The 12 Best Overall Student Apartments Near Edgewood College (October 2026)

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   The Regent Apartments

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   4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: The Regent Apartments stands out as the top overall choice near Edgewood College thanks to genuinely warm, attentive staff who make the leasing process feel personal and stress-free. Students and families consistently praise Eveanna and the front desk team for their kindness and patience, especially when navigating complex lease questions or concerns. As one visitor put it, Eveanna "was so sweet and let us ask all of our questions while giving out great answers." The rooms offer solid value, and the staff's genuine care sets the tone for the whole community.

   $1000/person/mo
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   Grand Central

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   4.2(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Grand Central earns its rank through an unbeatable location right in the heart of campus and city life, paired with a management team that actually shows up for residents. Long-term residents rave about the walkability to nearly everything and the respectful, helpful maintenance and management response. Evan and Hannah are specifically called out for turning complicated lease situations into smooth, organized processes. As one three-year resident summed it up, "The location is absolutely amazing for getting around campus and the city as you are within walking distance of nearly everything."

   $1100/person/mo
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   Hidden Creek Residences

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   3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Hidden Creek Residences delivers a genuinely welcoming community where residents feel heard, respected, and well-cared-for from responsive maintenance to soundproof, energy-efficient units at reasonable rates. Alyanna and Tracy lead an office team that's consistently professional and genuinely invested in residents' wellbeing, while neighbors respect each other's peace and quiet. One long-term resident captured the vibe perfectly: "Peaceful atmosphere and neighbors, reasonable rent, well maintained property, responsive staff." It's the kind of place where people actually want to stay.

   $1289/person/mo
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   The Rive Madison

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   3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: The Rive Madison struggles with the fundamentals that matter most to student renters: reliable management follow-through and well-maintained units. Residents report repeated maintenance issues from TVs and dishwashers to doors and laundry that pile up week after week, suggesting construction shortcuts and inattention to detail. One resident's experience was particularly troubling: a signed lease and paid rent didn't guarantee keys on move-in day, requiring escalation to the parent company just to get housed. When a building can't deliver on the basics, it's hard to call it a solid choice.

   $1299/person/mo
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   Yugo Madison Lux

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   3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Yugo Madison Lux stands out for delivering modern, spacious living with genuine community engagement right near Edgewood. Students consistently praise the wide rooms, responsive maintenance team, and regular resident events that actually build connections. The building itself is beautiful and the staff genuinely cares about keeping things running smoothly. As one resident noted, "Maintenance is responsive and the apartment was good for a college student." Construction noise is a temporary trade-off for a property that clearly invests in both its spaces and the people living there.

   $915/person/mo
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   Oak Tree Campus Apartments

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   3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Oak Tree Campus Apartments ranks here despite significant operational challenges that students consistently flag. The core issue is laundry: with only two shared washers and dryers per floor serving 50+ residents and charging premium rates, the daily frustration is real. Beyond that, residents report feeling unwelcome in their own home and question whether positive reviews reflect genuine satisfaction or discounted rent incentives. One student was blunt about the experience: "I dreaded coming home from classes to this apartment." The value proposition simply doesn't align with the living experience.

   $1800/person/mo
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   Aberdeen Apartments

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   3.4(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Aberdeen Apartments offers desirable perks like downtown views and reliable air conditioning that matter to Edgewood students, but the experience hinges entirely on who's managing it on any given day. Under new ownership, the property has become inconsistent: some residents praise staff like Hannah and Liz for their genuine warmth and responsiveness, while others report the new landlords are unaccommodating and dismissive. As one satisfied resident put it, "Hannah especially has been exceptional with communication and updating us on the status of renovations." The building has bones, but management stability is the real question mark.

   $1049/person/mo
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   ōLiv Madison

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   2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: ōLiv Madison presents a frustrating disconnect between premium pricing and actual resident satisfaction near Edgewood. While some students highlight genuinely caring staff members like Colette who make the leasing process feel personal and professional, the broader company culture and maintenance standards don't justify the cost. Amenities sit closed or neglected, walls are thin enough to hear everything, and security feels inadequate for what you're paying. As one resident summed it up, "I am remiss that I have given them as much money as I have, as not a single part of my living experience reflects the exorbitant cost of the apartment." You're essentially paying for the name, not the experience.

   $875/person/mo
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   Humbucker Apartments

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   2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

   why it ranked: Humbucker Apartments struggles to stand out as a reliable choice near Edgewood College, and residents consistently flag serious operational and management issues. Students report persistent problems with shared laundry facilities limited machines that frequently malfunction and charge $2 per load alongside broken elevators and vending machines that eat money without delivering. The building itself suffers from poor soundproofing and maintenance neglect, with one resident noting they could "hear your neighbor showering at 3 am." Management appears unresponsive to tenant concerns, leaving residents frustrated and without recourse.

   $2359/person/mo
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    Lark at Randall

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    2.6(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Lark at Randall has lost ground under new management, despite once being a solid option near campus. Residents consistently report aggressive fee practices and a lack of transparency students describe being charged hundreds of dollars in unexplained damage and cleaning fees without itemized receipts or justification. The management team is also described as disorganized and overly intrusive, conducting frequent apartment inspections that feel more like harassment than maintenance. As one resident put it, the new management is "rude and try their best to squeeze the last money for the residents," a stark contrast to the property's earlier reputation.

    $1049/person/mo
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    Palisade Apartments

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    1.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Palisade Apartments offers nice units but falls short on the fundamentals that make student housing livable, with front desk staff and management creating more problems than they solve. Residents report chronic maintenance failures elevators down for weeks, no running water for multiple days, ceiling damage left unaddressed paired with a front desk team that residents describe as "two-faced and useless the moment you actually need something." The leasing process itself is a minefield, with management known for burying unfavorable terms in fine print and overcharging for premium rent. One resident summed it up plainly: "this was the worst living experience i've ever had."

    $1050/person/mo
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    Lark at Kohl

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    1.8(5 reviews)FMP Score

    why it ranked: Lark at Kohl does not rank as a welcoming option near Edgewood College, with management demonstrating a troubling unwillingness to engage constructively with residents. When a student brought a legitimate legal concern to management, they refused to address it substantively and instead repeated their own process in a manner residents experienced as "rude, dismissive, and unprofessional." This kind of communication breakdown signals a property where residents cannot expect support when it matters most.

    $799/person/mo

Walk times are door-to-door to Edgewood College campus. Rent is per person, per month.