Off-Campus Housing Blog

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…

By Garth Brunner You’re done living on campus and you’re ready to take a big step into renting an apartment off-campus. Congratulations, that’s so exciting! It can be a tricky process to find the right apartment for you and you need to know exactly what you are getting in for. Out of potentially hundreds of…

By Ashley Paskill Whether you are moving to a new place on your own or are moving home with your family, it can be difficult to move. This is especially true if you have a lot of items to bring with you. To help minimize the challenge, declutter your belongings before you move. It may…

Working from home can be a blessing and a curse sometimes, as it is much easier to become distracted by your phone, TV, or household responsibilities. While you’re likely to always experience some kind of distraction when working from home, there are a few ways that you can minimize distractions and create a productive, focus-friendly…