Hi everyone, I’m a graduate student at Notre Dame moving in with my girlfriend, and we’re looking for apartment recommendations for the next 3–4 years. Hoping to get some local insight before we sign anything.
Our budget is around $2000/month including all utilities and fees. We prefer quiet and safe areas with in unit laundry. I have a car so we’re open to living a bit further out, and we’ve already toured several places in Mishawaka and Granger.
Right now we’re trying to decide between Grey Ridge, Indian Lakes, and Williamsburg on the Lake — these are more affordable and we could get a 2BR within budget. We’re also considering The Springs at Mishawaka and Elevate on Main, but at those prices we could only afford a 1BR.
Any thoughts on these specific complexes, like the management, maintenance, noise, and heating bills in winter. Is it worth paying more for a 1BR at a newer complex, or better to get a 2BR at a more modest one?
Thanks in advance.