Hampton University
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In the center of Hampton Roads, HU does not harbor any students off campus. If you cannot get a room on campus, then you are out of luck, as far as the University is concerned. It is absolute bliss living off campus as an upperclassman. You have privacy and freedom to entertain your friends, comfort that you will not get on campus, and freedom from the watchful eye and tight grasp of Hampton University officials. Most students agree that it can actually be a bit cheaper to live off campus, and it’s a beautiful thing if you can afford it. It is good because it prepares students for independence and true adulthood.

Off-campus housing prepares students for the outside world. On average, a good, clean apartment can range anywhere from $800 to $1400 a month, which is roughly $400 to $700-plus, on an individual basis. Finding an affordable place off campus—near campus—is difficult. The nearest apartments are the Harbors, owned by the president of HU. They run about $850 for two bedrooms, including water, a washer, and a dryer at extra cost per a month. Carless students prefer staying here because it’s so close to campus. However, others choose not to because of the large number of HU students living there and surrounding the area. There are around 50 apartments that harbor HU students within a 16-mile radius from the school. One disadvantage of living off campus is that the public transportation is weak—having access to a car is imperative. Off-campus housing, though, is a savior to upperclassmen. The apartments and townhomes are an experience that should definitely be taken advantage of.

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Off-Campus Housing at Hampton University

stricklandjasmine93

'15

Biology

1.9

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Off Campus Living

The police do not give the students living off campus enough freedom. The police are always patrolling the area even if there is nothing going on. It's not enough parking spaces for visitors.

Dec 28, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Hampton University

brittreni

'12

Broadcast Journalism

3.1

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Housing

Apartments are much cheaper than staying on campus. There are a few resources that helps students find off-campus but not many.

Nov 30, 2011

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brittanycarmon

'14

Law

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There are a lot of very nice apartments to stay in off campus, but keep in mind that the cheaper the rent the sketchier the neighborhood and the quality of the apartment facilities will be not so great as well. The best place to stay would be in the Peninsula Town Center area because that is where everything fun to do in Hampton is.

Sep 06, 2011

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Northhampton Apartment Complexes This is an outside look at the Northhampton apartment complexes, one of the cheapest complexes in the nearby Hampton area and closest to the school.

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A view of a Northhampton Apartment This is the inside of one of Hampton's off-campus apartment complexes. Northhampton is one of the cheaper choices for housing off campus, and it's spacious enough for a college student. The neighborhood isn't the best of the best, but it's relatively good, compared to others.

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Off-campus apartments

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Off-campus apartments A view of some of the more expensive off-campus housing available around Hampton; however, despite the price, these complexes are in a convenient location to the school.

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