Housing Guide 2021
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REVIEWS AND ADVICE FROM CURRENT STUDENTS UNLV LAW HOUSING GUIDE 2021 HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES Intelligent Apartment Search TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE Start with the Housing Facts section. This section should help you determine the type of apartment you'd 4 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay Our data on housing in rent. Read about diferent neighborhoods and narrow down your search to parts of the city that you like most. 5 ABOUT VERYAPT Using the VeryApt site alongside this Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the guide best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g. best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you. 6 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW Most popular neighborhoods for UNLV Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set Law Students up appointments for the apartments you like most. 7 Henderson 8 Paradise 9 Spring Valley ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE 10 Downtown Las Vegas All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real renters in Las Vegas. We asked students to rate their apartments on a scale of 1-10 across six categories: 11 DATA TABLE Compiled from UNLV Law student reviews 13 APARTMENT RATINGS Top apartments, based on the feedback of UNLV Law students Overall Value Management 13 Most Popular 14 Highest Rated 15 Best for Amenities 16 Best for Value Amenities Location Safety Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment buildings for UNLV Law students. If you are interested in additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing question, you can reach us at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: The reviews and ratings presented throughout the guide and the VeryApt website do not refect the opinions, position, or endorsement of VeryApt. The responses and reviews presented are solely those of the survey respondents. VeryApt assumes no responsibility for readers' or users' interpretation of the data. The results do not in any way constitute a warranty or representation by VeryApt as to the quality, safety, or other features of a property. We encourage you to check all available sources of information about properties prior to renting. Where UNLV Law students live Who UNLV Law students live with 45% Henderson 25% Alone 25% Paradise 50% Spouse/partner 15% Spring Valley 25% Roommate 10% Downtown (excluding spouse/ 5% Other partner) 41% of UNLV Law students live with pets What type of properties UNLV What size residences UNLV Law Law students live in students live in 75% Large property (50+ units) 40% One bedrooms 20% Small property (2-9 45% Two bedrooms units) 15% Three or more 5% Mid-size property bedrooms (20-49 units) Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size $1,105 1BR $1,220 2BR $1,625 3BR 10% 15% 35% 40% 0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+ Rent versus own Commute methods 85% Rent 15% Own 75% 15% 10% Driving Walking Biking 4 Rent with Confidence Time Savers Intelligent Search All the information you need in a Personalized apartment single place. Photos, prices, foor recommendations based on the plans, maps, and amenities - amenities you want, your VeryApt has you covered. proximity to school or work, and your desired price range. Concierge Service Trusted Reviews On demand rental experts that Hundreds of verifed apartment can provide apartment reviews from current and past recommendations, set up tenants that help you make an apartment tours, and help you informed decision about where with your rental application - all at you want to live. no extra cost. WHY WE STARTED VERYAPT VeryApt was born from the simple realization that the small things about an apartment are often the most important: a friendly doorman, lots of sunlight in the living room, a running trail nearby, or that amazing hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant across the street. We understand that the frustrations of apartment hunting are universal, but share a belief that it doesn't have to be. We know what makes an apartment truly feel like home is unique for each person and that's why our focus is on bringing you personalized recommendations based on timely, relevant, and real user reviews. We'll be there every step of the way to help you fnd your perfect apartment. Julia Rizio VP Operations [email protected] 5 NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for UNLV Law Students 1 Henderson 2 Paradise Other Neighborhoods 45% of UNLV Law Students 25% of UNLV Law Students less than 5% each Henderson is not just a suburb of Las Home to the Vegas strip, residents can Vegas but it is its own city with fnd restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and 5 Summerlin restaurants, parks, and activities. Two shops nearby. The plethora of highways pass through Henderson businesses creates a diverse population making the commute to downtown quick of residents. The UNLV campus also 6 Winchester and painless. resides in Paradise, bringing plenty of students to the neighborhood. 