Ohio University - Off-Campus Housing

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Ahh, off-campus housing. Finally, you can have your own keg party, cook your own meals, sleep in a real bed, and most importantly to OU students, have a porch! But, with the newfound freedom comes bills, bugs, bats, and, most dreaded of all, Athens landlords. Some landlords treat their tenants with respect and courtesy (like L’Hereux), but others are just plain lousy, ignoring maintenance problems and even being downright mean to tenants. The best way to avoid a nasty landlord or house is to ask current tenants about the living conditions. Also, make sure to ask the rental companies about move-in/out dates and times, which have been known to cause a lot of stress for students (one rental company requires tenants to be completely moved out of their house only three hours after they graduate).

The houses on campus are generally nice, although rent can be a little steep, especially the closer you get to Court Street. But, another great option for students is apartment complexes like University Courtyard and Riverpark. While UC is a good distance from campus, buses transport students to and from the apartments, and the living conditions and amenities are awesome (computer access, a gym, a pool). Make sure to take these into consideration when looking for a house. Most importantly, as all students attest, start the search early. Off-campus housing can be an absolute blast, just make sure to do your homework to avoid an uncomfortable living situation.

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Anonymous says:

At Ohio University, all students... At Ohio University, all students are required to live in the dorms for the first two years, so the house hunt does not begin until after sophomore year. My suggestion is to start looking fall quarter of sophomore year, and ask around; it is much easier to find a place through a friend or a friend of a friend, than to start knocking on doors. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

If you are looking for a house and... If you are looking for a house and you go to view someone’s house and they say it is taken, check anyway with the landlord—the current tenants might be looking to live there again and are just driving people away. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Housing off campus was okay. I... Housing off campus was okay. I think I got lucky both my junior and senior year because I found nice apartments to live in. There were definitely a lot of the nasty houses that some of my friends lived in, though. All and all, it is definitely worth it to live off campus. Those nasty college houses make for some crazy and fun memories. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Housing is very intimidating when... Housing is very intimidating when you first move off campus; however, I found it to be well worth it. There are a variety of houses and apartments to choose from, which can vary greatly in price depending on how much you would like to pay. The key is to look early; over a year in advance is when most students select their house for the next year. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

It is definitely worth living off... It is definitely worth living off campus at OU, because off campus usually does not mean that far from campus. But, look for houses at the beginning of the school year because they will all be gone by the first month. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

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