Gonzaga University - Off-Campus Housing

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In the Logan neighborhood, the rent prices and the distance from campus for decent houses and apartments are almost unbeatable. Very few off-campus students need to drive to school. The houses aren’t always the sort of place you’d want to take your mom to, but hey, this is college. Peeling paint, draughty rooms, and beer-stained carpets don’t seem like too big a deal. Sinto is probably the best street to live on, in terms of proximity to Gonzaga and general safety and appearance. Mission Park is pretty, but also more dangerous and removed from campus. Increased distance from campus means bigger houses, higher crime, and fewer students. But, none can hold a candle to frat houses, either in terms of size or affluence.

Although living off campus can be cheap and convenient, it also has drawbacks. Landlords are a thoroughly mixed bag—some are helpful, but others will attempt to hassle, connive, and pilfer you at every turn. Most houses are poorly furnished and insulated, so be prepared to pay for warmth and comfort. Off-campus students have to work harder to stay integrated with the community. This life is terrific if you get a house with four of your best friends, but not so jolly if you end up sharing a dingy apartment with an acquaintance who was stranded like you. To end up in a good situation, you have to start looking early, research landlords and houses, and be wary.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

I would recommend staying on... I would recommend staying on campus through your sophomore year (which is quite easy to do), and then start looking for a house or apartment early in the year. There is quite nice upper-level housing on campus such as Dussault or Corkery, but these are more expensive. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Moving off campus really sucks,... Moving off campus really sucks, but once you’ve moved, it’s great. It’s often hard to find a landlord who won’t rip you off. Avoid Vince Dressel and his son Alex—they will screw you over. You should start looking early, and the best thing to do is become friends with people who already live off campus and just try to get their lease when they graduate. It’s next to impossible to stay on campus, so I suggest you start looking in December and January of your sophomore year. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Don’t separate yourself from... Don’t separate yourself from campus. You will regret it eventually. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Staying on campus is more... Staying on campus is more expensive than moving off. If you start looking for houses early (January), or if you know someone already living in one who’s moving out, it’s pretty easy to find a place to live. What you’ll have to pay in rent is another story. Be sure to check with people in the house about what the landlord is like—some of them take advantage of students. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

I haven’t tried living off campus... I haven’t tried living off campus yet. Most people I’ve talked to say it’s best to stay on campus. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

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