2C THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
APARTMENT GUIDE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2006
The end of the year is a lot of things for a lot of people. If you're not a senior, the end of the year can be a scramble to find internships, plan a quick getaway and find out where you are going to live and who are going to live with.
This is also the time when making friends with the guy with the pickup truck is really doing to pay off.
Or you can just take the shortcuts like me and probably end up with a box or two you haven't fully unpacked sitting in some closet somewhere.
Garcia is a Lenexa senior in journalism.
Cover photos by Amanda Sellers
Designed by Erin Baker
answer. "They like that our apartments are furnished," said Jackie Ferraro, leasing professional for The Reserve apartments, 2511 W. 31st Street. "Our apartments are also pretty cheap, and leases are individual so you don't have to worry about your roommates' rent. And for some reason, the free tanning seems to catch students' attention."
dents attention. Ferraro also said that at The Reserve most utilities are paid. The Reserve also offers free HBO, which tends to draw students in, she said.
Billy Garrett, Kansas City Kan., freshman, and his friends plan to move out of the dorms after this semester and are in the market for a place to live, specifically a townhome.
"There are limitations at the dorms, like having to check in at night," Garrett said. "I also want more space."
Garrett and his potential roommate have toured a variety of properties around Lawrence, including Leanna Mar townhomes, 4410 Clinton Parkway, Peppertree apartments and townhomes, 3100 W. 22nd St., The Reserve and South Pointe, 2166 W. 26th
2166 W. 26th St.
mining factors.
mining factors.
"Cost isn't that big of an issue, as long as it's reasonable," Garrett said. "Peppertec isn't that close to campus, but I don't mind riding the bus everyday."
"I want to feel at home and be com- fortable." Garrett said.
Garrett said that there are both pros and cons to having
Courtney Hutchison, location was key in choosing an apartment. Hutchison has been living atHighpointe apartments, 2001 W 6th St., for about six months.
Lawrence offers a variety of living opportunities, both on and off of campus, as for which one is the right choice, it is a matter of personal opinion.
but so, for example,
"It's close to campus."
Hutchison said. "It's a bike ride or a long walk, which can be
"We want a place with a basket-ball court, and a yard would be nice."
utilities included
At this point in the search, Garrett is leaning toward Pepperett, partially because of its basketball court. He said that cost and location are important, but not deter-
uities included.
"If utilities aren't included,
you can converse," Garrett said.
"But at the same time, you have
to pay bills to all those different
places. There are both ups and
downs."
nice sometimes. I also looked at some other apartments, including the Legends.
For Lawrence sophomore
but it was too far away."
but it was too far away. Hutchison likes where he lives for a variety of reasons.
"For the price, it's not bad."
Hutchison said. "There's enough room to move around, and the landlords work well with you. They are not going to cheat you
just because you are a student."
In addition to living in the dorms or in an apartment, townhome, or house, fraternities and sororites are another opportunity for student residence that can sometimes save money.
can sometimes
Nick Black, Tillamook Ore.,
senior, lives in Theta Chi fraternity.
mily:
"The rent is pretty cheap.
Cost was a big factor in deciding
where to live." Black said.
Black also likes the convenient location.
"It's close to campus and food," Black said.
Lawrence offers a variety of living opportunities, both on and off of campus, as for which one is the right choice, it is a matter of personal opinion.