Washburn Village

Living on campus is not everyone's cup of tea but personally, the closeness to the law school, my ability to have my own space, the security of a gated complex, the free parking, and the rules keeping things quiet and clean make it worth it. The apartment themselves have a living room and kitchen (minus an oven), hardwood floors, a full bathroom for every 2 roommates, giant windows, and come fully furnished. The community building is nice with a pool table, patio space with a grill, and a fireplace. You can check out items from the front desk for cleaning or entertainment. The grounds are lovely, I see bunnies and other animals in there constantly.

It's slightly more expensive on the month to month than living elsewhere but the benefits, the included utilities, and the fact that the apartment is fully furnished more than make up for it. Also, there are lots of other graduate and law students living there so it wouldn't be hard to get roommates in similar programs / situations. If you ever have problems there are staff to help you resolve them and in a worst case you can be moved to a different apartment in the complex without getting trapped by a lease.

Living on campus at Washburn Village is a good experience. The roommates can be a real drag, but the rent is comparable. The law school is nearby and so is the gym, which is free as a student.