<p>This thread needs some apartment commentary -</p>
<p>1) In general, UC housing provides superior maintenance and student facilities compared to many of the independent options around.</p>
<p>2) Apartments + Utilities + Food could certainly surpass dorm fees - the pricing around campus is ridiculous. </p>
<p>3) The cheaper apartments are generally FARTHER away from campus than the dorms - either that or they’re co-ops/in horrible condition.</p>
<p>4) There are plenty more apartments in worse-off neighborhoods. The dorms themselves are relatively safe.</p>
<p>5) The Clark-Kerr neighborhood is safer than its Unit 3 counterpart.</p>
<p>6) There is a shuttle service from campus to the residence halls.</p>