Occasionally, and as vacancies permit, University owned and operated student apartments can be leased to staff and faculty. Ann Arbor has a number of apartment complexes which range in size. Apartments vary from one room efficiencies to larger two and three bedroom units. Most apartments are equipped with all major appliances, including dishwasher and disposal. Also, carpeting, mini-blinds, drapes, central air conditioning and heating, maintenance, and parking are usually standard items.
Many apartment complexes have a swimming pool.
Coin operated laundry facilities are provided by all complexes, even those that have connections in the individual units. In addition to apartment complexes, there are many homes broken into apartments. While many are old and strictly considered the 'student ghetto', others offer cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, fireplaces, and architectural stylings dating back to the mid 19th and early 20th centuries. Parking is a definite plus in these areas. Some homes may not have laundry facilities on site, however there are numerous coin operated laundromats around campus.