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College of William & Mary - Off-Campus HousingCollege Prowler2.69
Quick StatsUndergrads in Off Campus Housing
26 %
Best Time to Look for a Place
December to March -- the earlier the better
Popular Areas
- Cary Street
- Clinton Gardens
- Delaware Street
- Governor’s Square
- Jamestown Road
- King and Queens
- Lafayette
- Lawson complex
- Peppertree Condominiums
- Richmond Road
College Prowler Take
Though most students at William & Mary stay on campus, finding housing within a short drive of the college is fairly easy. There are several nice apartment complexes, such as Governor’s Square and Clinton Gardens, that offer spacious pads. It is pretty difficult to find space in these complexes, though, and it usually costs more than living on campus. The worst part about living a drive away from campus is finding parking during the day. There are very few spots, and many of them are far away from classes. Besides the hassle of parking, renting an apartment is somewhat expensive—the Virginia Association of Realtors rated Williamsburg among the top five least affordable regions in Virginia several years ago. Regardless, the majority of off-campus housing is marginally cheaper than living on campus, especially when you’re splitting the rent with at least one roommate. Some students are able to make it off campus and are happy with it, but others find that it makes enjoying college life a little more difficult at times. Students Speak Out
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Housing off campus is fairly...
Housing off campus is fairly convenient—there isn’t much available within walking distance, because of the proximity of Colonial Williamsburg and other private residences, but there are several very affordable apartment complexes where lots of students live within just a few miles (like Governor’s Square, for example). |
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There are plenty of places to live...
There are plenty of places to live around here, some of which are even within walking distance. However, I would say that if you are going to live off campus, it is essential to have a car for transportation. |
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It’s apartments galore if that’s...
It’s apartments galore if that’s really what you’ve got your mind set on. There’s also some local residents that rent out portions of their homes to college students—some of my friends had the cutest places off campus, basically their own homes within homes. |
Anonymous says: |
Off-campus housing is very...
Off-campus housing is very convenient! There are tons of apartments nearby, although most students prefer to live on campus or in on-campus apartments. |
Anonymous says: |
I actually live off campus. I...
I actually live off campus. I started my sophomore year, and I’ll probably keep going until I finish. There are several apartment and townhouse complexes in close proximity, and many students fill up these complexes, so it’s neat to have your own little community outside of campus, yet still be able to go back on and not miss any of campus life. |
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