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Off-campus housing is something most students look forward to after spending two years in the dorms, and there is a lot of housing available to students at a range of prices. Apartments are most common at Illinois State University, although some choose to rent houses or townhomes. Most off-campus apartments are managed by one of three main realty companies: Sami, Young America Realty, and First Site Apartments. Unfortunately, almost all students' experiences with realtors in the Bloomington-Normal area have been negative. Realty companies are only interested in getting money from students and do not treat them as true renters. In dealing with leasing agents, students have complained about almost everything from maintenance not doing its job to tenants being charged with ridiculous fees.

Open leasing starts in September, and students are pressured into signing for an apartment almost a whole year in advance. This can be a problem because students may have roommate problems later on in the year or may not end up attending ISU the following fall. Some high-end apartments have gyms and pools included in the monthly fee, while some apartments have utilities included, which can help cut down on costs. It is important to do research when looking for an apartment, and don't be afraid to wait until later in the year to actually sign for one.

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Off-Campus Housing at Illinois State University

hmweil26

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '15

2.7

C+

Lots of Apartments

There are tons of apartments around campus and information on available ones are posted on bulletin boards, in bathrooms, and other areas all over. Even though apartments are easy to find, I feel like many are expensive and only offer one bathroom to three or four bedrooms, and not much parking space.

Apr 09, 2012

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sheanparker@yahoo.com

Marketing '13

2.3

C

DO NOT USE YOUNG AMERICA

I know they're the largest property management company on campus, but my roommates and I had to take some expensive action to get out of our roach infested apartment. They are bullies who will rob you blind and simply do not care about you. The head property manager actually ran up in the face of one of my roommates, screaming and waving his hands in her face simply because she was crying because she not only had roaches all over her room, but had bed bugs ALL over her. STEER CLEAR -- you've been warned.

Mar 31, 2012

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lilmonsta22

English '15

4.6

A

Pretty Good

After soph yr u arent garunteed housing on campus

but there are so many options...

-frat/sor houses

-apartments

-townhouses

-small homes

expenses......range from cheap to expensive

distance......some close some far...

Jan 09, 2012

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