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If you can get away with it, off-campus housing is definitely the way to go. Just the notion of not having to use a communal bathroom should turn you on. The apartments and houses formerly occupied by students are usually trashed, but that’s what college is all about. However, there really are some good, decent places; you just have to keep an eye open and look around. Low rent costs are among the best reasons to come to Tucson for college, seeing as how the same housing in another large American city could cost three to four times the price you'd pay here. It's not uncommon to get a four-bedroom house for $1,200 per month—total. Not bad!

That being said, it's a good idea to experience both the on-campus and the off-campus housing life—that’s right, the best of both worlds. It helps students appreciate what they might have otherwise taken for granted. Most people who live off campus are ready to do so, meaning they are mature and sensible enough to pay rent and clean their own toilets. Judging from the state of most off-campus apartment complexes, this isn't always the case. Fortunately, roommates living off campus tend to be more compatible than those in the dorms. Even if that's the case, there are always those unexpected fights over important things that can break up even the best of friends, such as squeezing the toothpaste from the top, replacing the toilet paper so that it comes out toward the back of the roll, eating all of the good cereal, and buying skim milk. Even if you get the worst-case roommate scenario, it's hard to fault Tucson's off-campus housing options much: you could do a lot worse elsewhere.

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Arizona

momarch

Psychology '15

3.5

B

Housing Is Affordable

There are many opportunities for housing with great prices and most, if not all utilities, are included. There are a variety of different housing options and many renters are accommodating to students. Depending on the area, it is wise to get housing in the north and eastern part of the city because it is a safer area than the southern and western areas. The main streets allow for easy access to the university and there are many apartments located within walking distance to the university.

May 18, 2012

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kawlahh1127

Journalism '14

4.6

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Student Apartments Are Convenient!

Living Off-Campus and near the university is very convenient. As gas prices are increasing, students find it hard to use there vehicle to drive to school. Now, mostly every atudent apartment complex has a shuttle running for their residents to take them to school and back home. It has been very helpful and convenient for student who don't own a car and rely on other transportation to get them to their destination.

May 14, 2012

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kynguyen272

Nutrition Sciences '15

3.1

B-

Apartments Are Too Far from Campus

Apartments not only are too far from campus but rather expensive for the little to no amenities offered at these complexes. Plus the surrounding neighborhood is very dangerous.

Mar 26, 2012

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