Lofty living in Ann Arbor: Students move into new upscale apartment buildings

Student living continues to climb higher in Ann Arbor in more ways than one.

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For University of Michigan student Devon Porter, living in 4Eleven Lofts is cheaper than what she paid for a single room in the Vera Baits residence hall last year - plus, it's got great views of downtown Ann Arbor and comes with a flat-screen TV.

Fellow U-M student Matt Coleman said his new digs in Zaragon Place beat his fraternity house by a mile. He can see the Big House from his two-level, six-bedroom unit that's got Italian cabinets, a rubber floor and new stainless steel appliances.
Welcome to the new realm of upscale student-living in Ann Arbor.

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