Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Off-Campus Housing

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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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Students Speak Out

RPIJG says: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2013 Computer and Information Sciences

Troy apartments are usually kinda... Troy apartments are usually kinda sketchy, but the prices are far better than on-campus housing. I've remained with my fraternity, though. 12345 Off-Campus Housing: March 12, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Most people live off campus after... Most people live off campus after freshman year, mainly because of lack of housing provided by RPI. It is convenient, and its worth depends on where you end up. There are plenty of apartments available that range from ‘dilapidated’ to ‘exquisite.’ 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Having lived on campus one... Having lived on campus one semester after freshman year, I personally found it much more convenient since all room and board is taken care of. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Many people live in fraternities,... Many people live in fraternities, and apartments in Troy are very cheap. It is definitely worth it monetarily to live off campus rather than on. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

There are a number of apartments... There are a number of apartments close to campus, as well as on-campus apartments. 12345 Off-Campus Housing Report

Did You Know?

When looking for an apartment, try contacting a friend’s landlord. Often they’ll have another apartment available or have good suggestion of where to go.

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