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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
        FROM CURRENT STUDENTS

                 UCLA LAW

      HOUSING GUIDE
          2021

 HOUSING DATA             TOP PROPERTIES
 NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED  LANDLORD INFO
 APARTMENT RATINGS        RENTER RESOURCES

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HOUSING GUIDE 2021 UCLA LAW - HOUSING DATA NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED APARTMENT RATINGS - VeryApt
Where UCLA Law students live                     Who UCLA Law students live
                                                 with
                     45%   Westwood
                                                                          30%   Alone
                     25%   Mar Vista
                                                                          35%   Spouse/partner
                     15%   Sawtelle
                                                                          35%   Roommate
                     10%   Santa Monica
                                                                                (excluding spouse/
                     5%    Other                                                partner)

                                                 18% of UCLA Law students live with pets

What type of properties UCLA                     What size residences UCLA Law
Law students live in                             students live in
                     45%   Large property (50+                            15%   Studios
                           units)
                                                                          35%   One bedrooms
                     30%   Mid-size property
                           (20-49 units)                                  40%   Two bedrooms
                     25%   Small property (2-9                            10%   Three or more
                           units)                                               bedrooms

Distribution of property ratings                 Average rent by apartment size
                                                      $1,600
                                                      STUDIO
                                                      $2,000
                                                        1BR
                                                       $2,450
                                                        2BR

  20%      20%         30%        30%                 $4,000
                                                       3BR
 0 - 6.9   7 - 7.9    8 - 8.9      9+

Rent versus own                                  Commute methods
    95%
    Rent
    5%
    Own

                                                     44%         33%       13%          5%         2%
                                                     Driving    Public    Walking      Biking   Rideshare
                                                                Transit
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TABLE OF CONTENTS                GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
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2    HOUSING FACTS                                        like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
     Our data on housing                                  in rent.
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7    NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
     Most popular neighborhoods for UCLA                  Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set
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     9    Westwood

     11 Mar Vista
     12 Sawtelle                             ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
     13 Santa Monica                         All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
                                             renters in Los Angeles. We asked students to rate their
                                             apartments on a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
14   DATA TABLE
     Compiled from UCLA Law student
     reviews

16   APARTMENT RATINGS
     Top apartments, based on the feedback
     of UCLA Law students
                                                    Overall                        Value                    Management
     16 Most Popular
     17 Highest Rated
     18 Best for Amenities
     19 Best for Value

21   LANDLORDS                                    Amenities                      Location                        Safety
     Ratings for landlords and management
     companies                               Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
                                             buildings for UCLA Law students. If you are interested in
                                             additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
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NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for UCLA Law students

  1     Westwood                               2     Mar Vista                            Other Neighborhoods
45% of UCLA Law students                     25% of UCLA Law students                     less than 5% each

Because of its proximity to UCLA, its        Residents here are usually students or
attractive scenery within Westwood           other university affiliates. All enjoy the    5      Bel Air
Village, and its effortless blend of         convenience of living near a lot of action
sophistication and authenticity,             and are willing to endure the traffic and
Westwood is a very popular and active        street noise that goes along with all the     6      Palms
neighborhood.                                fun.

                                                                                           7      West LA

  3     Sawtelle                               4     Santa Monica                          8      Mid City West

15% of UCLA Law students                     10% of UCLA Law students

Residents here are usually students or       Santa Monica is great for students who
other university affiliates. All enjoy the   want to live in a walkable, safe area by
convenience of living near a lot of action   the beach and still have good nightlife
and are willing to endure the traffic and    and dining options. The neighborhood
street noise that goes along with all the    hosts fewer students than other areas
fun.                                         due to the timely commute to the UCLA
                                             campus and the difficult parking
                                             situation.

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Westwood
                                           Scenic LA Neighborhood

             ABOUT WESTWOOD

  Westwood offers very close proximity to the
     UCLA campus and a relatively walkable
   environment within Westwood Village. The
  nearby green spaces and the overall safe feel
  of the neighborhood make it a great option for
  families with young children and pets. Though
   Westwood is a relatively affordable area, in
     true LA fashion, the neighborhood still
   manages to maintain a measure of high-end
                     charm.

