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Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 35%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 3%

Best Time to Look for a Place

The spring and summer months

Popular Areas
  • Burlingame
  • Lake Oswego
  • Mountain Park
  • Sellwood
Average Rents
  • Studio: $400
  • 1 BR: $500
  • 2 BR: $800

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Students at Lewis & Clark are required to live on campus the first two years, unless they’re already a resident in Portland. By junior year, they’re free to live off campus, and it’s a pretty popular choice. Some students choose to live in the on-campus apartments, but many decide against it because living off campus in a house with three other people is a lot cheaper. Some students prefer being on campus and being close to classes and such; however, there are a lot of people who view the slightly longer trek to campus as completely worth it for the freedom.

Most students living off campus can catch the Pioneer Express to get to classes, instead of owning a car. In the end, it actually is quite a bit cheaper to live off campus than in the dorms. A lot of students anxiously await the day when they can move, especially after they do the math and figure out how much they could be saving.

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Off-Campus Housing at Lewis & Clark College

tgatti

Psychology '14

3.5
B

Houses

There are really too many choices for off campus apartments, but if you can find a group of people it is fairly easy to rent a house off. The only problem with renting a house is that usually they are a 5 minute drive away from campus, so you would need a car to live off campus.

Oct 19, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Lewis & Clark College

kfircha

Biology '14

3.8
B+

Just Outside the City!

Because L&C is just outside the city, it is easy to find larger houses that allow you to share a comfortable space with other students. Albeit, it can be a bit expensive because you are in/near a city. On the plus side, the public transportation system is great! There are 3 stops on the campus (all different routes) and there is a free school shuttle that stops in nearby neighborhoods and downtown.

Jul 19, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Lewis & Clark College

hungryforsushi

English '12

3.8
B+

Living Off Campus

The school doesn't have any school-sponsored offer off-campus living, but there are listings on Lewis and Clark's website and many students tend to take up houses from upperclassmen who they are friends with who are moving out. Most people get cars after their sophomore year which makes it easier to go places- however, many also choose to bike, or simply walk, as well. Living off-campus is definitely a plus, especially if you want to get away from the noisy freshmen who are still very excited to be there, and who usually don't have as much work as upperclassmen. It is less convenient to be involved in activities, and to go to school events- it's important to go through the student center often if you live off campus in order to keep track of what's happenning on campus.

Feb 01, 2011

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User rating for Lewis & Clark College - Off-Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 19 user reviews.

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Facts

Did You Know? Lewis & Clark is in a residential area, and there are many homeowners who rent out their homes to students at great prices.

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