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Moving off campus is both a blessing and a curse for most Tufts students. Every year, about 40 percent of the junior class goes abroad, in part to experience a different culture and in part to avoid searching for an off-campus apartment. As Davis Square becomes increasingly popular, rent prices near Tufts have almost no ceiling and are continually on the rise. More seniors are expressing a desire to move back onto campus for their last year, and this forces juniors to move off campus.

Renting can be difficult—utility bills become a worry, you have to consider the safety of the place you’re living, and you have to deal with often antagonistic landlords. However, many students enjoy the independence of having their own places, and living with friends can add to the comfort level and social dimension of the Tufts experience. Chances are you’ll make friends with at least a few upperclassmen who live on their own, and this can give you a better idea of what to look for when you’re deciding on housing for your later years. If you do choose to go for a house or apartment, it’s important to find roommates early and start looking as quickly as you can—September and October aren’t too soon to consider signing a lease for the coming summer.

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Off-Campus Housing at Tufts University

ehalmo01

Psychology '14

2.3

C

Off Campus Housing: Snooze, You Lose

Off campus housing is hard to deal with at Tufts. Over 1,000 kids trying to contact landlords for the limited number of off campus houses. It is a nightmare. You need to find your group of roommates and quickly find a place before they are all gone. Fall of Sophomore year is a mad scramble for housing. Landlords are tricky and ask a lot from college kids price-wise. Basically, get your housing out of the way as fast as you can.

Jan 06, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Tufts University

icless89

Biology '11

1.9

C-

Very Expensive for What Is Available

Very expensive for small and not very nice apartments

Aug 08, 2011

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gradschool

International Relations and National Security Studies '09

3.8

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Convenient and Available, but Can Be Expensive

Houses surrounding campus are generally rented by Tufts students. This includes houses directly across the street from campus (which are pretty much on campus). There are many options available for off campus housing. It can be expensive, however, depending on how close you want to live to campus.

Apr 02, 2011

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