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Most juniors and seniors choose to move off campus, as most housing options are close to campus (between one and three blocks away) and provide more freedom than campus housing. Living off campus costs roughly the same as living on campus, which is far from cheap. Rent prices are outrageous; it's impossible to find a room off campus for less than $500 a month without living in someone's closet. But despite the hefty cost, many students appreciate the added freedom and liberation from dorm policies and campus dining plans.

The quality of off-campus housing options varies drastically—though range in quality doesn't necessarily indicate range in price. You may very well pay the same rent for a house that's close to being condemned as you would for a luxury apartment with access to a pool and spa. The houses closest to campus (literally half a block to a block away) are usually in the worst conditions and cost the most to rent; however, these are the most popular for students looking to live on the lively "light side" of campus. Organizing off-campus housing can be stressful depending on what you're looking for. Apartments located further off campus are pretty easy to come by, but if you and your friends are looking to move in to a house across the street from campus, be prepared to compete with several other groups.

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Off-Campus Housing at Santa Clara University

katsurfer14

'15

Marketing

4.6

A

Juniors and Seniors Have It Good

The Junior and Senior Apartments in Campbell are very exceptional. They have decent sized bedrooms, are multi-leveled, and include a state-of-the-art kitchen.

Dec 31, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Santa Clara University

ntudhope

'15

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

3.5

B

California Housing Requires Housemates!

California is known for having an expensive housing market. This defiantly holds true for the off-campus housing at Santa Clara University. Although the houses close to campus are expensive, the rent is made more resonable if you chose to split the cost of rent with other housemates. There is plenty of off-campus housing, but if you are wishing to obtain a house close to campus you should apply no later than December.

Dec 28, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Santa Clara University

bronco413

'13

Mechanical Engineering

5.0

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A Huge Variety

You can either go on the "light side", where the landlords are very easy going and there is a huge party scene. Or you can live in "dark side" where it can be quite. off campus housing in general is really nice and you will never have to walk more than two minutes to get to campus.

Dec 13, 2011

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