Posts by College Rentals

By Ashley Paskill Whether you live in an apartment or a house off-campus, you likely have to pay for utilities as a part of your rent. If you are not careful, your utility bill can get really high really quickly. Luckily, there are plenty of things that you can do to help lower your utility…

By Alicia Geigel When renting an apartment, a significant part of your lifestyle and comfort in the apartment is having furniture that is equally functional and aesthetically appealing. Hauling your own furniture and large belongings to a new apartment can be a bit of a difficult process, which can be drastically altered by opting for…

By Kaitlin Hurtado If you are a renter, you know that there is a variety of leasing situations you can be in. From varying lease lengths to unfamiliar clauses, you likely are never going to be getting the same leasing situation between different rental properties. One leasing situation that many college students find themselves in…

By Aidan Cannon It’s that time of the year again: Thanksgiving! For many, Thanksgiving is a time to gather as much of your family as possible, sit around the table, and share food to celebrate how thankful they are for one another. Lots of college students are able to make this trip home during the…

By Ashley Paskill Fall is the perfect time to decorate your apartment. This is the time of year when the leaves are changing colors and the weather is cooling off. You may feel the “itch” to decorate for autumn in general or even Halloween. Living in an apartment gives you more freedom to decorate your…

By Alicia Geigel Whether it’s your first or fifth apartment, there are always essentials that you need. After getting the essentials, you may have some money left over to splurge on items you really want. If you just moved and are trying to figure out what things you should really spend on, here are 10…

By Kaitlin Hurtado Any move to a new living situation comes with some form of preparation on your end. For example, you may be getting ready to live off-campus for the first time this coming fall. Whether you have previously lived at home with family or lived in on-campus housing, moving off-campus definitely brings some…

By Ashley Paskill There are mixed opinions about living in an apartment on the ground floor. All of these opinions are valid as living on the ground floor has pros and cons. It may be okay for others while others prefer to live on the upper floors. Many modern apartment complexes do not even have…

By Alicia Geigel Summer is officially here! The season to soak up the sun is upon us, and while you may be planning on spending most of your time outdoors, don’t forget to put some attention to the inside of your home by injecting some summer vibes into it! If you’re ready for summer and…

By Kaitlin Hurtado An apartment search can be a challenging task for just about anyone. From finding a rental property within your budget to finding a property that is in the perfect location, there’s always going to be one or two factors providing a bit more of a challenge in your search to secure an…

By Aaron Swartz College is when a lot of people spread their wings and leave home for the first time. It’s a great opportunity, and dorms provide a nice stepping stone, but once you’ve lived in one for a while you probably won’t be too keen to keep living in one. The logical next step,…

By Ashley Paskill Moving can be a stressful time. It can seem daunting to pack things up and move them to a new location. This is why so many people decide to declutter before moving, especially if they have a lot. Even if you do not think you have a lot of items, you may…