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American University - Off-Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Off-Campus Housing

B
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Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 36%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 4%
Average Off-Campus Room & Board $13,468

Best Time to Look for a Place

At least two months in advance—though the best apartment buildings fill up fast.

Popular Areas
  • Avalon at Foxhall
  • Berkshire Apartments
  • Friendship Heights
Average Rents
  • Studio: $800
  • 1 BR: $1,100
  • 2 BR: $1,500
  • 4 BR: $2,900

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The two most popular places for students to live off campus include the Berkshire Apartments (Berks) and the Avalon at Foxhall apartments.

The Berks actually have a partnership with AU, where a certain number of units are available to students directly through the AU Housing and Dining Program. While it is not required to rent a Berk apartment through AU, it is much more reasonable than renting it directly from the Berks. The Avalon is more expensive than the Berks, and fewer AU students live here compared to the Berks.

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Off-Campus Housing at American University

annabird

'14

International Relations and National Security Studies

N/A

Off-Campus Housing

I have not looked into off campus housing, but on campus has been great!

Nov 06, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at American University

Callahan26

'15

Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

3.5
B

Apartments for DC

While there are off-campus housing options available--and they are rather nice--the problem is going to be the expense for the student. If affordability is what someone is looking for at American University, he or she is going to have to look to triple up with fellow students.

Oct 19, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at American University

osaruevb

'13

Business Administration and Management

4.2
A-

Great

Apart from the issue of transportation, I'll prefer to stay off campus as the price for an off-campus house in a year is equal to what we pay in a semester for on-campus housing

Oct 17, 2011

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For Assistance ContactWhat's This?

(202) 885-3370
housinganddiningweb@american.edu
www.american.edu/ocl/housing

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