         Walkable        Close to Campus

      Student Friendly        Close to Transit

             MEDIAN RENTS IN WESTWOOD

 $1,640             $2,415             $3,175
    Studio           1 Bedroom          2 Bedroom

                                     WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT WESTWOOD
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Review by UCLA Law Student               10401 WILSHIRE       Review by UCLA Law student            LEVERING ARMS
Westwood is a great area for graduate and professional         Neighborhood is primarily UCLA students so you'll be
students who are not from LA. It is walkable (grocery,         around a bunch of your classmates which is good with
pharmacy, restaurants, etc.), which is nice. Campus is         many things open till late. You can walk to Anderson
close by, and a bus service runs from Weyburn directly         within 20 mins. if need be which is a plus and there are
to campus.                                                     plenty of stores and bars to keep people entertained.

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Mar Vista
                                    Laid-Back Haven Near The Coast

             ABOUT MAR VISTA

        Mar Vista is a low-key, residential
  neighborhood with convenient access to roads
   stretching all over West LA. A short drive to
  stores and a straight shot down Venice Blvd to
  the beach are huge pulls for the residents. The
     area is popular with students and young
 families who enjoy the laidback feel of the area.

     Safe       Limited Bars and Restaurants

         Nearby Stores           Residential

                 Beautiful Houses

             MEDIAN RENTS IN MAR VISTA

 $1,200             $1,375              $2,500
    Studio           1 Bedroom            2 Bedroom

                                        WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT MAR VISTA
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                                                               
Review by UCLA Law Student                                     Review by UCLA Law Student           WESTWOOD APTS
Very family oriented, with lots of single family               This is one of the safer areas in LA, it’s about a 15 to 20
residences. Great farmers market on Sunday and very            minute drive to UCLA, and the same distance to the
chill vibe. Some good restaurant choices on Venice, but        beach. It’s also conveniently right at the intersection of
also not far from Sawtelle’s Japanese food area.               the 405 and 10 highways. There is a very nice
                                                               neighborhood across the street where we can walk, and
                                                               there is a park. It is right next to a highway and Sawtelle
                                                               is a busy street, so it can be quite loud.

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Sawtelle
                                         Close To UCLA And The Beach

                ABOUT SAWTELLE

 Sawtelle is a popular option for UCLA students
   looking for proximity to campus and a short
  trip to the beach. While there are many great
   restaurants and shops in the area, some of
  them cater to a slightly older clientele and can
                      be a bit pricey.

             Lively       Great for Students

              Close to Campus            Safe

                        Bad Traffic

                MEDIAN RENTS IN SAWTELLE

 $1,800                $2,200              $2,900
    Studio               1 Bedroom              2 Bedroom

                                           WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT SAWTELLE
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Review by UCLA Law Student                         AMHERST RO.        Review by UCLA Law Student                  BARRY HILL
Many Anderson and UCLA students around so never a                      This neighborhood has a lot of UCLA Anderson
dull moment. The area feels comfortable even at night.                 students, it's close to campus, as well as some good
All of the worthy restaurants are on Sawtelle blvd which               ramen and bar options. I like living in this area because
is great if you appreciate ramen. You will most likely                 even though I don't have a car, I can always find a ride
branch out for more to do but it provides great proximity              with a fellow student in the area or take the bus which is
to UCLA and everywhere else                                            very close. Also, I like being within walking distance of
                                                                       restaurants.

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Santa Monica
                                       Coastal City With A Lot To Offer

             ABOUT SANTA MONICA

        Santa Monica is an iconic West LA
  neighborhood nestled right into the coast. You
 can enjoy upscale retail and restaurants on the
  Third Street Promenade, stroll down the Santa
      Monica Pier and visit the Pacific Park
  amusement park, and enjoy relaxing waves on
        the beach all in this beautiful city.

     Close to the Beach            Beautiful Views

     Relaxing         Third Street Promenade

             MEDIAN RENTS IN SANTA MONICA

 $2,100              $2,500               $4,100
    Studio             1 Bedroom            2 Bedroom

                                       WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT SANTA MONICA
                                                                  
Review by UCLA Law Student                            NMS 1548        Review by UCLA Law  SANTA MONICA SANDPIPER
Tons to do, close to the beach, easy commute to school                 Great neighborhood, great location. Wouldn't trade
and great proximity to most school events.                             living this close to the beach for anything.

