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Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 20%

Best Time to Look for a Place

Early spring or summer

Popular Areas
  • Downtown Brattleboro
  • Eliot Street
Average Rents
  • 1 BR: $700
  • 2 BR: $800
  • 3 BR: $1,000
  • Studio: $500

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Brattleboro and even the small town of Marlboro have an abundance of rentable options for students at Marlboro College. There are several off-campus cottages and houses along South Road (the heavily-wooded road leading to the College). Additionally, there are apartment buildings, downtown apartments, and even houses that are popular with upperclassmen. A home away from Marlboro often proves convenient for many students as a place to relax and be productive. On-campus housing can sometimes become a distraction.

If rent money is less of an issue, a downtown apartment is extremely convenient. The Marlboro van stops right in the middle of Main Street and will take students to and from school. Also, houses along South Road become happening party spots for get-togethers and gatherings (Marlboro students always love venturing off of the Hill, even if only a few meters away). Though wonderful in many ways, off-campus housing can be expensive and problematic in the winter. Some days, the road to Marlboro will not be accessible by car, and some students will miss class. Also, students off campus can sometimes miss other important events on campus, such as performances, art shows, or guest speakers, all due to weather. With on-campus housing, students are guaranteed to be there.

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Off-Campus Housing at Marlboro College

dhunderfund

Social Sciences '10

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South Road or Brattleboro

The nearest town to Marlboro is Brattleboro, and its about half an hour away down Route 9 which has pretty much nothing on it. To get to Route 9 you take South Road from campus, which is lined with little houses in the woods, many of which are occupied by students. If you live in these houses, which can be cheap, you have to worry about having a car, or skis, because there is so much snow so much of the time. Getting to campus can be a real pain sometimes, and you may find that you're not as much a part of the social scene. For those who are willing to go even farther, very adult accomodations can be found in Brattleboro. One of the most popular being the "ballroom", an old converted ballroom that has always served as the unofficial flop house of Marlboro students caught in town overnight. Its huge, and cheap. You'll be lucky if you get to live there.

Jun 12, 2010

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Off-Campus Housing at Marlboro College

Anonymous

Marlboro College Student

Transportation can be tricky, but...

Transportation can be tricky, but if you’re downtown, you can always take the MOOver Van. I think housing off campus is available, but you have to be willing to look. It’s not the city, it’s Vermont. You’re gonna have to make the effort to find something to suit your needs.

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Off-Campus Housing at Marlboro College

Anonymous

Marlboro College Student

I think that there are a variety...

I think that there are a variety of different forms of off-campus housing. Depending on your style, financial situation, and transportation needs, it is definitely do-able. Lots of housing gets advertising around Marlboro. Right in Mather, the administrative building, there are always ads posted. There are also places right inside Brat where you can live that seem to be pretty convenient. I really like living on campus, but I know a lot of people chose to live off campus and are able to find places.

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User rating for Marlboro College - Off-Campus Housing is 4.6 out of 5 based on 10 user reviews.

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