OT: Apartment choices for incoming junior

[Wesson Bulldog]

Longtime reader, seldom a poster. MSU alumni COBI class of '93. Been back to campus a few dozen times since about 2000. Mostly we come to football games, tailgate for a bit, then pack up and go home afterwards. Sometimes we get a bite to eat at the Grill. Have been catching rides on the shuttle bus from DT STarkville during football games the past three seasons. SO, I'm currently only slightly familiar with the lay of the land.
Here's my issue:
My child is entering MSU this fall after two years at Co-Lin. She is looking at renting an apartment with 2 or 3 roommates.
I need some information from y'all on options, considering I don't want to spend $500 a month or more. Would like something already furnished.
What are your suggestions?

 

[RocketDawg]

My niece has an apartment at 21, which is right by the traffic circle (I think where Blackjack starts). It's maybe a mile off Hwy 12, turning by the Hampton Inn. There are 4 of them, and each has her own room and bathroom. It's pretty nice and secure with a locked complex entrance gate.

Here's one link (there are others when you Google). Looks like it fits in your price range. http://www.apartments.com/21-apartments-starkville-ms/3tgdrre/

 

[Wesson Bulldog]

Thanks RD!

 

[TNT.sixpack]

Don't know about 21, but the Pointe and Aspen Heights are right there off BlackJack. My son was at the Pointe- 4 BR, 4BA. He was able to walk to class each day. Price was $485 which included furnishings and all utilities. Aspen Heights is a little nicer and newer complex and I think its about $500 or slightly more. That seems to be the going rate in that area for somethign furnished.

 

[futaba.79]

what type of gun..........

did he pack walking from the Pointe?

 

[xxxWalkTheDawg]

My nephew stayed at The Pointe with some others and liked it. There is a concrete sidewalk that is a straight shot right past the twin towers building, next to Simrall, then right onto the drill field. 10 minute walk to class without having to step foot on blackjack. No rush for parking everyday.

 

[bulldog2488]

I stayed at Little London (close to the Veranda) for three years while I was in school at State. I think each of us (3 bedroom) paid about $270 a person. The apartments are a tad bit old, but they were nice and well kept. I loved staying at Little London. I also stayed at Glenn Hollow (near Stromboli's) for a year when I was in Grad school at State. Glenn Hollow is more expensive than Little London but its nicer and closer to campus. Both of those are managed by Tabor Management. I had a good experience at both. Hope that helps.

 

[57stratdawg]

I like 21, but she's going to need roommates if you want the price to be around $500. I lived at Colonial Arms for a while (behind Abners) and it's around that price point. She could get a 'one bedrooms, one study' for probably $500-600. Apartments aren't furnished, but it's a nice location and real quiet.

 

[Drewbowski]

I lived in a 3 br at The Pointe my final 1.5 years at State and it was perfect for my walk to Bowen. I could tell the lay of the land had gone downhill for my final semester and really regretted signing that 2nd lease. The Pointe sued me for 200 bucks because they said that my room had damage after I had several employees inspect the place after I moved out. I enjoyed my time there as it was the first time it had students but I believe the management needed work. I can't really comment on it lately but it was OK. A lot of kids from JUCO there too.

 

[Requiem For A Dawg]

Start looking for things around the Cotton District. They are cheap and walking distance from campus. My brother and I lived in the tall brick apartments you can drive in between beside the Catholic Church for $700 total 2 bedroom. This was back in 2011. Loved every minute of the time I lived in the CD. Still get depressed driving by my old apartment knowing someone else is living in it.

 

[The Peeper]

My daughter was @ The Pointe last year, I was extremely glad when she moved out. Management problems, trying to charge us for furniture that was never there and I witnessed several large parties that spilled over outside w/ people climbing on others cars, fights, trash never picked up, cops called all the time. I would never let my daughter live there again, but it is very convenient!

 

[The Maroon Pug]

I had apartments at The Links and Little London when i was in school a few years back. Personally I loved Little London, only a mile from campus and they were cheap but still in good condition.

 

[ronpolk]

Start looking for things around the Cotton District. They are cheap and walking distance from campus. My brother and I lived in the tall brick apartments you can drive in between beside the Catholic Church for $700 total 2 bedroom. This was back in 2011. Loved every minute of the time I lived in the CD. Still get depressed driving by my old apartment knowing someone else is living in it.

I lived in the CD too. Rented a house with a few people. Loved loving there.

 

[KurtRambis4]

I've heard

the prices of places in the district have started to reflect their demand. No idea if this is true, though. I had a place there in grad school that was $400/mo and utilities were <$100.

 

[Wesson Bulldog]

Thanks for all the replies. I lived in Action Townhouses and Greentree Roach Motel for two years at dirt cheap rent, so all this is kinda new to me.

 

[croomsGolfCart]

I've been at State since 2011 and graduate this year,

to echo others, walking to campus is very convenient if living at the Pointe or 21. I will say 21 and the Pointe have both drastically declined since 2010, specifically the clientele and management. This is to be expected with the "corporate style" apartments. Stay away from Campus Trails which is in the same driveway as the Pointe. Helix will be brand new and it's near the roundabout toward the band building. Some positives about places like the Pointe, 21, and Aspen Heights is the fact each student is responsible for their own lease, furnished, all expenses are included except utility overcharges, and each person has a deadbolt lock to get in their personal bedroom with a private bathroom.

Most of my friends have places behind City Bagel which is perfect walking distance to the Cotton District and an easy drive onto campus via Collegeview past Dudy Noble and the Hump. Pecan Place and Southern Shade are 2 places that I've been in behind City Bagel both are nice (unfurnished, a little older but very well maintained) but they are 1 and 2 bedrooms.

There are a lot of apartments currently being thrown up right beside the Grill, across from the cemetery near Little Dooey and City Bagel, and another new set on Russell Street beside the McCalsiter's/Papa John's/Copy Cow shopping center near the Marathon gas station.

I've lived in 21 Apartments since living on campus my freshman year and I'm beyond ready to get out of there, specifically dealings with management, overcharges for Utilities, noise, clientele, and limited guest parking.

In the end, I sucked it up and lived at 21 and would have lived at the Pointe as well strictly for the ease of a 8-10 minute walk to not have to fight traffic daily because it is a nightmare especially with most of the road on Engineering Row closed due to the expansion of the Library. I've stayed with friends a good bit and having a place walking distance or in the Cotton District is awesome for gameday, Bulldog Bash, and going out.

Best thing I would suggest, take a trip up here look around and take some tours of any places they're interested in.

 

[IBleedMaroonDawg]

Great Username!**

 

[StillTbonewannabe]

Just don't rent from Crabtree, those people are douche bags that will try to screw you over. Happened to me and then my sister in law even though I told her not to rent from them.