Off-campus housing options for students include university-owned apartments and houses, privately-owned apartments and houses, and renting a room in a private home. University-owned housing is usually within walking distance of campus and may be available exclusively to certain groups. Private apartments require signing a lease and paying a rent deposit, while renting a room in a private home may involve exchanging rent for babysitting or housekeeping.
The different types of off-campus accommodation are faculty apartments, university-owned houses and privately-owned apartments and houses. Universities usually have a specific number of apartments and houses located close to campus, which students must apply for in advance. Other types of off-campus housing are not affiliated with the universities and must be sought independently by students. Many college student housing services provide student listings for private residences and colleges.
A common type of off-campus housing are university-owned apartment buildings that are usually located within walking distance of campus. These housing options are generally available to students by enrollment and, on more populated campuses, wait lists may apply. University-owned apartment buildings are advantageous to students because of their proximity to the school and, in some cases, lower costs. Rent typically covers utility fees such as water and energy, while students are typically responsible for ordering and paying extra for other services such as telephone and internet access. Such living conditions can have access to the campus cafeteria if they are close enough to the school.
Other types of off-campus housing include university-owned homes that accommodate large numbers of students. These housing arrangements may be available exclusively to members of a sorority, fraternity, or athletic team. Similar to off-campus apartments, payments made to the college for living in these houses usually cover basic utilities and garden maintenance. Students can share grocery expenses or, if the houses are located close enough to campus, they can have on-campus meals.
On densely populated campuses, students may not have access to college-owned residence halls and may choose to live in private apartments. Owners of apartment buildings located close to campus usually post vacancy listings with the university’s housing office. Students can find suitable accommodation by checking these listings as well as looking for advertisements in local newspapers and online accommodation websites. This type of housing usually requires signing a lease, paying a rent deposit, and contacting private companies to connect all utilities. Students who live in private residences typically do their own shopping and/or eat out.
Off-campus housing options also include renting a room in a private home. Some landlords who live close to the university campus offer rooms to students in exchange for rent, babysitting and/or housekeeping. Utilities are usually covered in this scenario. Room and board payments may cover food in some cases, while other families may expect students to buy their own groceries and cook their own meals.
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