Interesting board my friends... I am looking for a place as well, moving up there as late as possible in august, probably not until the 15th or later. I want close and cheap as hell, I will only be there Mon-Thurs and the rest of the time in Austin. Any suggestions
The Bear Grounds II (right next to The Place and shares a leasing office) is MEGA CHEAP - and they offer free internet. I looked at it yesterday and am not going to end up renting there but I have talked to a current girl who lives there and has no complaints. Its a little shabby but you cant beat the price (like $325 for a one bedroom) especially if you only plan on living there 4 days a week.
River Crest is also pretty cheap and close to campus - and definitly a lot nicer w/ a pool, ect.