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If you leave campus housing, you can pretty much count on never getting back in. That being said, search at your own risk. It’s not impossible to find a cheaper apartment outside of NYU; however, usually there are compromises to be made. Affordable off-campus apartments can be far away and are usually not nearly as spacious as some NYU has to offer. They also require signing a yearly lease, so if you don’t plan on living in the city year-round or subletting to someone else while you’re away for the summer, then an off-campus apartment is not the right choice.

NYU dorms are pricey, but there are actually city apartments that can be cheaper. Craigslist is a great website to scout for places—a lot of times, you can get hidden steals. Another option is to see apartments through brokers, but watch out because some of them can be pretty sneaky. NYU also has an Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) that does a great job helping students find roommates and apartments. There are sacrifices to living off campus, such as a longer commute to class, not always having a security guard, or walking up apartment steps (no elevators!). You may even have to (gasp!) move to Brooklyn to afford housing. It's not advisable to move off campus as an underclassman because you will find a lot of your social circle will be made in your first few semesters. Suggestion: wait until junior year to move off campus and choose a few friends you will be comfortable living with. Many landlords are willing to negotiate with students, so finding off-campus housing may still pay off instead of dorming. Finding roommates with whom to share the rent doesn't hurt, either!

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Off-Campus Housing at New York University

mbykow3

Music Management '16

1.9

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Off Campus Living for NYU

My friend's parents are advising her to live off-campus for NYU. She and I concur that it would be an extremely poor decision to live off-campus as a freshman. A large portion of what makes NYU unique is that the students go to sleep and wake up in New York City. Commuting into the city takes away what makes NYU, NYU. If you wish to seek housing off campus but remaining in Manhattan, then that is an option to consider. However, it can possibly restrict one's social life

Apr 23, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at New York University

Kit04

Psychology '15

3.8

B+

Off-Campus Housing

Make sure you have roommates. Apartments in NYC are very expensive. I would just stay on campus.

Mar 28, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at New York University

hrthik

Management Information Systems '09

3.8

B+

Off-Campus Housing Alternatives

New York is very expensive to live in, especially New York University so that is why it is best to find an apartment to share with roommates in the New York City area or in another New York borough like Queens or Brooklyn as an alternative. New York University has an extensive off-campus housing database and another option would be to look on craigslist, where I found affordable shared apartments.

Mar 26, 2012

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