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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

lilmonsta22

'15

English

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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Off-Campus Housing at Illinois State University

ilovemaxie123

'15

Speech Language Pathology

4.2

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Off Campus Housing

Off-campus housing is pretty nice. There are some places that are very close to campus and others that are farther. It all depends on when you sign a lease and how expensive the place is. A lot of people get a place really early because they fill up fast. Each person usually can have their own parking space, and from most of the places I've seen, they're decently sized.

Jan 07, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Illinois State University

Kmscott18

'15

Early Childhood Education

5.0

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Lot's of Options

ISU has a lot of options for off campus housing. There are also countless ways to find information about the different options that are offered. There are a ton of posters updated all of the time about open spaces and cheap options. They also have a new place called cardinal court especially for sophomores.

Jan 07, 2012

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