Off-Campus Housing Blog

Why Your New Year’s Resolution Should Involve Eliminating Added Sugar

January 8, 2019

Attention all New Year’s Resolutioners: it’s time to admit that sugar is ruining your life. Americans are victim to the greatest nutritional hoax of the century – the low-fat diet. Everything we eat is made up of the 3 major macronutrients: protein, fats, and carbohydrates. So what happens when you eliminate fats from your…

Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for College Students

January 3, 2019

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Family, Food, Off Campus Housing, Study Tips

For one whole week, gyms will be overflowing and every major juice cleanse will be on promotion. It’s beginning to look a lot like New Year’s resolutions! If you still haven’t decided on yours, here are some realistic goals for college students by college students: Ditch McDonald Fast food addiction is real, and…

15 Holiday-Inspired Appetizers You Need in Your Life

December 20, 2018

Apartment Living, Food, Kitchen, Parent's Corner

The Holidays are at your front door. Let them in with these wonderfully festive appetizers that are sure to get the party started! 1. Caprese Christmas Wreath Recipe: Cafe Delites 2. Cranberry and Brie Puff Pastry Wreath Recipe: Simply Delicious 3. Pomegranate Guacamole Recipe: Two Peas & Their Pod 4.…

Pet-Proofing Your Apartment for the Holidays

December 11, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Decorating Tips, Family, Food, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner, Pets, Safety Tips, Transportation

The holidays are a wonderful time of year to celebrate and relax with family and friends, not to mention de-stress after exams. Nevertheless, the season poses some health and happiness risks for your pets. Follow this quick pocket guide on pet-proofing for the holidays so that everyone can have a good time: Cat-Proofing the Christmas…

Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Your College Roommate

November 26, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Budgeting, Decorating Tips, Kitchen, Off Campus Housing, Roommates

Not sure what to gift your college roommate for Christmas this year? Look no further! Here are this year’s best gifts for the cohabiters on your list! 1. Himalayan Salt Lamps Giving your roomy a salt lamp is a fun way to ionize the whole apartment. Depending on how close you are and…

5 Reasons Thanksgiving Means More When You’re in College

November 20, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Family, Food, Kitchen, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner, Pets

Thanksgiving is better when you’re in college. It’s hard fending for yourself, and many students don’t have the luxury of living near family. That’s why when the holidays roll around, a special group feels it a little more than some. Here’s why Thanksgiving means more when you’re in college: 1. Free Food. Nightly…

Georgia State’s Newest Luxury Student Complex is Goals

November 13, 2018

Apartment Living, Apartment Reviews, Industry News, Leasing Information, Manager's Corner, Parent's Corner

This time next year, Georgia State University students will be seeing a new apartment on the block – the corner of John Wesley Dobbs Ave. and Piedmont to be exact. The Mix will be a 26-story luxury student housing complex outfitted with 8,200 sqft of retail, 685 beds, and amenities that will having you signing…

To List or Not to List Property Pricing Information

November 6, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Industry News, Leasing Information, Manager's Corner, Off Campus Housing

There are pros and cons to either choice, and whether or not you should list your property’s pricing information depends on what the price is and who you’re trying to reach. If your property decides to keep its prices off the internet, instead requiring a phone call or email to inquire about rent, you’ve got…

Scary Good: Top 20 DIY Halloween Treats

October 29, 2018

Apartment Living, Decorating Tips, Food, Kitchen, Off Campus Housing, Parent's Corner

If you’re throwing a Halloween party, or otherwise crave ideas for fast, fun, easy, & delicious holiday-inspired treats, look no further! We combed the webs and found the best of the best finger-foody Halloween snacks: 1. Spider Oreo Pops. Recipe by Chelsea’s Messy Apron. 2. Pretzel & Cheese Broomsticks. Recipe…

10 Tips For Throwing a Better College Halloween Party

October 23, 2018

Apartment Gear, Apartment Living, Budgeting, Decorating Tips, Food, Off Campus Housing

If you’ve been bestowed the honer of hosting a Halloween party or social in your college apartment, don’t even think about leaving this page! Here are this year’s hottest trends for partytime spookery: 1. Ghost Hand Ice Cubes – Brew up a nice, blood-red punch and throw in a ghostly hand for good…

51 Ideas for Halloween Movie Night at the Apartment

October 15, 2018

Apartment Living, Off Campus Housing, Roommates, Videos

Planning a Halloween movie night anytime soon? Whether you’re looking for new and exciting or enjoy sticking to tradition, we at College Rentals got you covered. The New: Halloween (Oct. 19, 2018) Apostle (Oct. 12) Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (Oct. 12) Hold the Dark (Sept. 28) Halloween (2018) The Nun (Sept. 7) The Little Stranger…

Easy DIY Halloween Costumes for Broke College Students

October 8, 2018

Apartment Living, Budgeting, Decorating Tips

No money does not equal no costume this Halloween season. We at College Rentals have assembled a short list of ideas for the broke student that are sure to be a hit! 1. Gumball Machine There are more modest variations on this one, but the general idea is a red bottom with colorful circles…