Management is pretty good and a lot of upgrades units are becoming available. Great for couples, families, pet owners, etc. 3 minute walk from great grocery store. Shuttle from the leasing office runs to Ross and back many times per day at convenient times for class.

Nice to have a lot of space and a big community of Rossers. Wish they ran the shuttle more frequently - traveling by bus although can get annoying on nights/ weekends and you'll end up using Uber/ Lyft a lot!

Great place for couples and pets

It is cheaper than down town apartments. You also get more space. The only thing to consider is the commute. Different from living in down town, you need to use shuttle, bus and Uber to commute. But I get used to the commute.

Woodbury gives you more room for your money. There are three types of units (basic, mid-level, or upgraded) - I chose basic which means the kitchen has older looking appliances and linoleum flooring. The plus side is that I’m allowed to paint and hang nails. Some of my friends have the upgraded option and it does look nicer, with a wood looking kitchen floor, nicer appliances, and crown molding. It wasn’t worth the extra cost to me, but they love it.

Cons: Depending where your apartment is located, you could be far away from the clubhouse (like me). It’s a minor inconvenience but in the winter is tougher to get there and use the gym. Another con is that because it’s dog-friendly, you can hear your neighbors’ dogs when closer to your front door (like when sitting in the living room).

Pros: The clubhouse is great with free printing, a gym, and a pool for the warmer months. The staff are responsive and maintenance requests are filled quickly.

My wife came to Ross with me as a partner and she loves the environment of Woodbury gardens. Also, the apartments have a pretty decent space and the management is extremely responsive. If you need any repair they try to do that in less than 24h.

The community is ideal for people in couple or student parents with young families. The application process is unfair as you are required to pay down $1000 non-refundable to hold a spot for you.

I have lived in Woodbury for two years, and it is a gem. The community center is great, pool and gym! Even Peloton bikes :) Free parking all over, and covered spots available as well. We have so much space in our unit, it is a townhouse standalone, laundry in unit with a huge basement as well. Woodbury is pet friendly and has a dog park! (Sadly don't have my own but I play with all the neighborhood pets which is so fun). It is a little farther from Ross than other options, but it has a shuttle that runs straight to Ross multiple times a day, as well as easy access to the public bus. (Also very walkable, about 25 minutes). also...LARGE closets!!

I have lived at Woodbury for 4 months and it has been a great experience. The apartment is big enough to have people come over. You actually feel that you have a home and not just a bedroom. One of the big upsides is that a lot of people live there so you will meet different people during breakfast, while taking the shuttle/bus to Ross, or even at the gym.

I can only find two "downsides": one is that it is "far" from Ross/downtown, and by far I mean a 7 minute ride/30 minute walk. This is usually not a problem but waiting for the bus takes time (which is scarce at the MBA) and it getting an Uber every time can add up to a lot ($7-8). This downside is usually compensated by the fact that several people live there so you can share the Uber. The other downside would be that there are some apartments located on the bottom floor so the lightning situation becomes tricky: if you open the shades people from outside can see you but if you don't open them then lightning isn't great. I honestly believe the upsides outweigh the downsides by a lot, but it varies from person to person. In any case, if distance is not an issue I would recommend visiting because one visit can change your mind: the place is beautiful.

Great for those who wants to meet other people. You can easily build a community of friends. Convenient ammenities such as a couple of playgrounds for kids, clubhouse with business center, gym and game room. Nice pool during the summer! Beneficial location: close to central campus but far away from the noise of downtown. During the school year they provide a shuttle that runs several times a day from the clubhouse to central campus.