Top 5 apartment guide

Johnathon Hudgins

Campus Pointe

Location: 2602 Navajo Drive, near the Kroger shopping center on Campbell Lane

Bedrooms: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom and three-bedroom, three-bathroom

Monthly rent: Two-bedroom, two- bathroom (unfurnished): $440, three-bedroom, three-bathroom (unfurnished): $365; furnished apartments are $35 more per month

Rent includes: Basic cable, high-speed Internet and utilities, with a $30 cap on electricity per person, per apartment

Leases: Individual, with six-, 10- and 12-month leases available, as well as roommate matching service for those who need it

Other fees: $30 application fee, $200 deposit and $99 move-in fee

Amenities: Washer and dryer, pool, half-court basketball court, tanning bed, game room, computer lab and fitness center

Pets: Not allowed

The Pointe at Western

Location: 720 Patton Way, near the Kroger shopping center on Campbell Lane

Bedrooms: Fully furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom and four-bedroom, four-bathroom

Monthly rent: two-bedroom, two-bathroom: $491. Four-bedroom, four-bathroom: $350. Leather upgrade is $14 more per month

Rent includes: Basic cable, high-speed Internet and utilities, with a $20 cap on electricity per person, per apartment

Leases: Individual, with 12-month leases and roommate matching for those who need it

Other fees: $45 application fee, $200 service fee and deposit that is equal to two months’ rent, which may be waived with appropriate cosigner

Amenities: Washer and dryer, pool, sand pit volleyball court, basketball goal and a clubhouse that includes a fitness center, tanning dome and game room that is equipped with Ping-Pong and pool table.

Pets: Not allowed

The Pointe at Gables

Location: 1909 Creason Drive, near campus

Bedrooms: Fully furnished four-bedroom, two-bathroom

Monthly rent: $360

Rent includes: Extended cable, high-speed Internet and utilities, with a $30 cap on electricity per person, per apartment

Leases: Individual, with 12-month leases and roommate matching for those who need it

Other fees: $45 application, $100 administration fee and deposit that is waived with an appropriate cosigner

Amenities: Washer and dryer, pool, hot tub, computer lab and fitness center

Pets: Not allowed

The Registry

Location: 103 Old Morgantown Road, across from campus

Bedrooms: Fully furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom and four-bedroom, four-bathroom

Monthly rent: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom: $590. Four-bedroom, four-bathroom: $419

Rent includes: Basic cable, high-speed Internet and utilities, with a $25 cap on electricity per person, per apartment

Leases: Individual, with 12-month leases and roommate matching for those who need it

Other fees: $50 application fee, $225 administration fee and $250 deposit, as well as a $10 per person, per month fee for television rental for those who need it

Amenities: Washer and dryer, fitness center, two tanning beds, a Ping-Pong table, air hockey and cyber cafe with computer access. A new pool should also be available this summer.

Pets: $15 extra a month with a one-time $350 fee

College Suites

Location: 2426 Thoroughbred Drive, near Bowling Green Junior High

Bedrooms: Fully furnished three-bedroom, three bathroom and four-bedroom, four-bathroom

Monthly rent:  Three-bedroom, three-bathroom: $395. Four-bedroom, four-bathroom: $380

Rent includes: Cable with HBO, high-speed Internet and utilities, with a $40 cap on electricity per person

Leases: Individual, with 12-month and six-month ($50 more a month) leases available, as well as roommate matching service for those who need it

Other fees: $99 application, $50 redecoration fee and a security deposit that is normally not required, depending on credit history

Amenities: Washer and dryer, pool, sundeck, hot tub, fitness center, computer lab, two tanning beds and game room that includes pool tables, air hockey and foosball

Pets: $25 per month with a one-time $300 pet fee