Northwood

3 floors, in a kid-friendly, safe neighborhood

I've enjoyed living at Northwood V so far. It's extremely family oriented and everyone has been nice. Management is very hands on and if you need a repair they'll often fix it same-day. I'm also a 30-second walk from a bus that goes straight to central campus. The Bus comes every 10 minutes and gets you to campus in <20.

The major downside is it definitely feels old and our floors are super creaky, but you can't beat it for the price.

Convenient, spacious, affordable. Great neighborhood for couples and young families. Parking is ~$80/car for the year. Located on North campus close to several grocery stores. Free U-M bus to hospital and medical school. Utilities included. Private basement with laundry. Repair services are responsive.

I haven’t had any unsatisfactory experiences while living in Northwoods. When I lost my mailbox key, the community center was quick to assist me with obtaining a new one. When my kitchen sink clogged, the utilities staff promptly came to my residence and unclogged the drain. All around, an amicable environment that even has a playground for my four-year-old to play on. I would recommend Northwoods to a graduate student with a family.

The Northwood apartments are a great option for students wanting more space than a typical Ann Arbor apartment would provide, but at a comparable price. The landlord is the University, which is great. Apartment units can be shared among a family unit, among friends, or among roommates who previously did not know one another but were placed in an apartment together by the University housing staff. Many units are currently empty, but the application process is slow, so you should apply as early as possible online. Also, move-in dates are often weeks after the lease signing, so applying early is important. The UM bus system runs every 10 minutes right from Northwood to North Campus and Central Campus, and back again, for free. It's also relatively close to the North Campus Recreation Building, which is free for students to use.

I remained in this unit for 3 years. It is townhome style with stairs, 2 bedrooms, a study, 1 bath and a basement with washer/dryer. It started to grow on me since enrolling as a master student at Taubman in 2017. Very convenient access to UM bus services which get me to class at Taubman and SPH very quickly. The neighborhood is also very quiet and safe, since there are people all around you. I have even knocked on neighbor's doors to for eggs and flour and both were very much willing to provide extra. Facilities crew works fast and it is easy to make an order request to get something fixed or checked out. Very affordable rent (probably the best in all of AA) for the size of the home AND in-house washer/dryer. It is truly a great housing option.

Convenient on-campus with access to Umich bus and children center.
Close to supermarket

Best graduate student housing neighborhood, lots of families and a frequent bus route to north and main campus.

Northwood V is cheap - heat, electricity, laundry and internet are all included in the rent. That said, the apartments are dark and (in my case) pretty grimy. Bedrooms are pretty small. The bus system is fine.

The catch is that Northwood is close to Taubman, but it is really quiet - if you want to socialize where you live, you should probably try central campus options. The rent is a flat rate; so you don't have to worry about utilities. Northwood II specifically has small rooms and only one bathroom for two roomies to share.