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Even though the University provides housing facilities for all undergraduate students, and even though all freshmen are guaranteed housing, the higher your classification, the less likely it is that you are guaranteed a spot in the dorms. Because of this, most students start looking around for apartments and house-shares close to campus as early as sophomore year. There are a lot of convenient off-campus options in the city and in the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia that are within the metro area, and sometimes these options are cheaper than the dorms. Some of the more popular locations are in the Shaw district within walking distance of the main campus. And while the landlords of these apartments or houses usually rent out for prices that students can afford relative to living in the dorms, one of the cons of living in some of these locations is the fact that students are more vulnerable to the dangers of city living. Just remember that you won’t have the benefit of having the campus police around.

Some of the best areas to live are actually outside of DC, and while the commute can be as long as 45 minutes to an hour, the added sense of security that comes from living in the suburbs is worth it. The prices in these spots are often very low; the farther away from DC you go, the more inexpensive the prices for apartments and house-shares are. And you can always count on the Metro to take you into the city.

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Off-Campus Housing at Howard University

fraisebf

'15

International Business

3.1

B-

You Won't Be Without a Home

There are plenty of off campus apartments. They cost about average for a big city. Colombia Heights is a very nice neighborhood to live in if you choose to live off campus. It's a metro stop away from campus. It literally has all of the best stores to shop at.

Jan 08, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Howard University

ashleyjeter4

'12

Physical Therapy

2.3

C

Expensive

The apartments around Howard are extremely expensive, its best if students live further away from campus because its a little cheaper but it is almost a must that one has a car especially with the unpredictable DC weather.

Jan 04, 2012

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Steph67

'14

Psychology

4.6

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Off Campus Housing

Off campus housing is expensive but not if you find good roommates. Also there are tons of options to choose from. Howard is in a city so there is variety.

Jan 02, 2012

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