Louisiana State University - Off-Campus Housing

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It seems like every month or so, there is a new apartment complex or set of condominiums constructed near campus. The are tons of available places for students to live right near campus, whether they are looking for a wild party atmosphere or something a little more sedated. Most places are reasonably priced, except for a few complexes that are geared toward bringing in the ritzy, football-season crowd. Some of the apartments can be kind of dumpy, to say the least, but with so many options, it’s easy to avoid the really atrocious places around campus. Most apartments offer decent amenities from pools to tanning beds to study rooms with computers and printers, all open late. The apartments can also help to take a lot of the hassle out of living off campus. Many include water and sewer bills, and occasionally electricity bills, in with rent. Some complexes even come furnished, preventing long drives from home, toting grandma’s flea-infested sofa. Parking for commuters is the number one complaint, and the reason people still ride the buses. There is no LSU department designed to help you make the move off campus, but it’s really not that difficult. Ask around because often the best deals are through houses and condominiums rented through friends. The downfalls of living off campus tend to be fairly slim. The freedoms provided from having your own place are worth all the hassles of stinky carpets and long treks to campus. These places may not be the Ritz, but home is where your heart is, right?

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

Housing off campus is very... Housing off campus is very convenient. It is definitely worth it due to an excellent bus system and the difficult-to-find on-campus parking for residents. In addition, decent apartments can be found for the cost of staying in a dorm. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

It’s not too hard to get... It’s not too hard to get off-campus housing after freshman year. I think it’s extremely worth it. There are apartments for everyone no matter what your price range, so most people can find a place and be extremely happy with it. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Absolutely. There are lots of... Absolutely. There are lots of complexes right off campus where only students are allowed to live in. They are lots nicer than dorms, without the annoying check-in lady at the front to spy on you. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

There are lots of places off... There are lots of places off campus to live. I live about two blocks from the south gates. I like it better than living on campus, because [I’m from] so far away that having a place that doesn’t close for breaks is way more convenient for me. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Housing off campus is very... Housing off campus is very convenient, and they are all within walking distance. If that’s what you’re going for (and I would), arrive earlier in the summer to get a place squared away. They do go quick. There are always people looking for roomies, though. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

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