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APARTMENT                                                   KEY
                                                                         Excellent for a category

  RATINGS
                                                              ••••                                      $$$$   $2400+ per renter
                                                               •••       Great                           $$$   $2280- $2399
                                                                ••       Average                         $$    $2190- $2279
                                                                 •       Below average                    $    < $2190
                                                                                                               * Prices subject to change and may
                                                                                                               vary significantly by room type

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  10401 Wilshire Apartments                               Apt        9.4      $$$$                       •••• •••• •••           •• ••••
  1816 Fairburn Ave                                       Apt        8.0       $$                       •••     •• •••• ••               ••
  607 Marine St                                           Apt        8.0       $$                        •••• ••• ••• •••• ••
  Avalon Playa Vista                                      Apt        7.5      $$$                        ••• ••• ••• •••                  ••
  AVEN                                                    Apt        8.5      $$$                        •••• •••• ••• ••• ••••
  Barry Hill                                              Apt        8.1       $$                        •••• ••        •••      •• ••••
  Brent Manor                                             Apt        7.0       $$                        •••• ••         ••     ••• ••••
  C on Pico                                               Apt        9.5      $$$                       •••• ••         ••      ••       ••
  Casa Granada                                            Apt        8.6        $                        ••• •••          •      •• ••••
  CentrePointe Apartments                                 Apt        8.5       $$                       •••• •••• •••• •• ••••
  El Greco Lofts                                          Apt        8.0      $$$                        •••• ••         •• •••• •••
  Lincoln Place Apartment Homes                           Apt        7.0      $$$                        •••     ••      ••      ••       ••
  Lindbrook Manor                                         Apt        8.1      $$$                       ••• •••• ••• •••• ••••
  Madison at Town Center                                  Apt        8.8       $$                        •••• •••• •••• •••• ••••
  Midvale Court                                           Apt        9.2        $                        ••     •••      ••     ••• ••••
  Mysuite at Cara West                                    Apt        8.6      $$$                        •••• •••• ••• ••• ••••
  Olive Court                                             Apt        8.5       $$                        ••     •••      •• •••• •••
  Park La Brea                                            Apt        8.0        $                        •••• •••• ••           ••• ••••
  Parkview Apartments                                     Apt        8.0       $$                        •••     ••       •      ••       •••
  Picasso Brentwood                                       Apt        8.6       $$                        •••• ••• •••• ••• ••••

** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews or ratings below 7.0 are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com.
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.

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APARTMENT
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  Purdue Ohio                                                        Apt     8.5        $                              ••       ••      •••   ••         ••
  Sunset + Vine                                                      Apt     8.0       $$                              •• •••• •••• •••• ••
  Terrace at the Grove                                               Apt     7.0       $$                             •••       ••       ••   ••        •••
  The Colony                                                         Apt     7.2       $$                             •••       ••       ••   ••        •••
  The Glendon at Westwood Village                                    Apt     7.5       $$$$                            •• •••• ••             ••         ••
  Venice-Barry Apartments                                            Apt     9.0       $$$                            ••• ••• •••• ••                    ••
  Veteran Plaza                                                      Apt     7.0        $                              ••       ••       ••   •••        ••
  The SW by CLG                                                      Apt     8.8       $$                             •••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
  University Village Apartments                                      Apt     8.2        $                            ••• ••• •••• •••• ••
  Venice-Barry Apartments                                            Apt     9.0       $$$                            ••• ••• •••• ••                    ••
  Veteran Plaza                                                      Apt     7.0        $                              ••       ••       ••   •••        ••
  Westwood Kelton Towers                                             Apt     7.5       $$                             •••       ••       ••   ••         ••
  Westwood Village                                                   Apt     9.0       $$                             •••• ••           ••• •••• ••
  Weyburn Terrace                                                    Apt     7.4        $                           •••       ••       ••   ••• •••
  Weyburn Terrace Paseo                                              Apt     7.9        $                            ••       ••      •••   ••        •••
  Wilshire Summit                                                    Apt     9.0       $$                              ••      ••• •••• •••• •••
  Woodcliff                                                          Apt     7.0       $$$                            ••• •••            ••   ••        •••

ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES                                                               Living Situation Ratings
Property Type                                                                      Families           How students with partners and/or children rated the building.
                                                                                   Pet Owners         How students with pets rated the building.
Apartment (Apt)   Properties with one building manager. Often have
                  consistent pricing/features.
                                                                                   Building Quality Ratings
Condo             Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and
                  features can vary significantly by unit.                         Management         Maintenance and service quality.
                                                                                   Amenities          In-room and building features beyond the basics.
Key Building Factor Ratings                                                        Value              Building quality given cost of rent.
Overall Rating    Overall feedback on building quality.                            Social             Building community and social scene.
Popularity        Estimated # of students in the building.                         Safety             Building neighborhood safety.

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MOST                                                 1 st
                                                                UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS
                                                                Mar Vista
                                                                                                                  $         20+
                                                                                                                            PEOPLE

 POPULAR
 Buildings with the most UCLA Law students

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                                                             Review by UCLA Law Student
                                                             “My wife and I lived in Palms for a couple months, but this
 What UCLA Law students typically look for:                  neighborhood was a huge improvement. Can’t beat these prices
                                                             either!”

                         Excellent location
                                                      2 nd
                         Reasonably-priced                     WEYBURN TERRACE                                   $          15+
                          apartments                            Westwood
                                                                                                                            PEOPLE

                         Solid amenities

                                                             Review by UCLA Law Student
                                                             “Everything is set up -- all you have to do is move in. Couldn't be
                                                             more convenient!”

                                                      3 rd
                                                                WEYBURN TERRACE PASEO                                        10+
                                                                Westwood
                                                                                                                  $         PEOPLE

      Studio    1 BR       2 BR       3 BR
      $1,500   $2,050     $2,895     $4,050

      TOP 5                                                  Review by UCLA Law Student
                                                             “Pre-furnished, owned by the university so they’re good about
                                                             fixing stuff, flexible move in dates, all in all a super easy way to
               UNIVERSITY VILLAGE                            move to LA from places far away”
1st
               APARTMENTS         20+       PEOPLE

2nd            WEYBURN TERRACE        15+ PEOPLE
               WEYBURN TERRACE
3rd
               PASEO                  10+ PEOPLE
               WESTWOOD KELTON
4th
               TOWERS                  5+ PEOPLE
               10401 WILSHIRE
4th
               APARTMENTS              5+ PEOPLE

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HIGHEST                                                  1 st
                                                                    10401 WILSHIRE APARTMENTS
                                                                    Westwood
                                                                                                                $$$$          9.8
                                                                                                                            OVERALL

 RATED
                                                                                                                             RATING

 Buildings with the best overall ratings

 READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
                                                                 Review by UCLA Law Student
 What the highest-rated properties typically offer:              “Rent includes all utilities and one reserved parking spot with the
                                                                 ability to valet guest parking. Small but serviceable gym. Older
                                                                 building but units are new and renovated. Property manager is
                                                                 very on top of things and maintenance requests are handled
                                                                 immediately. Friendly doormen. Central location to campus and
                         High-end amenities                     Westwood Village, Westfield Century City Mall, Beverly Hills,
                                                                 etc.; however, not really walkable.”
                         Close proximity to work/
                          school
                         Nearby stores/grocery
                                                          2 nd
                                                                    WESTSIDE VILLAS                               $$$         9.5
                                                                                                                            OVERALL
                         Excellent management                      West Los Angeles                                         RATING

                                                                 Review by UCLA Law Student
                                                                 “It's been an excellent experience here so far. The property is
                                                                 clean and secure. Management is very responsive to concerns,
                                                                 and maintenance requests are typically resolved within 1-2 days.
                                                                 There's a roof deck with tables and lounge chairs, a big value
                                                                 add. It's walking distance from Ralphs and Century City mall.
                                                                 No complaints.”

