Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the Commons is the opportunity it provides for living with other artists and participating fully in an arts community. The Commons offers art students apartment-style living with opportunity for both independence and privacy, and a lively activity generated by a community focused on art. Many of the 99 apartment units have high ceilings and abundant natural light. All apartments are furnished, and one wall in each bedroom is made of homosote so that students may hang work easily. Air conditioning systems equipped with exhaust fans allow for good ventilation.
Apartments are either two or three bedrooms, accommodating three to four students each.
Each apartment also contains a living room, kitchen, and bathroom and all overlook the Commons' beautiful courtyard. In addition to the apartments, there are 16 small common project rooms available 24 hours a day for students working on their art. These rooms have utility sinks for cleaning and disposal of art materials, as well as oversized doors. There is a large group studio space, open 24 hours. An activity center provides a central meeting place for students and a space for fun social events.