Need an apartment on the Bus Route to Purdue? Put McCormick Manor on Your Housing Fair List

When you are comparing apartments near Purdue University, distance from campus is only part of the location equation.

How will you actually get there?

Some renters want to walk. Others plan to drive or bike. And for those who want another transportation option, living at an apartment community on the bus route to Purdue can make getting to and from campus more convenient.

That is something worth adding to your comparison list before the Purdue Housing Fair 2026.

McCormick Manor is located in West Lafayette on CityBus Route 21 McCormick Road, which stops at Purdue University as well as the West Lafayette Walmart.

2026 Purdue Housing Fair

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: Purdue University’s Memorial Mall
Admission: Free and open to the public

Stop by the W.H. Long Rentals booth to learn more about McCormick Manor, its one- and two-bedroom floor plans, transportation options, amenities and current availability.

Before you go, you can also get the W.H. Long Purdue Housing Fair details.

Ask About Transportation Before You Choose an Apartment

With dozens of properties represented at the Housing Fair, it is easy to compare apartments based primarily on rent, floor plans and amenities.

Transportation deserves a spot on your list, too.

If you expect to travel to Purdue regularly, ask each property how residents typically get to campus. Is the community within walking or biking distance? Is there public transportation nearby? If the property is on a bus route, where does the route go?

McCormick Manor is located at 2081 Lindberg Road in West Lafayette and is served by CityBus Route 21 McCormick Road, with stops at Purdue University and the West Lafayette Walmart.

That means residents have another transportation option in addition to driving or biking.

A Bus Route Is Only One Part of Location

When evaluating apartments on the bus route to Purdue, think beyond simply whether a bus stop exists.

Consider how the property’s overall location fits your routine.

McCormick Manor is approximately a five-minute drive from Purdue University and is also near shopping, dining, walking and biking trails.

At the Housing Fair, it can be helpful to ask:

• Which bus route serves the property?
• Does it stop at Purdue University?
• Where are the nearest stops?
• What other destinations are along the route?
• What parking options are available if you also have a vehicle?
• Are there nearby biking or walking routes?

Those questions can help you compare how easily you can get where you need to go—not simply how many miles an apartment is from campus.

Have a Car? McCormick Manor Includes Free Parking, Too

Using the bus does not mean you will never need a car.

McCormick Manor also offers free off-street parking for residents.

That gives you flexibility to use the transportation option that makes sense for a particular trip without adding a separate monthly parking charge.

Free parking is only one feature to consider when comparing total apartment value, but it can make a meaningful difference. At the Purdue Housing Fair, ask properties whether parking is included or comes with an additional monthly cost.

Look Beyond Transportation at the Amenities You Will Use

Convenient access to Purdue may get a property onto your shortlist, but your apartment is also where you will spend a significant amount of your time.

McCormick Manor offers one- and two-bedroom apartments with in-unit washers and dryers, fully equipped kitchens and private patios or balconies. Community amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, clubhouse, tennis court, pet park and dog washing station.

The community is also pet-friendly and offers nearby walking and biking trails.

Before October 6, take a look at the McCormick Manor floor plans and decide whether a one- or two-bedroom layout better fits what you are looking for.

Compare the Management Company, Too

Transportation, rent and amenities can all be compared on paper. Your experience with the company managing the property is harder to put into a spreadsheet—but it matters.

McCormick Manor is both owned and managed by W.H. Long Rentals. That allows for a hands-on local approach to property operations, maintenance and resident service.

When you meet property managers at the Purdue Housing Fair, ask who owns the property, who manages it and how maintenance requests are handled.

After the event, continue your research. Read reviews and look for recurring comments about communication, responsiveness and maintenance. Those details can help you evaluate the experience behind the apartment—not just the features listed on the website.

Put Transportation on Your Purdue Housing Fair Checklist

The Purdue Housing Fair 2026 is a chance to compare a lot of apartments in a short amount of time. Use it to look beyond rent and ask how each community would actually fit into your daily routine.

If convenient access to Purdue, CityBus service, free parking, in-unit laundry, a pool, fitness center and locally based management are on your list, take a closer look at McCormick Manor.

Explore McCormick Manor floor plans and availability, then visit the W.H. Long Rentals booth at the Purdue Housing Fair on October 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Mall to meet our team and learn more.