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Tips to Select Best Off-campus Housing for Students

  • Perla Irish
  • May 7, 2019
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  1. Tips to Select Best Off-campus Housing for Students
    1. 1. Set Your Budget
    2. 2. Create a Short List of Your Needs
    3. 3. Tour Different Off-Campus Housing Options
    4. 4. Safety Comes First
    5. 5. Read the Lease Details

One of the most important decisions you have to make when joining a college or during your college life is whether to stay in a dorm or off-campus.

Over the years, the increasing demand for students housing has seen more property developers providing a timely solution for students who want some freedom out of college.

Living off-campus gives you some life experience, more space, access to more amenities including free Wi-Fi, a study lounge to use when reading sample essays from Dissertationteam.com, a ping pong table, a gym, a state-of-the-art theatre, freedom and you can save money while at it.

Tips to Select Best Off-campus Housing for Students
Your living space off-campus should suit your needs

Tips to Select Best Off-campus Housing for Students

However, choosing the best off-campus housing is not easy especially if you are new to the city. To help you out, you will find here quick tips to use to find affordable, safe, and reliable off-campus accommodation. Read on.


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1. Set Your Budget

You have to know how much you can afford before you even start your search. According to a recent survey published in The New York Times, 60% of colleges either overestimate or underestimate the cost of off-campus housing which causes students a lot of trouble.

You have to do your research and find out the average cost of housing outside the campus. When budgeting, consider all your sources of income and expected expenses (rent, security deposit, pet fees, utilities, food, parking, etc.).

2. Create a Short List of Your Needs

Before you start a search for an apartment or any other form of housing, you should consider your needs. Remember this is the same house you might use for several years and as such, you should identify a living space that suits your needs.

Consider your needs including free parking, a swimming pool, a study lounge, fitness center, food court, pet-friendly housing, affordability, commuter-friendly housing among other needs. You should never rush to pick an apartment based on aesthetics or the cost alone as this might turn out to be the wrong choice.

3. Tour Different Off-Campus Housing Options

Take a tour of different apartments or other student accommodation facilities around campus to get a feel of the options available. This will help you know the actual state of off-campus housing in terms of location, amenities available among other things.

During such tours, make sure you ask as many questions as possible and talk to people living there already.

4. Safety Comes First

Safety in college is a big deal, and when choosing a place to stay, this must be a priority. Don’t let the pieces guide you but instead, take a look at the location of your apartment, talk to your neighbors, look at the security installations around the property and check for any security complaints around the area.

5. Read the Lease Details

Don’t rush to sign the lease document before going through the fine print. Take the document with you and read through every item to understand the rent amount, payment method, the length of the lease, and any restrictions.

You should also consider taking renter’s insurance to protect your belongings, consider what you need in your living space before renting and consider sharing with a roommate to cut on the costs. Whatever you do, make sure you choose off-campus accommodation that suits your needs.

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