Costa Verde Village

The apartments are okay, floor plan is spacious. The appliances are old, especially washer/dryer. The gym is free and I believe is the best in UTC apartments, better than main gym in UCSD. Wall and floor is wood and thin so if you have a noisy neighbor you need an earplug.

The walls lack sufficient thickness, allowing sounds from neighboring apartments, like snoring and other personal activities, to be easily heard. This becomes particularly noticeable during their parties, which can feel intrusive. The sound of footsteps is also a common disturbance. Overall, this situation often leads to a feeling of limited privacy, as the walls do not seem to offer adequate isolation.

The place is very sketchy. I do not feel safe.

This place is close to UTC but not close enough. It is 10 min away from the trolley station at UTC. The closest grocery store nearby is Vons, which is 15 min away on foot. There are other better places at this price level.

Good Living Experience

Unsafe, poorly managed, and loud.

The apartment is roomy and well designed, with in-room laundry machines and A/C and heating. The management is not the best, and the elevator in our building constantly breaks down and we had to climb the stairs from B2 to F4. There were multiple car break-ins last year, even with locked garage gates.

Old and run down, with a great ocean view that semi-made up for the run-down living conditions.

This is a great place to live. Sometimes lots of noise but that’s to be expected in a large apartment community with lots of students and near a busy road.

The apartment is relatively old so there could be some issues with the amenities, but they have a maintenance team that can help you with no additional costs if you have any problems. The apartments are also pretty close to each other and the walls are pretty thin, so you are very likely to hear your neighbors. The good thing about this place is the location and price. Compared to other apartment complexes in the area, it is relatively cheaper. It is also very close to the school, so it is easy to either drive or take a bus to the school. Many UCSD students live here so if your friends also live here, it's easy to hang out with them (during the non-COVID time). There are some restaurants and a relatively expensive grocery store within walking distance. But you can take a bus or drive to other nearby grocery stores if you would like to in 5 minutes.