Off-Campus Housing Blog

By Ella Shauman For college students living off campus, the end of a lease can be as exciting as it is anxiety-inducing. Landlords are notorious for being nitpicky during move-out inspections, with minor damage sometimes resulting in hefty deductions. For students who haven’t waved goodbye to their security deposits thanks to interior decorating TikToks, below…

By Ashley Paskill For many people, one of the things they most look forward to when they live off-campus in an apartment or house is being able to invite people over for gatherings and parties. However, as a college student, you may live in a relatively small apartment. This can make it difficult to have…

By Garth Brunner Finding the perfect rental is hard, but being approved for it is even more difficult. Unfortunately, you are competing with other students from your school who like the same features you do, but there may be things in your past impacting your ability to snag a rental. Luckily, it’s not all up…

By Sara Mallory The average security deposit is one month of rent. In the United States, the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,356. That’s money you don’t want to lose when you move out! But how can you ensure that you get that money back after moving out of your apartment? How…

By Ashley Paskill Money is tight for everyone, especially college students. You likely have a tight budget and you have a close eye on your income and spending. This is why it may be shocking and stressful when you find out that your rent will be increasing. Luckily, you have a few options that can…

By Garth Brunner It’s easy for messes to pile up while you’re stressed about classes, clubs, studying, and trying to fit in extra social time with your friends. Balancing a busy college schedule is hard enough, but when you add in the growing mess in your bedroom? Believe it or not, it might be easier…

By Ashley Paskill Living in an off-campus apartment means you have more freedom and independence. However, this also means more responsibility, which means dealing with maintenance issues. You may not be able to call your parents or landlord for every little thing, nor do you want to. Luckily, many issues that may come up have…

By Garth Brunner When the academic year comes to an end and it is time to resign or renew your lease, you should not just do it blindly. Instead, there is a lot to think about. While it may seem easy to just stay in the same place for the next academic year, is it…

By Emily Stoklosa Relocating is challenging enough; add attending college, and it’s a double whammy. If this is your first experience finding residential housing for college, it can be intimidating to know where to start. The only no-brainer is the timing. Whether you’re planning to stay in your current apartment, look for a new place,…

By Ashley Paskill Breaking your lease is a huge decision, especially since the lease is a legally binding document. Unfortunately, this decision often comes with a penalty. In some instances, however, there are ways to get out of a lease without paying a penalty. Knowing these instances can help you make the decision if you…

By Garth Brunner When living in a small apartment or dorm, inevitably, you do not have enough space. You have so many belongings and not enough places to put them! Even if you try and do a deep decluttering, you still have large beds, desks, couches, and more taking up valuable space. It might seem…

By Emily Stoklosa College life is full of unexpected circumstances- pop quizzes, impromptu night outs, and even an unplanned change in living situations. Some students may find themselves in a dilemma: to break or not to break a lease agreement. Whether you’re unhappy with your landlord/roommates, facing a sudden opportunity, or simply feeling overwhelmed, breaking…