Studio apartments within walking distance of ASU downtown (Phoenix, Tempe: dorms, school)

[Shirono]

I'm starting at ASU downtown this fall and I need to find a studio (or cheap 1 bedroom, I'm not picky) near the school. Let me get this straight, when I say walking distance I mean less than 2.5 miles from the school itself. I'm used to the heat and I have never driven a car anywhere since I moved to Arizona 4 years ago. I could walk further, but I have to consider the weight of text books.

As for my definition of cheap...well...I mean really cheap. I'm a poor college student and I can't afford any of those nice places (like roosevelt square or The Met) that are near the school. I'm paying about $530 a month (with utilities) now, but it's a bit far from the school and I'd prefer something cheaper as well.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[HX_Guy]

Any chance of living in the dorms on campus?

Check out Craigslist...there are some stuff on there. For example...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/apa/2335558306.html (broken link)

[nickw252]

I lived in Roosevelt Square - great location but I was a little dissatisfied with the quality of the apartment given the relatively high price.

Also check out 44 Monroe.

[Shirono]

Originally Posted by nickw252

I lived in Roosevelt Square - great location but I was a little dissatisfied with the quality of the apartment given the relatively high price.

Also check out 44 Monroe.

Can't say I wouldn't love to live at 44 Monroe, but it's not inexpensive at all. I think a studio there is about $1200 or so a month. Not at all in my price range. I don't even make that much in a month at my fulltime job...that I'm going to have to cut hours at for school.

Originally Posted by HX_Guy

Any chance of living in the dorms on campus?

Check out Craigslist...there are some stuff on there. For example...

Incredible apartments at Red Brick Apartments-Great downtown Phoenix location! (http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/apa/2335558306.html - broken link)

The dorms are much much more expensive than living off-campus. 10 months in a dorm is almost as expensive as tuition for a year and that doesn't even take into account the meal plan.

I've been looking at Craigslist, but I'm really hoping that isn't a comprehensive look at what's available. If it is...I'm screwed.

[eastsidephx]

I think I can help you my friend. Continental apts on 3rd st and roosevelt. They give discounts to ASU students. I pay 400 a month to live here and that's includung utilities

[Shirono]

Originally Posted by eastsidephx

I think I can help you my friend. Continental apts on 3rd st and roosevelt. They give discounts to ASU students. I pay 400 a month to live here and that's includung utilities

That sounds much more like my price range, thanks a lot!

I hadn't even heard of that one, shows how good internet advertising is I suppose.

[observer53]

I've gone by there on the bus several times. Older building, but looks well kept. Funny, there used to be apts by the same name, with the same sign, and a very similar building, by the Tempe campus. Hope it works out for you!