California State University - Northridge
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Students at CSUN have the option of living in the dorms all four years, although many chose to live off campus. Others who are not chosen in the lottery are then obligated to move off campus. Looking for off-campus housing is easy because the college is surrounded by apartment complexes. The apartments range from inexpensive to pricey. The features of each complex vary as well. Apartments may have fitness centers, barbeque areas, swimming pools and hot tubs, laundry units, covered parking, central air and heating, and some complexes even offer to pay your water and gas utilities. Northridge is a bit more expensive than the surrounding area, so if money is a concern, then try to find a complex built before 1985 because all these buildings offer rent control. A one-bed/one-bath apartment may only cost $600. However, if you have a pet, then you will have a more difficult time finding an apartment because many buildings do not allow them.

Ideally, try to move into an apartment with roommates because it is cheaper. However, if that doesn’t work out, there is a housing office that helps students find roommates and a place to live after the dorms. Remember that even neighboring apartments can have extremely different policies. While some places fine you for having late-night parties, other complexes forgive the random gathering, but just don’t make it a habit and you should be okay. The best thing is to ask around and find out which buildings suit you the best.

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Off-Campus Housing at California State University - Northridge

Dizzy9

Social Work and Youth Services '14

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I Have No Idea

This is a commuter school. Most students still live at home. A good number, who aren't from the Valley, live on campus. But knowing the area, I would assume it can be costly to live there.

May 20, 2012

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lk58817

Educational Administration and Supervision '13

5.0

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Housing Very Expensive!!

Very expensive to stay in LA apartments. Very hard to pay;however, with campus housing there is no worries about how expensive and far it is. University housing is great because it's close to campus ad you don't have to deal with LA. traffic and expense.

May 14, 2012

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tiannabrown7293

Registered Nursing (RN) '15

3.8

B+

Depends

Some off campus housing is small and needs renovation. But the new off-campus housing is spacious and designed nicely, but a bit more pricey.

Mar 09, 2012

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