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In every college student's life there comes a point when it's time to move away from the comfort of dorms and dining halls and move off campus into the big, scary world that awaits them. Alright, the change probably won't be that dramatic for anybody, but in all seriousness, you will find yourself looking at apartments at some point during your time at NU. For most students, that comes after sophomore year, unless they plan on moving into your fraternity or sorority house. Some move into apartments earlier, while some never leave campus. Moving off campus does bring with it some changes, such as being able to throw a few apartment parties without having to worry about a CA knocking on your dorm room door and having to hide that bottle of Barcardi you were using as a mixer. But, the Evanston police run a pretty strict ship, so if you do plan on throwing some parties, expect to pay the fines that you'll end up accruing. Another plus to moving off campus is the abundance of great food establishments you'll be near.

What is scary, however, is the price tag that comes with the move. Being a college town certainly doesn't help lower rents, as landlords know how to take advantage of college students. Moreover, Evanston is one of Chicago's wealthier suburbs, which will contribute to a pretty high rent, so don't expect to get off the hook too easy. The most important thing is to do your homework: figure out what you're looking for and where to find it, and then figure out the best deal you're going to get. After that, you should be OK. And for most students, all the hassle turns out to be worth the extra freedom they get.

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Off-Campus Housing at Northwestern University

Jdkatzy

'14

Business Administration and Management

3.1

B-

A Lot There but Not Very Nice

almost everyone lives off campus as an upperclassman. Evanston is a huge residential area so there are houses and apartments galore that aren't very far off campus. Most are no more than a 5-10 minute walk away. The off campus options, while abundant, aren't the nicest. They are pretty typical college houses or apartments if they are for rent. They tend to have a lot of rooms and are kept livable. Many have extremely odd structures. it is very convenient but can cost a lot. average rent is anywhere from 600-900 a month. Parking is the worst. It cost a lot and you can't even park on campus unless you are an upperclassman and the parking isn't even close to any buildings. cars are a burden if you go to nu. I give it a B- because there are a lot of off campus options but few nice and parking is awful.

Nov 28, 2011

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abb123

'15

Drama and Theatre Production

4.6

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There Are Tons of Places to Live Off Campus

It seems to be pretty common to move off campus after freshman year. There are TONS of apartment complexes all around, some right next to where the dorms are; some a little bit farther, but it seems like if you can get a group of friends together to get an apartment, it is very easy to find one.

Oct 18, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Northwestern University

andrysb24

'12

Psychology

3.1

B-

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the off-campus options that are conveniently near campus aren't the best in terms of being exceptionally kept. Also any off-campus housing option that is really great is usually very expensive, even when rent is divided among a few roommates. The school really doesn't do much to help you find housing. They mostly just have a website with links to pages with apartment listings.

Sep 21, 2011

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