This is a great gated community for families, especially those with small children. There are lots of playgrounds and outdoor space for them to play and socialize. The garden plots are also great if you can get a spot. The only downside are the communal laundry rooms where you have to pay for each use. There is also an ongoing issue with package theft and there appears to be no resolution.

Definitely better than anything else you'd get within 10 miles of UCLA for this price. Quiet and good amount of storage.

It is a great apartment complex in terms of having many families around each other. It is also near a bus that goes directly to UCLA. While the rent is not objectively cheap, it is affordable relative to other housing in the area. Management is generally responsive to issues in terms of fixing any problems that arise in the apartment.

One negative is that there is little security for packages and mail, which are visible from the street. It’s also unclear how accommodating management has been to people who have suffered financially because of the pandemic.

Maintenance is prompt and kind, but noise levels are heavily dependent on whether you live near children. It is inexpensive rent for this area, but if you move a bit further afield it would be much easier to find a similar apartment at a lower price point. It is located immediate adjacent to a freeway, which is not so good. All in all a pretty average apartment complex. Rent should definitely be lower though, because this is student housing.

Really happy here!

Living in UCLA housing was a very convenient choice for me as I moved to LA from out of state and did not have an opportunity to tour apartments. The price is good for LA and the units are large and in good condition. The biggest issue I have noticed is the lack of a mail room, as package theft is extremely common. Although theft of mail and bikes is frequent, I have never had any concerns for my personal safety within the apartment complex. The location is further from campus than I expected, and it is quite far from a lot of off-campus things (such as most summer internships). It is reasonably convenient to get to campus, though, and I appreciate being in walking distance of several grocery stores.

Loved my time here, it is hard to beat the proximity to both the beach and campus for the price. Have to enter a lottery with Uasra to get it though.

The interior of the apartment (cupboards, stove, showers, etc.) is dated and in need of some replacements/ repairs, but the housing is affordable and most of the shared amenities are well maintained (playgrounds, grills, etc.) It is reasonable in terms of pricing, though the annual increases seem excessive. The school district is pretty abysmal, and U Village seems intentionally drawn out of a much stronger district (the people who live across the street enjoy much better public schools).

Awesome experience, no real complaints. Soundproofing is amazing, grounds are kept very clean, and all maintenance issues have been promptly dealt with. Apartment itself is simple and spacious in a very easy location for kids' schools, grocery stores, and proximity to LA's amenities. The community of residents is very welcoming, friendly, and safe. Couldn't think of a better place for young children to grow up in a major city. Only complaints are parking units are too small for some normal cars and location is not as close to UCLA campus as I'd like.

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