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Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 9%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 0%

Best Time to Look for a Place

Spring! Look for housing at this time because many people are moving out. You will have more options.

Popular Areas
  • Mountain View
  • Portola Valley
  • Redwood City
  • San Francisco/Bay Area
  • Town & Country Village
Average Rents
  • Studio: $1,000
  • 1 BR: $1,200
  • 2 BR: $1,600
  • 3 BR: $3,000

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The majority of students is unified in the opinion that off-campus housing is a bad idea. Universally, off-campus housing is considered too expensive and inconvenient (given the enormous and isolated campus). It’s also true that living off campus almost definitely requires a car. Since Stanford guarantees four years of on-campus housing, few are willing to accept the cost and trouble of living on their own.

However, despite all of the negative opinions about off-campus housing, it can be done. For students who are tired of the Stanford social scene, living off campus is the only way to get out of the “Stanford Camp” environment and into the real world. If you rent a house with several friends, the cost can be around $500 a month per student, which is comparable to what you would pay for a room on campus. If off-campus life seems like an attractive idea, it’s best to start looking early for both roommates and living spaces; both of these are limited around Stanford, so finding the means to move off campus can turn into a serious project.

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Off-Campus Housing at Stanford University

avagrl1

International Relations and National Security Studies '12

4.2
A-

Dining Halls Suck

If you live in a good house the food is amazing. Otherwise you're probably going to the dining halls and while they provide a huge selection, their food is mediocre at best.

Apr 19, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Stanford University

anagao

Computer Science '14

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Live on-Campus

Stanford guarantees 4 years of housing and 94% of students do.

Feb 07, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Stanford University

agp

Mechanical Engineering '09

3.5
B

Not Popular Option

Most students live on campus - those that chose to live off campus pay a high-price for nice Palo Alto housing. Its a great neighborhood, very safe, and close enough to bike to campus, but you pay a price for it, and if you don't have dinning halls you're going to be paying a lot for food.

Jan 28, 2011

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User rating for Stanford University - Off-Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 28 user reviews.

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Facts

Did You Know? If you are married and/or have children, the University provides housing options for you, as well, including multiple-room apartments and condos for families.

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