have ever had with the staff. Sometimes it takes a few calls to get them to do it though.

Unlike the White Coat Area where the hospital is outside your window, the Shoreview Apartment Complex is along the Huron River above the Argo Canoe Livery. Real people live here, so you have family and pets running around, as well as smooth social experiences outside of your medical school community. Easy 20 minute walk to the hospital <10 minute bike ride, even to the VA hospital. 15 minute walk to Saturday Farmer's Markets and the Downtown Bar scene.

I had an unrenovated unit which made it less expensive, but the apartments are spacious and the living rooms have huge windows. Ample storage space in the basement level for every apartment.

Recently-updated units 1 mile walking distance from medical campus!

About 1-mile walk to UMMS! Newly-renovated kitchen & bathroom.

Shoreview is great because you are away from the looming specter of the hospital, but only have a 1 mile walk into the complex. Its on the north side, tucked right next to some green spaces with freshwater nearby for swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Its a 10 minute walk to main street, closer than White Coat area, and you have tons of free parking for guests. Rent is high for sure, but two bedrooms are not expensive and its a place where people from all walks of life live, not just students.

I love the location of this apartment complex. It is right next to the Huron river, Argo Park, and trails. For someone who likes being close to nature in a quieter neighborhood/complex, the location is great and the apartments are pretty nice (though with some maintenance issues). It seems to be mostly grad students/families in the complex. It is a little bit of a hike from campus - 15 min by bike, 20-30 minutes by bus, and 30 minutes walking. I like having that distance but it is good to factor in. It is a pretty easy drive to grocery stores, etc. on the north side of town, so probably easier to live here if you have a car.

In a single, I would say I am overpaying for what the unit itself is. However, what I really feel like I am paying for is the exact location that I wanted. I moved to Shoreview knowing that I would want to have my own place that was geographically separated from the hospital and all things medical school. My apartment overlooks the Huron River and my favorite park in Ann Arbor so I can go fishing whenever I want and take my cat out on walks in the forest. My walking/bike commute in the morning is along the beautiful Border to Border trail and I'm closer to downtown bars than the white coat area. Shoreview definitely feels like a great setting to escape from the stress of my medical training.