Spark Black Bear

I am pleased with where I live because it is very close to Sam's Club, Walmart, the interstate, plenty of stores and restaurants, and allows me to feel separate from HSC. Additionally, it is a very quiet place to live with lots of families present that makes studying at home a breeze. The amenities are great and the traffic to HSC is not as bad as some make it out to be.

The apartment is in an excellent part of Morgantown close to I-79 & I-68. However, I do have to drive to campus every day, but I purposely elected to purchase a parking pass for 81S lot. The drive is never more than 30 minutes, which is when traffic is bad. Usually, the average drive time is closer to 20 minutes. Also, the complex is located in an area where there are many stores for grocery shopping or whatever else you might need. There is a Target, Walmart, GNC, Sam's Club, Giant Eagle, multiple gas stations, etc. The real downside is the price. It's not very friendly to a medical student, and I am only really living here because I am married & my wife and I are in a financial situation to do so. It would be a great place to consider if you had a roommate and wouldn't mind spending around $900.

The complex is in a great location and has lots of unique amenities. The apartments are newer and modern. The staff is great at providing timely responses and keeping facilities clean. Pet friendly and kind neighbors.

It’s a very nice complex with a ton of different amenities, including a dog park, play ground and pool among others. It is on the expensive side but the amenities and how close it is to university town center make up for that a little

If you are looking for a quiet living space, I would highly recommend Spark at Black Bear. The location is great for law students as the complex is located in University Town Center, close to various businesses for all your academic and dining needs.

I used to love BBV when it was still managed/owned by AB contracting. It was bought out by Spark and is now managed by Gates Hudson. Since the change, numerous amenities have disappeared. The new staff is not as friendly. I will not be renewing my lease here as my rent will go up to almost $1600 per month and I will have to pay a $500 "amenity fee." I love my actual apartment unit. The appliances are new and it's a great space. I just cant afford $1600/month for 800 square feet of space.

Truly most amazing apartment complex there is. The cost is entirely worth it given the staff and amenities. Maintenance orders are filled within a day, the complex is brand new, and there are so many extra benefits. There is a pool, 24 hour gym, tanning bed, golf simulator, conference room, business space with a Mac desktop, a coffee bar, a dog park, a play area for children outside, and a space with a bathtub to groom your pets! It is family friendly, extremely well kept, and safe. It is also a great location with plenty of businesses on the same road and is just about 12 minutes from the law school. Rent price varies based on apartment size, floor level, and balcony view. A better view, a top floor apartment, or a larger apartment will all increase price.

Black Bear Village is relatively higher in price in comparison to the rest of the apartments in the Morgantown area, however this complex provides a quiet environment to foster a student's studies. Black Bear offers varies amenities to its residents including tanning beds, a gym, pool, etc. and its tremendous location provide a law student with everything they would need during the semester within a 5-10 minute drive. I would recommend these apartments to anyone who is new to the Morgantown area.

Living here during law school has its perks, despite the cost. My one bedroom apartment is incredibly spacious which is wonderful for me, my boyfriend, and my cat. The lobby and rooftop terrace provide amazing study spaces when I’m tired of sitting at my desk. The pool is a great place to relax when I’m finished up working for the day. There are no undergrad students here; it’s primarily professional adults and retired adults. This makes it super quiet which is perfect for endless hours of studying. The staff here is so friendly and accommodating. This apartment is definitely at the top end of my budget, but it’s worth every penny.