At first, things went fine. Utilities are included in rent, which was good. Shower had great pressure. In the heart of downtown, a stone's throw from the state capitol.

The building is very old. There's a very loud train nearby that can be loud at night.

Unfortunately, the pest problem became a dealbreaker. Multiple cockroaches, dead and alive, found throughout the building. The morning I found one in my room was the morning I knew I could not stay. Landlord tried to gaslight me hard on this and tried to threaten me with a lawyer. All utilities are gas powered, which is usually fine, except one morning, there was a gas leak left on for hours but no evacuation order: huge hazard.

The building is right by the bus station, so if you don't have a car, it's a great way to get around town, but ultimately, I found it far more convenient to just live closer to the school and have groceries delivered.

My studio apartment was cramped: kitchen so small almost no room to store food or cook.

It worked when I needed to find a new place in town fast, but I would never move back there.

There aren't any amenities besides a small gym with a treadmill, so if you're looking for a place with all the bells and whistles this may not be for you. However, it's a secure building, rent is way cheaper than a lot of other places, utilities are included, and maintenance requests are handled very quickly. The location is also great because it's in a quiet area but is a 10 minute walk from Broadway and other downtown attractions! It's also a 5 minute walk from the bus station if you plan to commute by public transportation.

This location is right next to the bus depot, which would be perfect for someone without a license/ international. Property has some issues and is pretty old, but can't beat the location for the price.