The Landings at Notre Dame

Very peaceful living quarters, new apartment complex, friendly neighbors. It might not have the same amenities as The Foundry or The Overlook and can be a bit far distance-wise, but it's worth it for some peace of mind. It is a very short commute to campus (7 mins by car, 45 mins walking), but there is a free shuttle that runs every 40 mins Monday-Friday. The shuttle can be unreliable but has significantly improved on timing over the last year.

The apartments are well maintained and new. The floor plans are economical but are a tight fit for families of 4+. However, the rent is low, close to campus, and the staff is supportive.

The complex is meant for graduate/doctorate with tamiles but if they have spare apartments they will open it to everyone. It’s very quiet and relatively close to campus with plenty of parking and a bus that runs to campus. The apartment itself is very spacious and beautiful.

Its okay for the price

The construction materials used to build the landing are of very poor quality. The walls are paper-thin, as are the windows, and you can feel the cold bleeding through them in the winter. There is a very loud highway behind the complex, and you can hear the constant droning of trucks.

The parking is $200 a year, and the whole location is very secluded - not any nearby amenities, and you might feel isolated socially. ALL UTILITIES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RENT LIKE A NORMAL RENT - you will be charged for water, trash removal, etc., so the effective rate will be higher.

Finally, the actual apartments DO NOT HAVE DOOR CHAINS, and the maintenance man, has on occasion, knocked quickly and entered without notice. The police and fire departments will also have a key to your unit, so look elsewhere if you value your privacy, peace of mind, and 4th amendment rights.

The Landings is a great place for families, single students, or married couples. Apartments are basically new (renew two years ago), every complex unit has its own access, parking is accessible, school buses come into the facilities, the internet is provided by the University of Notre Dame so you can have access to the VPN and it works generally pretty good. It's a quiet complex, there is a playground and a lot of space for the kids to play, it is within the Family Center which is a plus if you have little kids. In general terms, the management is really efficient. The only thing that I would try to improve is to match the term leases with the schedule of classes.

It is definitely worth the price. The quality is excellent. The only downside is that we have no space in The Landings to meet up with friends. It is also a little further from school than other houses. But the cost-benefit is really worth it. Great environment, and quality of apartments.

I had to do two leases with the Landings. One from May to July, and another from Aug to July. Management team wouldn't allow early termination after graduation in May.

The management office is not so responsible. Tend to avoid to fix difficult and expensive issues like boiler and hot water. Shuttle doesn't run during weekends, breaks, and other event times. Far from everything. If you don't have a car, not a good choice.

It’s a tight space but well kept. The short walk to the playground and family resource center is a huge plus. The staff is very accommodating and helpful.