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Jamestown apartments

 If you like having a lot of options available when it comes to finding somewhere to live, United Apartments could be the place for you. Whether you want to be right downtown, minutes from campus or on the outskirts of Mount Pleasant, in a one-bedroom apartment or a six-bedroom townhome, United has an option for you. 

“Whether you want to be right next to campus in West Campus or further away at somewhere like Jamestown, we have a variety of different places to offer with great prices,” Jamestown Leasing Manager Alisha Millis said.

United makes apartment searching easy— Their website has video tours, floor plans, and pricing available. There’s also a ‘Roommates Needed’ page on their website to help simplify the process of finding roommates! 

Select United Apartments complexes offer free gyms memberships, Wi-Fi, and free shuttle services. All of their apartments are pet-friendly with a slight, one-time charge. With so many different types of locations and properties to choose from, you’re bound to find the right place for you with United.


Deerfield Village

If you like having a lot of options available when it comes to finding somewhere to live, United Apartments could be the place for you. Whether you want to be right downtown, minutes from campus or on the outskirts of Mount Pleasant, in a one-bedroom apartment or a six-bedroom townhome, United has an option for you. 

“Whether you want to be right next to campus in West Campus or further away at somewhere like Jamestown, we have a variety of different places to offer with great prices,” Jamestown Leasing Manager Alisha Millis said.

United makes apartment searching easy— Their website has video tours, floor plans, and pricing available. There’s also a ‘Roommates Needed’ page on their website to help simplify the process of finding roommates! 

Select United Apartments complexes offer free gyms memberships, Wi-Fi, and free shuttle services. All of their apartments are pet-friendly with a slight, one-time charge. With so many different types of locations and properties to choose from, you’re bound to find the right place for you with United.


Copper Beech apartments

Bigger is better, right? Copper Beech believes students shouldn’t have to compromise between a spacious, comfortable living space and affordability— they offer their residents townhomes from 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom to 4 bedroom and 4.5 bathroom, all with lots of space!

Plus, all Copper Beech townhomes have just been fully renovated with new vinyl plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and a 50-inch TV in the living room. And for those residents who choose a fully-furnished town home, there is a new designer furniture package.

“Not only do we have the largest apartments that will make you feel right at home, but we have all of the best amenities as well. We strive to provide our residents the best possible service as they venture through life changing moments,” Community Manager Andrew Rhode said. “Our focus is our residents, which is why this year we went through a whole new clubhouse remodel that would benefit our residents’ needs.”

There’s plenty for residents to do, as Copper Beech definitely doesn’t lack amenities with a massive 24-hour fitness center, pool with a sun deck, new library, new social lounge, volleyball court, indoor and outdoor basketball courts, a game room and tanning booths. 

Copper Beech has a friendly staff who want to get to know their resident, Rhode said. Being a CMU alumnus himself, he encourages everyone to stop by the office anytime, even if it’s just to say hi.


Casa Loma apartments

AMG Housing provides all kinds of different affordable rental options for students—

Houses, duplexes and apartments starting at just $230 a month! At Casa Loma or Lexington Ridge, you can choose from two to six-bedroom apartments or townhomes, available furnished or unfurnished. No money is due at signing and ten-month, 12-month or custom leases are available. 

The AMG Housing staff members point out that AMG prides itself in making your living experience at Casa Loma and Lexington Ridge as comfortable, safe, fun and affordable as possible. 

Each property has its own great perks. If you live at Lexington Ridge, you’ll have a basketball court and sand volleyball. Casa Loma has a bunch of new, 4-bedroom 4.5-bathroom townhomes with a large deck attached.

All students who live with AMG will get free high-speed internet and trash and a prompt 24-hour maintenance staff who will make your needs a priority. A free shuttle service is also available, although most properties are walking distance to campus. Come find your home with AMG!


Campus Habitat apartments

Let’s face it, who wants to pay for a commuter pass? Save some money when you sign at Campus Habitat which is only a five-minute walk away from Campus! With its great location, you’d also be able to walk to Kelly Shorts Stadium, The Cabin and Bell’s Pizza. 

“Campus Habitat is the best choice for students due to our proximity to campus,” Assistant Property Manager Evan Curtice said. “Not only is it more convenient to walk to class, but we also include all the utilities in our rent! Couple that with some of the lowest rates in Mount Pleasant and that makes us one of the most budget friendly complexes as well.”

Water, Trash, Sewer, Basic Cable, Wi-Fi, and even Electric up to $25 per person is included! All of their 1-6 Bedroom apartments are available fully furnished and pet friendly. For your furry friends, Campus Habitat has two ‘Bark Parks’ on their property. 

There will be plenty of things to keep you entertained if you live at Campus Habitat: You’ll have access to unlimited tanning, unlimited printing for residents, and a clubhouse with ping pong and a pool table so you won’t have to compromise fun for an affordable apartment!


The Village at Bluegrass virtual tour

When you decide to live with Village at Bluegrass you can rest assured— they provide their residents with on-site security officers at night, so you know your safety is their top priority. 

You can choose from their spacious, fully-furnished 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments, which all come with full-size washers and dryers and private balconies.

Community is important at the Village at Bluegrass. When you live with them, you’ll be about to enjoy all kinds of community events throughout the year; such as Pasta Night, Binge Watch Wednesday and BBQ – just to name a few.

“One of the most important things we have here is our community feel, and how involved our team is with knowing our residents,” Leasing and Marketing Director Lacey Leonard said.

Bluegrass residents can enjoy lots of community-oriented amenities in the 24-hour clubhouse, like the fitness center, indoor basketball court, a resort-style pool, coffee bar, a computer lab with free printing and emergency maintenance services. 

It’s all about you at the Village at Bluegrass.


Bestro LLC Student Housing

If you choose to live with Bestro LLC, you’ll be living in an apartment or house that’s unlike any of your friends’ places. You’ve probably seen some of their unique properties along the north end of campus, each with their own name and look: The Alamo, The Gauntlet, Camelot Carriage House, The Rock, The Grotto, The Emerald, The Pinery, The Apollo, The Cottage, The Capital, The Continental, The Gem, Pinehaven, Crestview and The Chalet.

Bestro LLC has a variety of properties to suit any student’s lifestyle. Some properties have studio apartments available or some have as many as 11 bedrooms, perfect for sorority and fraternity overflow or team housing. 

All of the properties are within walking distance to campus, so you won’t have to worry about getting a commuter pass. Plus, all Bestro properties have ample parking space, no passes required. They’re also all pet friendly at no extra charge, and include a flat screen TV in every living room. 

“Bestro LLC is a small business that treats its tenants like family. We are CMU alumni-owned, so we know what it’s like to be a student,” Property Owner Ron Osborne said. “We offer one-on-one attention and will do our best so you have the best year living with us.”


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