Campus West

it has a huge noise issue. the windows and wooden walls are the worst. and unfortunately, it seems Campus West could not care less about that.

I constantly fail to fall asleep in the night because of the noise and get woke up by the annoying noise of trash trucks in the early morning. And I can literally hear every step of the person living upstairs, as well as the conversations and sneezes of my neighbors. one time I was in my living room and I was able to sing along with my neighbor while she played Umbrella by Rihanna when she was cooking.

sometimes I lay in the bed with my eyes closed, as I listen to all those noises coming from my windows and walls, I started to wonder whether I am a homeless living under a bridge or living right next to a highway with trucks passing by, nonstop.

Campus West apartments come fully furnished and all utilities included, with electricity only covered up to $40/month. There is no parking provided, so you will have to pay for a parking pass through SU. The furnishings provided are a very bare minimum. The bed provided is not a mattress, it's a thin cot. The studio apartment is ~340 sq. feet and does not provide a dining table or chair, only a desk and desk chair is provided. The walls are so thin that you can easily hear people next door. If you get an apartment on the side facing the valley, the view is nice but there is a LOT of noise from the highway right across the street and there is also a cargo train that runs through right below the building sometimes at 2am. I picked this apartment because I wanted to be close to the law school, and not have to rush to get to class, which was one of the few perks. But overall Campus West is extremely overpriced for the value received.

Covid hit and I’ve been stuck laying the rent there. Easily cost me ten thousand dollars and I was provided with no relief. Also the management is shady and increased our rent after we signed on the dotted line. I’ll never go back.

Overpriced and not that comfortable; you’re only paying for easy access to Dineen

The apartments are large, new, safe, and very close to the law school. Maintenance is quick to respond and fix problems. Leasing office open for long hours. Very pet friendly. Nice large study spaces. Gym is clean. Private bathrooms are nice.

Unfriendly management, friendly maintenance who respond quickly, and great proximity to school.

For a studio apartment, it's pretty hard to complain. The ceilings are high with big windows and the furniture included is nice enough. The problem is based on the pandemic. In February of 2020 I was forced to renew for a 12 month lease instead of the 10 month agreements that I had been able to request both prior years. That wouldn't be a huge problem, even if I do have an extra two months on the lease; except, the pandemic has made some conditions of the lease truly miserable. I am prevented from subletting for only part of my lease term - I was told that I would need to find a subletter for the entirety of the lease term or I would be on the hook for the entirety. The lease became simply a burden once the pandemic made physical attendance at the College of Law uncertain. I do currently live in the apartment, but am leaving 3 months early to study for the bar in the state in which I am seeking admission. I am therefore stuck with rent payments for an apartment that I am prevented from finding a subletter for.

My roommates and I have not enjoyed our time living in Campus West. The furniture that our apartment is furnished with is not in great condition. We can hear our upstairs neighbors throughout the entire day, which is not ideal for taking online classes. The temperature of our apartment is also never comfortable. Some rooms are very cold, while others are very hot. There is also no pantry and very little storage space in the kitchen, which is also not ideal for a space meant to house 4 people.

There are some good things about Campus West, though. The staff that work here are really nice. And it is very close to the law school, which is where my roommates and I attend. But, these benefits do not outweigh the issues I listed above. For the amount we pay in rent, it just seems like we are not getting our money's worth.

The apartments at CW are fine. Nothing special, nothing terrible. However, they are incredibly expensive ($1,325/month) per person in a 2 bedroom apartment. This price includes very few amenities, but does cover electric and water. It is very convenient to the law school, which is the only real perk it has. Management can be tough to deal with occasionally, but are usually reasonable. The building is very safe, which is the only other good thing about it.

Campus West is conveniently located near the law school. It is fairly new, so you cannot beat the fixtures and such. However, it is right next to the highway and train tracks, so it is constant but unpredictable noise that you will never get used to. On top of it, management does not care to enforce the rules on the very expensive lease, so be prepared to stay up most of the night listening to the 5 people living in the 1- bedroom above you as they scream, stomp, and throw their furniture. Once you finally fall asleep, the smoke alarm will inevitably go off. If you are lucky enough to have better neighbors, you will still hear everything in the halls and smell every blunt in the building. If you have the money to spare, it is kinda nice, but unnecessary if you can drive ten minutes to school. If you do not have a car, save money by getting a cheaper place than CW and buy one. It would also be nice to live somewhere else with some reliable internet. FYI, there is no free printing despite their advertisements.