The University owns and manages a 23-unit apartment complex, the Central Avenue
Apartments, adjacent to and within a short walking distance to campus for the use
of our GIS students and visiting faculty. The complex is composed of a mixture of
single-story furnished duplexes and cottages clustered around a private driveway.
There are 9 one-bedroom and 13 two-bedroom apartments, with one apartment occupied
by the University’s resident property manager. Residents share the use of a private
swimming pool that is restricted to the Central Avenue Apartment residents. Students are strongly encouraged to live in GIS housing as it affords a sense of community and camaraderie unique to our MS GIS Program. No pets/animals
of any kind are permitted in GIS Housing.
University policy is to have housing assignments made on a first come first served
basis. The one-bedroom apartments historically have been in high demand, so it is
important to return your housing preference form as soon as possible. In general,
one student is assigned to each bedroom in the complex, affording single students
the opportunity to share a two-bedroom apartment. However, other arrangements are
possible, particularly for students who wish to bring their families. The monthly
rental fees, which are competitive with the local rental market, are set according
to the particular apartment size and nature of occupancy. The following rates have
been set through August 2014:
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A
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2-Bedroom apartment, shared with another student
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Double
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$771 - $827 |
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B
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Private 1-Bedroom Apartment
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Single
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$1,091 - $1,147
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C
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Private 2-Bedroom Apartment
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Family
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$1,363 - $1,463 |
Please note that first priority on private two-bedroom apartments will be given to
students who are bringing families.
These rates include:
- Bedroom, living room and dining room furniture
- Campus high-speed network connections in each bedroom and living room
- Kitchen appliances including stove, refrigerator, microwave, and basic kitchenware
- Laundry facilities on-site
- Use of the pool
- Heating and air conditioning units
- Weekly bathroom cleaning in each unit
- Individually keyed bedroom doors
- Utilities - Electricity, Gas, Water and Trash
- Apartments are cable ready (students are responsible for cable and telephone)
Since these are long-term residential units, no linens are provided. Residents need
to provide their own sheets, pillows, blankets, towels and kitchen linens. Mattresses
are double/full size.
Meals
For students who do not wish to cook their own meals, full meal service is available
daily during the regular undergraduate semesters in the Irvine Commons in the center
of campus. See Bon Appétit Food Service for more information.