Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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Many students find it cheaper to live off campus after freshman year. Those that remain on campus usually do it for the convenience of having finance and food taken care of, and of course, being closer to everything. There are on-campus apartments available for upperclassmen, and these are definitely an option to consider—the convenience of having a place to cook, more privacy, and so forth, without the hassle of bills and having to drive or walk to campus everyday. However, prices for these are comparable to the rest of RPI’s housing; you can definitely live more cheaply elsewhere.

If the bottom dollar is the bottom line for you, then you should definitely move off campus. Even the nicer apartments are usually cheaper than campus housing. Some students choose Greek life as an alternative, and this is especially an option if you’re a guy; all the sororities are on campus, but some fraternities are located farther away. Over forty percent of RPI upperclassmen live off campus, so if you’re planning on having your own place, it’s best to start looking early—cheap and convenient housing can be at a premium, especially just before the fall and spring semesters when it seems like everyone’s looking.

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Off-Campus Housing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

parade1990

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '13

4.2

A-

Off-Campus Housing

All my friends who live off-campus were able to find apartments pretty easily. They are pretty nice apartments too, and they always have a large selection of places to choose. They are also very cheap and close to campus.

Apr 06, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

hardik29

Biology and Biological Sciences '12

3.1

B-

Very Costly and Not That Safe

The off-campus housing selection is something that many upperclassmen choose. The area around RPI isn't that safe though and prices for apartments tend to be high.

Feb 15, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

thouartodd

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering '12

3.8

B+

RPI Apartments

Most are nice, few are not. Variable monthly prices, usually between $300 and $600 depending on location and landlord.

Dec 05, 2011

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