      Studio    1 BR        2 BR        3 BR              3 rd
      $1,700   $2,250      $3,095      $4,250                       WESTWOOD VILLAGE                              $$          9.3
                                                                                                                            OVERALL
                                                                    Westwood                                                 RATING

      TOP 5
               10401 WILSHIRE
1st
               APARTMENTS                  9.8 OVERALL
                                               RATING

2nd            WESTSIDE VILLAS             9.5 OVERALL
                                               RATING            Review by UCLA Law Student
                                                                 "Really solid spot. Not a bad commute either!"
3rd            WESTWOOD VILLAGE 9.3            OVERALL
                                               RATING

4th            WILSHIRE SUMMIT             9.0 OVERALL
                                               RATING

5th            WESTSIDE                    8.8 OVERALL
                                               RATING

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BEST FOR                                                1 st
                                                                   WESTSIDE
                                                                   Mar Vista
                                                                                                               $$$          9.4
                                                                                                                          AMENITY

 AMENITIES
                                                                                                                           RATING

 Highest-rated properties for amenities

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                                                                Review by UCLA Law Student
 What top amenity properties typically offer:                   “It's spacious and the commute to campus can be annoying, but
                                                                a manageable 15-20 minutes. Central to just about anything you
                                                                could want in West LA.”

                         Great common spaces
                                                         1 st
                         Convenient location                      THE GLENDON AT WESTWOOD VILLAGE                          9.4
                                                                   Westwood
                                                                                                              $$$$        AMENITY
                                                                                                                           RATING
                         Excellent management
                         Newer construction

                                                                Review by UCLA Law Student
                                                                “State of the art facilities include newly remodeled pool, gym,
                                                                climbing wall, and locker room. The property is extremely nice.
                                                                This large development is extremely nice with underground
                                                                garage and multiple fountains throughout the property. Location
                                                                is also excellent for those who want to be in Westwood; close to
                                                                all the local restaurants and walking distance to campus. I hardly
                                                                ever use my car."

                                                         3 rd
                                                                   PARK LA BREA                                   $         9.2
      Studio    1 BR       2 BR        3 BR                        Mid City West
                                                                                                                          AMENITY
                                                                                                                           RATING

      $1,750   $2,250     $3,195      $4,250

      TOP 5
1st            WESTSIDE                   9.4 AMENITY
                                              RATING
                                                                Review by UCLA Law Student
                                                                “The apartment is absolutely fine but definitely too expensive.
               THE GLENDON AT
1st
               WESTWOOD VILLAGE           9.4 AMENITY
                                              RATING
                                                                I'm here because my housing plans fell through at the very last
                                                                minute, so one pro is that there are always units available and
                                                                they can move you in very quickly after you apply."
3rd            PARK LA BREA               9.2 AMENITY
                                              RATING

4th            SUNSET + VINE              9.0 AMENITY
                                              RATING

5th            LINDBROOK MANOR            8.7 AMENITY
                                              RATING

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BEST FOR                                              1 st
                                                                 UNIVERSITY VILLAGE APARTMENTS
                                                                 Mar Vista
                                                                                                                $          9.6
                                                                                                                          VALUE

 VALUE
                                                                                                                          RATING

 Highest-rated properties for value

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                                                              Review by UCLA Law Student
 What top value properties typically offer:                   “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.”

                         Great price-to-space trade
                          off                        2 nd
                                                                 WESTSIDE VILLAS                              $$$          9.4
                         Good location                          West Los Angeles
                                                                                                                          VALUE
                                                                                                                          RATING

                         Solid amenities and basic
                          features

                                                              Review by UCLA Law Student
                                                              "Great place to live. Conveniently located to the Century City
                                                              Mall! It doesn't get any better than this. Close to school and
                                                              living in a beautiful community. Can't get any better than this."

