Prime Housing Group

I lived at Riverside for my senior year at MSU, and it was great! I was most impressed by the affordable rent, the abundance of closet space, and the stellar communication by the leasing office and maintenance. The only payments we had to make on top of rent were electricity, internet, and laundry (coin-operated). If you don't mind some noise from Grand River and some creaks in the floor boards (more noticeable if someone is living above you), I would highly recommend a Riverside apartment to any college student looking for a place that is very walkable from the MSU campus.

Are the apartments affordable? Yes Is the location in walking-distance of MSU campus? Yes Do I recommend this place to anyone? No The apartments are cheap for a reason. The walls/floors are paper thin, you will hear all the noise being made by your neighbors so be prepared to awaken in the middle of the night or have frequent headaches. There are bugs, depending on the apartment you choose, it could be infested with ants, earwigs, centipedes, mice, and much more. Management claims they pay for heat and water, but the water and electricity bill for 1-bedroom apartments is outrageous. It can range from $80-$100 a month. I am a full-time student and employee so I am barely home and sleep in the dark. Additionally, the heat barely works as I had to buy a heater to warm my apartment; when I had maintenance looked at it they claimed “it was working.” If you still decide to pursue housing with PHG, despite my warning, be sure to take pictures of your apartment the day you move in as they will falsify documents regarding the condition of your property. Additionally, spray down your apartment with bug spray - which you can get free from the leasing office because their bug infestation is very common. Lastly, buy an air purifier since you can’t open your window at all when it is less than 40 degrees Fahrenheit outside or they will bill you $100 each time.

As an international student, I had reservations on where to live for my graduate studies. I was looking for options closer to the campus but within affordable budget. Prime Housing Group checked all the criteria that I was looking for - Spacious living, best possible rates for such close proximity to the campus and East Lansing downtown. The Office guys are super helpful and always welcome you with a great smile. I have been living here since 2 years and have no complaints. I would love to continue living here if my job allows me to. But all in all, great place to live for students and those working near Lansing area.