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There are two things MSU students agree about when discussing off-campus housing: there are plenty of good houses and apartments to choose from, but you should be ready to pay for them. Some students, mainly those from the Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho areas, balk at the cost, but those from California and Colorado grin in relief. In addition to the cheap or arm-and-leg rent, whatever your perspective, the extra cost of utilities can add up quickly during the cold Montana winters. Despite the somewhat high cost of living off campus, it is still comparable to living in the dorms, making it worth the move for most upperclassmen. The absence of alcohol policies also lures students off campus, along with not having to put up with the food served in the dining halls.

As many in-state and out-of-state spectators start to invest in Bozeman property, finding a place to rent is becoming more and more easy. Some brave students wait until mid-August, just a week or two before school starts, to really start looking. This is not advised. It is possible to find somewhere to live at this time, but all the good deals are normally snatched up around July. One place many students flock to is the “Birdhouses” (officially named the University Village Apartments). These apartments are full of MSU students and are practically on campus, making them an easy transition from the dorms to a real house.

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Off-Campus Housing at Montana State University

aedp

Pre-Medicine Studies '14

4.2

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It is much cheaper than living on campus. There are various options too, and nothing too expensive. In fact, if you move into a nice apartment with a few friends, you can share the rent! Parking is good, but the street lighting off campus isn't that great.

May 28, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Montana State University

BrittneyHall7

Natural Resources Conservation '15

4.2

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Apartments Everywhere

There are many apartment complexes around campus that are there mostly to accommodate the college crowd. They are very affordable and there are a variety of apartment sizes to choose from if you want to room with other people.

May 22, 2012

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student44

Pharmacology '15

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Need a Lot of Roommates

Bozeman is now LA, or Aspen. expect to pay a lot even for a 1 bedroom. And remember it's a minimum wage town so the job may not meet all the rent expenses.

May 08, 2012

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