7 Whitney 3 Spring Valley 4 Downtown 15% of UNLV Law Students 10% of UNLV Law Students To avoid the fast-paced environment of Downtown Las Vegas ofers a local feel the Las Vegas Strip, escape to Spring when compared to Paradise. The area is Valley – a slower-paced suburban town. home to smaller restaurants and less It’s only a 10-minute drive to downtown tourists, making it a cheaper option for and 15 minute drive to UNLV. The those who still want to live close to neighborhood hosts a mix of families, Paradise but at a lower cost. young professionals, and students. 6 Henderson A Mix of City and Nature ABOUT HENDERSON Located to the southeast of Vegas, Henderson attracts a diverse group of residents creating an inclusive and friendly community. The famous Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area is located within Henderson and is a nature preserve on 48,438 acres with Native American petroglyphs, hiking trails & wildlife watching. No matter what, people can fnd a nice home and community in Henderson. Nature Community Residential MEDIAN RENTS IN HENDERSON $1,145 $1,270 $1,445 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT HENDERSON Review by Local Resident Review by Local Resident Henderson is a very clean area, tucked away from the Henderson is an amazing place to live. It is a very safe Vegas city. There are many trails close by for hiking, community and everyone is so friendly. There are mountain biking, dirt bikes, etc. Lake Mead and Boulder multiple things to do here and everything is close by. City are only a few minutes away and Vegas is only Defnitely would recommend Henderson to anyone! about 20 minutes. This is a great, convenient area for someone who enjoys the desert. 7 Paradise The Las Vegas Strip ABOUT PARADISE Paradise is its own unincorporated, census- designated town, rather than a neighborhood of Las Vegas. Alongside the obvious that comes with living near Las Vegas Strip, the neighborhood also includes many nice parks which are perfect to walk a dog or enjoy time outdoors with friends. Paradise is a very popular place for students and young professionals and you'll truly never experience a dull moment here. Las Vegas Strip Close to Campus Outdoor Spots MEDIAN RENTS IN PARADISE $1,440 $1,320 $1,730 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT PARADISE Review by Local Resident Review by Local Resident Paradise, also know as Las Vegas, is a great city with so Friendly inner-city neighborhood. It has convenient many things to do and see. Amazing shows and food access to everything you need. Neighbors are friendly from cultures all over the world allow for acculturation and communicative.The location is very close to UNLV into many diferent tastes of the world. Campus. Home values are rising and sales happen quick in Paradise Palms. Great location only 3.4 miles to the strip and 5 miles to the new Raider stadium. Doesn’t get much better than that. 8 Spring Valley Close to the Strip but Quieter ABOUT SPRING VALLEY Spring Valley attracts a lot of younger residents, giving this suburban town a young and hip energy. While not as bustling as Paradise, you're close enough to enjoy everything that Las Vegas has to ofer while being able to separate yourself from the tourists and crowds. Close Community Restaurants and Bars Quieter MEDIAN RENTS IN SPRING VALLEY $1,395 $1,450 $1,750 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT SPRING VALLEY Review by Local Resident Review by Local Resident Nice neighborhood close to the Vegas strip, T-Mobile I visited this area before I moved here and I have always arena, and soon to be Raiders stadium. Appx 7 miles to loved it. Everything is accessible including, gas, markets, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Also close to even my school. Nothing is usually past 20 minutes grocery stores, gas stations library and many other away which is convenient and it’s rare having to get on shopping opportunities. the freeway. 9 Downtown Las Vegas Home to the Locals ABOUT DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS Downtown is separate from the classic Las Vegas scene. It's still very walkable and ofers a young atmosphere, making it a fantastic choice for graduate students. The area is home to mostly locals and you won't fnd as many tourists here. Because of this, rent tends to be cheaper. Not the Strip Cheaper Rent Locals MEDIAN RENTS IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS $895 $1,225 $1,550 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS Review by Local Resident Review by Local Resident Living here is pretty comfortable, commuting around is The best part about Las Vegas would have to be it's made easy with the freeway system, trafc is not nightlife.