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Grand Valley State University - Off-Campus Housing - Off-Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

Off-Campus Housing

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Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 75%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 16%
Average Off-Campus Room & Board $7,950

Best Time to Look for a Place

Eight to 10 months in advance of when housing is needed

Popular Areas
  • Campus View Townhomes and Apartments
  • Campus West Apartments
  • Copper Beech Townhomes
  • Hillcrest Townhouses
  • Meadows Crossing
  • The Village at 48 West
Average Rents
  • 1 BR: $580
  • 2 BR: $660
  • 3 BR: $750
  • 4 BR: $1,000

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There are several close options for off-campus housing around the Grand Valley campus. Most are located on nearby 48th Avenue including The Village at 48 West, Campus West Apartments, Hillcrest Townhouses, Copper Beech Townhomes, and more. There are apartment styles, townhome styles, and nearby homes for rent close to campus.

Compared to other schools, off-campus living is well priced for the location and amenities, and the bus system has a stop outside of every apartment complex. Security is also handled very well on and off campus, so there is a sense of safety no matter what time of day. Overall, off-campus living allows students the freedom from typical on-campus rules and space from academic life.

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Off-Campus Housing at Grand Valley State University

KenzieRae0817

Music Teacher Education '16

3.5
B

Off Campus...

The off campus apartments at GVSU are generally well priced. The only thing is the distance from the school. It isn't hard to find one, but getting from apartment to class everyday can be kind of a hassle. There should be off campus apartments that are a little closer to the school

Mar 31, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Grand Valley State University

johnkeis

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

2.3
C

Off-Campus Housing

Apartments off campus are expensive. The prices are extremely high in the apartments that are along the campus bus route, and those that are not are difficult to find.

Mar 26, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Grand Valley State University

allystokosa77

Nursing '14

3.5
B

Off Campus Housing

There are alot of off campus housing options at GVSU!

Pros

+Lots of availibility

+Lots of special offers

+Good Location (Safe)

+Good condition

+Many amenities

+Bus stops at many complexes that go to campus

+many are pet friendly (but charge pet rent)

Cons

-Expensive (all range around the same price, really have to search for anything significantly cheaper or a better value)

-Usually have to pay for a parking pass for apartment complex

-Not many 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom options that are affordable, most are built for 4 people

Mar 09, 2012

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User rating for Grand Valley State University - Off-Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 user reviews.

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