Off-Campus Housing Blog

Having utilities included in an apartment’s rent is a plus. You’ll feel better signing knowing that there is one less thing a month to watch for. You’ll relax knowing that you won’t have to remember multiple bills or deal with setting any of the utilities up. However, before you leave your lights on 24/7 or…

You’ve always been the kind of person to go to parties but never host one, and it’s not because you don’t like hosting. You think your apartment is simply too small to host a party that people will enjoy. It might come as a surprise, but you can still host an epic party in your…

It feels like every day another search engine geared towards apartments or rental properties pops up on the internet. Between having an individual website, various social media entities and utilizing word of mouth, a lot of property managers question the importance of being on an ILS. And while yes, there are a lot of ways…

Staying on campus during break feels like the climax of basically every sci-fi film. Most of the city has already evacuated, and you are one of the few people left to face the army of zombies, aliens, or vampires that are getting closer and closer by the second. But unfortunately, there aren’t any exciting creatures…

Decorating an apartment can get expensive. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on decor that you’ll likely only use for 4 or so years, save time and money by making your own. You don’t have to be a crafting goddess to do it either. Here are 10 DIY Decorative Crafts for Your College Apartment; Mason…

Arguably one of the most used kitchen appliances in a college student’s apartment, the microwave is the also one of the dirtiest. Food splatters. Soup spills. Plates crack. Microwaves get dirty. Having to clean the microwave is the one chore no one ever seems to want to do. But why? Cleaning your microwave can be…

One of the least talked about problems that college students face in their first apartment is blending decorative styles with their new roommates. Everyone has their own aesthetic and in most apartments, everyone has their own room. But, what about shared areas like the living room, dining room, and kitchen? Who decides how to decorate?…

Amenities are a big selling point for many college rental properties. Between pools, fitness centers, and tanning beds, some properties are starting to look more like an all-inclusive resort and less like a college student’s apartment complex. With all of these new bells and whistles, are these added amenities causing a hike up in prices…

No matter how big your apartment is, there never seems to be enough room. Before you start researching “what to do when you’re a hoarder,” relax. You probably don’t have too many belongings, you probably just need to learn better ways to store everything. Great storage will not only make your apartment feel bigger but,…

It’s no surprise that rent prices vary between apartments. Different amenities, locations, floor plans and what seems like a million other factors, go into finding that magic number. But, what happens if you find the “perfect” apartment and it’s outside of your budget? Do you haggle? The answer to this question is, no. A properties…

All dog owners can contend that hunting for dog toys is more complicated than one might think. You walk into your local pet store to find countless toys on display. Many catch your eye–the cute stuffed penguin and the toy that advertises having 20 plus squeakers inside of it. But you have to ask yourself…

There is something homey about having wall to wall carpeting in your apartment. The feel beneath your toes on a cold winter morning, the magically way all of your furniture sinks into it perfectly. It’s a rug that never slips out of place. However, it’s also not always practical. Wall to wall carpeting can be…