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

thouartodd

'12

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

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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Off-Campus Housing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Physics123

'15

Physics

3.5

B

Housing

The off campus housing is pretty good and is cheaper than living in the dorms.

Sep 02, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

galet

'14

Chemical Engineering

2.3

C

Subletting Abounds

There are lots of options int he are but only if you are willing to live with four or five other poeple just in the segment you are living, not to mention the other people on different floors. The cost can be high and the convenience is minimal due to the need of a vehicle but limited parking.

Jul 07, 2011

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