First, the pros: The location is awesome for getting to class, it takes about 5 minutes by car. The community amenities are also nice, they’re currently renovating all the apartments to include in-unit washer-dryers, updated appliances in the kitchen, hardwood (though honestly probably laminate) floors, and new bathroom fixtures. The pools and hot tubs are great for relaxing in your few free moments and the fitness center is currently being enlarged, which will be a welcome improvement. A relatively large proportion of incoming medical students also tend to settle here, so it’s easy to have impromptu movie nights and get togethers.
The cons: the rooms are pretty small (at least in the three bedroom townhouse model- for instance, I couldn’t fit a desk, bookshelf, bed, and dresser in my bedroom, which is a pretty standard amount of furniture) and the rent doesn’t include any utilities, so on top of what is listed as base rent, you’re still responsible for water, electricity, internet, garbage. They also charge you a common areas service fee, presumably for the upkeep of the pools/fitness center/grounds, etc. They also will charge you a monthly fee and extra deposit for cats or dogs, so if you have pets, be aware you’ll be paying more.

Newport North is a luxury apartment community at the intersection of Jamboree and University Drive in Newport Beach. The buildings are two stories and the apartments range from 1 to 3 bedrooms. The community is within walking easy distance of the post office, Starbucks, yoga, restaurants, Petco, Back Bay and Bonita Creek park. It's about a 5 minute drive to Ralphs or Pavilions, 10 minute drive to UCI, Fashion Island, or Corona del Mar.

There is plenty of free parking for residents and guests, multiple pools and spas, laundry rooms, fitness rooms, and dog cleanup stations. The residents are mainly working professionals and a few seniors and young families. People mostly keep to themselves. Large dogs are allowed with extra rent and deposit, which is rare among the Irvine Company apartments (most allow only cats and small dogs).

Management is on-site and very polite and helpful. Maintenance needs are handled immediately through an online request system. The prices are high, as would be expected for this area. All in all, this is a very safe, quiet, clean and well-maintained neighborhood.

Newport North is great. They have pet friendly apartments if you have a dog, and there is plenty of parking for visitors. There are also two gyms and three swimming pools.

Great apartment complex. Extremely close to campus with easy freeway access. The apartments are quiet and spacious. The only issue is that there is not a washer and dryer in unit. Need to use community washer/dryers which are located throughout the property.