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Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 30%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 3%
Average Off-Campus Room & Board $11,750

Best Time to Look for a Place

August or September

Popular Areas
  • Hermann Park
  • Inner Loop
  • Main Street
  • Med Center
  • Off of Greenbriar Street
  • University Place
  • West University Place
Average Rents
  • Studio: $588
  • 1 BR: $676
  • 2 BR: $863
  • House: $1,185

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Many students attempt to stay on campus for their entire time at Rice because Rice’s social life is so focused on campus and within the college system. Some students feel that living off campus (referred to as "OC" or "deep OC," depending on where you live) cuts them off from their old social circles, making it hard for them to keep up with their friends or make new friends. Other students feel quite the opposite, seeing off-campus living as a breath of fresh air and a break from the monotony of campus living, the college system, the same social hangouts and activities, and the same parties. They have found off-campus life to be a very positive experience, and feel that it has widened their social circle and helped them to get out and explore Houston. 

As for the housing selections off campus, there is a huge variety to choose from, including actual houses, apartments, townhouses, garage apartments, and studio apartments. The area around Rice is the nicest in Houston. A range of prices are available, and apartments can be found very near to campus (a must if you will not have a car), as well as farther away. The online off-campus housing guide published every year is a very helpful resource to see what is currently available, and if you start looking early (a few months in advance), you should not have any problem finding a place to your liking.

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Off-Campus Housing at Rice University

nicole12

Chemical Engineering '15

4.2
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It's Required

At Rice University, students are only guaranteed 3 years of housing, so students usually move off during their junior year. There are several options ranging from apartments to actual houses. There is a large price range available.

Apr 13, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Rice University

hoopsjk

Engineering Physics '15

4.6
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Great Options

There are sooo many places to live off campus. If you choose to go this route, you will need a car otherwise it's too inconvenient. Most students choose to live on campus because it's so amazing, but those that choose to live off have lots of options and actually can save some money. Rice is in a really wealthy neighborhood and people will even rent out rooms in their houses. There are lots of good apartment options as well

Mar 28, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Rice University

mvatcher35rice

English '14

3.5
B

No One Cares

Off-campus housing is generally easy to find thanks to a high rate of turnover among students thanks to the residential college system which leads to a propensity to live off-campus for only one or two years, & only when on-campus housing is unavailable.

Dec 05, 2011

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User rating for Rice University - Off-Campus Housing is 4.6 out of 5 based on 24 user reviews.

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For Assistance ContactWhat's This?

The Off-Campus Housing Office
(713) 348-4096
OCH@rice.edu

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