Auburn is stepping up its game with the opening of yet another apartment complex geared toward students. The University enrolls roughly 25,000 students, and they all need a place to live.
319 Bragg, opening in fall 2014, is the newest apartment complex near campus. 319 Bragg offers a variety of apartment layouts and includes 86 apartments total.
The apartment complex, which is still under construction, has a functioning downtown office where students can call or drop by with questions.
"What makes us different from other apartments in Auburn are the five bedroom options. The only other complex that offers that is Creekside," said Logan Sowers, an employee at the downtown main office. "We've got an elevator, a full-size gym equipped with separate men and women locker rooms and steam rooms."
319 Bragg offers amenities such as a water volleyball court, beach hammocks, grilling stations, a dog park, a putting green and a study lounge, just to name a few.
The complex is also three blocks from campus and provides students with the luxury of many amenities with a close proximity to campus.
"My sister and I looked at almost every apartment complex in Auburn and what stood out most about 319 Bragg was that it was brand new and close to Lowder," said Katherine Justice, junior in marketing. "It's only a five minute walk and I'm looking forward to the pool and how everything will be brand new."
According to Sowers, Bragg is almost full to capacity. Students and parents can come by the main office for a virtual tour or to sign a lease.
"Our main office has a floor plan constructed so students who are interested can take a virtual and see the renderings of the building," Sowers said.
319 Bragg also started a social media campaign far in advance. It includes a Facebook page, interactive website with a parents page, a blog and a Hummer decked out with the 319 logo.
Students are set to move in Aug. 15.
South Donahue was the most recently completed complex on campus and brought luxury to on campus dorms.
South Donahue, completed in fall 2013, houses 418 students in the suites, complete with a living room and small kitchen.
Each apartment is complete with a washer and dryer, a 42' flat screen in the living room, queen-sized beds and personal bathrooms. The dorm also has a convenience store on site, and a wellness kitchen will open across the street in fall 2014.
"I like the privacy of my own new bathroom, queen-size bed and C Store right downstairs," said Tony Castro, freshman in political science. "I also have my own washer and dryer, so that's pretty nice too."
Pricing for these new apartments run a little steeper than surrounding apartments.
In 319 Bragg prices range from $675 for a two-person apartment, to $565 for a five bedroom. These prices are per month.
At South Donahue, a one bedroom is $5,200, a two bedroom is $5,000 and a four bedroom is $4,500. These prices are per student per semester.
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