                                                       3 rd
                                                                 WILSHIRE SUMMIT                               $$          9.2
                                                                                                                          VALUE
                                                                 Westwood                                                 RATING

      Studio    1 BR        2 BR       3 BR
      $1,500   $2,050      $2,895     $4,050

      TOP 5
                                                              Review by UCLA Law Student
                                                              “The layout of the 2-bedroom unit is ideal for me and my
               UNIVERSITY VILLAGE                             roommate (also a law student). The unit is situated like 2
1st
               APARTMENTS               9.6 VALUE
                                            RATING            spacious suites on either side of the common space ( living room
                                                              and kitchen). This means that my roommate and I have what
                                                              feels like our own individual studios, but also plenty of space to
2nd            WESTSIDE VILLAS          9.4 VALUE
                                            RATING
                                                              host guests and enjoy meals together. There are TONS of storage
                                                              (my room alone has 3 big closets). Because we have our own
                                                              bathrooms and bedrooms, we enjoy lots of privacy."
3rd            WILSHIRE SUMMIT          9.2 VALUE
                                            RATING

4th            SUNSET + VINE            9.0 VALUE
                                            RATING

               10401 WILSHIRE
5th
               APARTMENTS               8.2 VALUE
                                            RATING

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Townhomes
                              Smaller properties and how to find them

         ABOUT TOWNHOMES

    Townhomes are apartments in older
 buildings, typically a few stories tall. They        Finding a townhome
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator,           Townhomes can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and             individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
  more spacious than the apartment and
                                                      Townhome listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You
         condo units in high-rises.
                                                      can find a townhome by searching online listings, contacting a
  WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOME                  landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
                                                      who can help identify some options.
       CHEAPER        LARGER FLOOR PLANS

   3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE        MORE PRIVACY          Preparing for a townhome search
                                                      Most UCLA Law students opt for larger properties in order to live
 WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOME                 closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That said,
                                                      there are plenty of wonderful townhomes - be prepared to visit
 NO DOORMAN         LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS         more properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine the
  OLDER CONSTRUCTION         LIMITED AMENITIES
                                                      pros/cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.

           MORE MAINTENANCE ISSUES

                                                     TIPS AND ADVICE

      Reliable Landlords                            Noise and Neighbors                             Lease Terms
   Check online reviews and talk to                Sounds often travel well through        Leases with independent landlords
  previous tenants to find out about              townhomes and you can easily be          are negotiable. Check your lease for
   your landlord. Look for one that              disturbed by barking dogs, music, or     restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
  responds quickly to maintenance                    construction. Check out the           policies. You may be able to avoid a
    requests and has a history of                 surrounding area to get a sense for      rent increase by locking in a longer
          returning deposits.                            what it may be like.                              lease.
LANDLORD GRADES
and the Renting Process
GRADE      LANDLORD                                  Understanding
                                                     THE RENTING PROCESS
 A-        AvalonBay                                 If this is your first time renting, here is a heads
                                                     up on what the process is like:

                                                     Application process
A+         E&S Ring Management Corporation           You will be asked to fill out an application for an
                                                     apartment. Likely this will include an application fee
                                                     ($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one
                                                     month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you
A+         Equity Residential                        may have to provide alternate information - in the
                                                     absence of a social security number, bank accounts,
                                                     etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents
                                                     and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your

A+         Greystar
                                                     information to approve you based only on your credit
                                                     history and income. In the event where there are
                                                     issues, a landlord may grant the application on the
                                                     condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease.

A+         Kenneth Management Group                  After you're approved
                                                     A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and
                                                     prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two
                                                     months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up
A+         Moss & Company                            to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this
                                                     is more than normal. At the end of your lease and
                                                     after you give proper notification that you are
                                                     moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has
 A         NMS Properties                            30 days to return the security deposit at the end of
                                                     the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in
                                                     full if there are claimed damages to the property or
                                                     other charges outstanding.

A+         Prime Group
                                                     What to look out for
                                                     Check for additional charges or obligations that could
                                                     cost you more than the listed price of a property. This

 A-        Windsor Communities
                                                     could include move-in/move-out fees, renters
                                                     insurance requirements, condo fees, common
                                                     electrical fees, etc. Definitely ask about what previous
                                                     electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for any
                                                     additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to
                                                     research the landlord and management company
Landlord Grades                                      before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any
Grades were assigned to landlords by using a         specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at
combination of management ratings and overall        contact@veryapt.com.
ratings for the properties they manage.

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