The rent is less expensive than surrounding, off-campus apartments, and the free parking and proximity to the law school campus make it very affordable and convenient. It's very bare bones with some "cheaper" appliances and furnishings, but that is what probably makes it less expensive. Maintenance is very prompt, and it's easy (and free) to reserve community rooms for events! Great apartments for the short time we're at school!

On campus housing

Probably the best thing about it is that there is nothing really bad. Oh, and its safe. Everything else is kinda Irvine blah.

I have been living in the PV for almost 2 years and never found a significant problem. The building is good and everything is working.
Summer could be a little challenging because the PV does not equipped with AC. However, for me Irvine is not too hot during the summer, so its good.

I have a 1b/1b studio in Palo Verde. It is the size of a large hotel room. Kitchen is in the bedroom. No Frills, not a lot of storage. It is a 4 minute bike ride downhill to Merage. You really cannot beat $849 in Irvine, CA.

If you are looking to party or go to bars, living on campus or in Irvine in general is probably not for you.

I have a two-year old. So on campus housing is literally the best. Less pricey than off-campus. Lots of kids in PV and VP. Free parking and walking distance to campus.

Quite old apartments but super close to the school and with a really good price. The environment is friendly and the location in Irvine close to Newport and Laguna is awesome.

Sometimes ants problem bothers since it's a ground floor apartment.

The place is cheap, but it hasn't been kept up well. Window sills were filthy. Linoleum and bathtub were stained with filth. Fire alarm goes off for no reason and PV maintenance can't figure it out. BUT it is also a cheap option and like anything else, you get what you pay for.

Living in Palo Verde has its perks. I was opposed to living on campus initially, but it is so much more affordable than anything in Irvine, Newport Beach, or Costa Mesa. My apartment is extremely spacious, and has: a full kitchen; two bathrooms; a walk-in hallway closet; and lots of windows and good airflow. It's within walking distance of campus (10 minutes to law school), the gym (5 minutes), within 1.5 miles of open space hiking/running (a quick run or 20 minute walk to Bommer canyon), and a 10 minute drive from the beach. The University Town Center, which has a movie theatre, Trader Joes, and a bunch of restaurants, is a 15 minute walk or 2 minute drive away. Palo Verde also has a bunch of organic gardens, with plots (although you have to get on a waiting list for the plots). I plan on staying here throughout law school. It's also very social, as many of the law students live either in Palo Verde, or a 2 minute walk away in Verano.