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Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 32%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 0%

Best Time to Look for a Place

Middle of the second semester

Popular Areas
  • Any other immediate areas around campus
  • Burleith
  • Reservoir Road
Average Rents
  • Studio: $1,200
  • 1 BR: $1,000
  • 2 BR: $1,000
  • House: $2,200

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students agree that off-campus housing is something to be faced with planning, ample time, and parental advice. There seems to be no shortage of landlords looking to screw over Georgetown students; indeed, there is a quite vibrant realty market devoted entirely to renting cool townhouses to the University students—at sky-high prices. These houses, generally located just beyond the swath of University-owned homes, can constitute either a form of domestic salvation or a difficult living situation. The main upside is that Georgetown is a beautiful and renowned area to live in.

The principle problem with off-campus housing is that the neighbors of Georgetown University are paying literally millions of dollars to live in Georgetown, the area. They are not fond of the drunk student populace found wandering through their streets, and they have been quite vocal about it, specifically in the past couple of years. The landlords tend to charge very high prices because of the fight with the neighbors, and this is not the most favorable scenario. Although the struggle is unfortunate, any area worth living in will have residents who are not fans of the "college lifestyle." This is a fact of life that Georgetown students learn to live with.

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Off-Campus Housing at Georgetown University

Hoya1313

International Studies and Government '13

4.6
A

Living in DC

I live off campus this year and will be living off campus next year as well. The interesting thing about Georgetown is that you are treated like an independent adult in all interactions with the University. The same holds true for off campus housing. If you want to live off campus it is on you to search for a place. There are always tons of houses on the market with a huge price range. If you want to live in front of the University it will be very pricey but the houses are great. If you are looking for something cheaper you can live on the other side of campus in Burleith. There is a vibrant off campus life. Georgetown owns a lot of houses outside of the gates so it is hard to define 'off campus.' I rent a house with friends but I live across the street from a dorm.

Mar 04, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Georgetown University

jcg75

Medicine '15

3.8
B+

Smaller Houses

off-campus housing may be tough to get because Georgetown is a crowded area

Feb 21, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Georgetown University

curiousgeorgetowner

Anthropology and Archaeology '15

3.8
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The Townhouses Are Adorable!

I'm a freshman currently, and honestly I'm a bit terrified at the prospect of the upperclassmen housing lottery. Since there is only a certain number of university-owned townhouses and Village A rooftop apartments and other coveted residences, I've heard the whole process can be a bit dramatic. As far as I know, everyone who does live off-campus is pretty satisfied with their living situation, and the Georgetown neighborhood is relatively safe.

Feb 20, 2012

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User rating for Georgetown University - Off-Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

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For Assistance ContactWhat's This?

Off-Campus Housing Services
(202) 687-7764
guochrs@georgetown.edu
och.georgetown.edu/

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Ian Lundy
Hometown
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Major
International Business/Marketing
Grad Year
2015

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