Start with the rooms you need

A studio brings the main living functions into a compact arrangement. Look at how you would place a bed, seating and a table without interrupting the route through the home. Consider storage and the relationship between the kitchen and the rest of the space, rather than relying on total square footage alone.

A one-bedroom layout provides a separate bedroom. That distinction can change how you arrange the living area and manage the end of the day. Compare the actual plan drawings to see where doors, closets and circulation leave usable wall space.

Two- and three-bedroom layouts create more rooms to arrange around your needs. Think through intended uses and review the lease and occupancy requirements with the team. The bedroom count is a beginning; the relationship between rooms, baths and shared living areas matters just as much.

Look at the drawing, then look at your furniture

Save the plans you’re considering from our floor plans page. Mark the pieces you expect to bring and check dimensions rather than assuming furniture will fit because one home has more total area. Pay attention to the route from the entrance, door swings, closets and the space around dining or living furniture. Ask for measurements if the drawing does not provide enough detail. A virtual tour can help you understand a representative space, but it does not replace confirmation of the exact home.

Give carriage homes a closer look

Carriage homes are a distinctive part of the NOVEL University Place collection. Compare their individual layouts with the other plans rather than treating “carriage home” as a universal promise of features. Ask the leasing team about the bedroom configuration, any den, garage arrangement, stairs and current availability for the specific home. That approach keeps the decision tied to the apartment you can actually lease. A feature shown in one plan or photograph may not apply across the collection.

Compare the full cost and move-in fit

After narrowing the layout choices, compare the Total Monthly Leasing Price for the homes and lease terms available to you. Review required charges, optional services, usage-based utilities and one-time costs with the team. Confirm your intended move-in date as part of the same conversation. A layout that works on paper also needs to work with your timing and budget. Keep your shortlist small enough to compare those details clearly.

See the final choice in context

Explore apartment features, review the gallery and schedule a visit. Bring your measurements and questions so the team can help connect the drawing to the specific home. The goal is a choice you can explain in practical terms, with room for your own style to follow.