Kansas State University - Off-Campus Housing

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Unlike a lot of schools, K-State maintains no policy requiring students to spend their freshmen year on campus, so many students don’t even bother waiting until their sophomore year to forsake the residence halls. Sometimes abandoning ship means a studio apartment, sometimes a frat house, but it virtually always amounts to a more cost-effective living situation. This is not to say that off-campus housing is categorically cheap (landlords near campus are not oblivious to the marketability of their location), but provided you’re willing to put in some effort, scoring something affordable isn’t too tough.

Needless to say, living off campus requires more maturity than living in the residence halls. Filling out a form and signing your name at the bottom isn’t going to cut it. You’re going to have to track down your own place, deal with utilities, forage for sustenance, and undertake a daily commute. Even going Greek means increased responsibilities, as most houses enforce mandatory study hours and make community service a membership requirement. Still, if you’ve reached a phase in your life where hall-wide Halo tournaments cease to dictate your schedule, flying the coop is probably worth it.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

“I enjoy being on campus because... “I enjoy being on campus because everything is so close, but living off campus is definitely cheaper. They have a lot of nice apartments and housing around campus which is convenient, but I don’t want to have to cook all the time.” 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

“Off-campus housing isn’t bad if... “Off-campus housing isn’t bad if you can find a good landlord. Lots of places aren’t kept as nice because they know they can easily fill units with college kids. January isn’t too early to start looking. As long as you put in a little effort, you can find a great place for decent rent that isn’t too terribly far from campus. It’s definitely worth it if you want your own space.” 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

“Housing off campus is very... “Housing off campus is very convenient. I stay in a house with two other people and drive to campus for classes. It is much more enjoyable than staying in the dorms, and having a place in a quiet neighborhood allows for more productive studying and such.” 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

“Housing is primarily a renter’s... “Housing is primarily a renter’s market, but that doesn’t keep them from jacking up prices near the school.” 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

“A majority of returning students... “A majority of returning students find housing off campus. Finding a house or apartment isn’t difficult by any means, but be prepared to make sacrifices. Living situations close to campus are expensive and not always nicer, and very nice apartments seem to be found quite a distance from campus.” 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

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