George Washington University - Off-Campus Housing

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Many off-campus apartments are really close to campus. Popular buildings such as Columbia Plaza, the Empire, Letterman House, and the Statesman are actually located within campus boundaries, while apartment buildings such as Carriage House, Claridge House, and the Savoy are only a few blocks away. Rent can range from $800 to $1,700 per person per month, matching GW’s high housing prices, though living off campus is usually harder to find than on-campus housing, which is guaranteed for the first two years. Students are required by DC law to live on campus for their freshman and sophomore years. Those living on-campus do not have to worry about buying furniture, paying for cable, or getting hooked up to the Internet. However, students living off-campus enjoy their freedom and privacy.

Students at GW find off-campus housing to be a real toss-up. GW’s housing accommodations are generally beautiful, so some students prefer to live on-campus all four years, but others want more freedom and do not mind spending the extra few hundred or thousand dollars to furnish a place. Furnished apartments are the best, but they are rare. There are exceptions, though—Claridge House has pretty reasonable prices and offers some partially-furnished rooms. Most on-campus accommodations cost about the same as off-campus housing (before factoring in extra expenses), and apartments are pretty easy to find if students are willing to look hard.
 

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Students Speak Out

GWJS says: George Washington University 2012 Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Freshmen and sophomores are... Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. Juniors and seniors who want to live off-campus can, but it's mad expensive. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: February 27, 2009 Report

colinmac says: George Washington University 2012 Social Sciences

Students must live on campus for... Students must live on campus for two years, and many continue beyond that. There are a lot of apartments in the area, and some have deals with the University for lower costs. GW is generally viewed as being among the top nicest schools in terms of on-campus housing, so moving out is not a necessity. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: February 27, 2009 Report

GWJL says: George Washington University 2010 History

You're not allowed to live... You're not allowed to live off-campus until you're a junior. Your chances of getting on-campus housing after sophomore year aren't high anyway. Apartments are cheaper, if you have roommates to share it with. Plus, there are no annoying UPD patrol off campus. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: February 27, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Off-campus housing is plentiful... Off-campus housing is plentiful but pricey near campus. Living a Metro ride away will save a lot of money. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Housing, as in any city, is not... Housing, as in any city, is not convenient. It is usually a headache to find an apartment, but most do after some effort. It is easier to find off-campus housing in the early summer, when other students vacate. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

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