How is Zaragon Place

beechw00d
Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:01:28 +0000

“Personally, I wouldn’t pay more than $500/ month for rent alone in AA” What decade did you visit U of M? Unless you are living migrant style (4 to a room) I don’t see $500 a month being easily found on campus. I read an article that said the cost of apartments in Ann Arbor is the highest in the Big Ten.

My son was a transfer student and roomed blind at Zaragon Place. Yes it was pricey, but you can also get a deal at times. The internet was fine and the noise was not bad (they were even working on East Quad last year and that was not too loud). Fantastic location (next to East Quad if you want a meal plan) and good people to deal with. He had a friend who signed late and got a room in one of the 4 bedroom Zaragon units for less than $1k a month for a 9 month lease last year.

So if you have the money and are looking for a roommate and have limited options it is great. If you have time and less money there are other options. Craigslist often has sublets or late cancellations.

My son is not staying there a second year because he had the time to find roommates and get an old student ghetto house for less $$'s.

btw I’m very familiar with Ann Arbor (born and raised there) and my brother is landlord in town as well so I’m not a “rich OOS” parent and did not find Zaragon to be completely out of whack price wise for what you get. Yes you can live in Ypsi or elsewhere for a lot less but then have to get to and from campus.