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University of Kansas - Off-Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 77%
Average Off-Campus Room & Board $7,070

Best Time to Look for a Place

Before or around spring break

Popular Areas The Oread, also deemed the “student ghetto,” is a student-dominated area that includes Louisiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee streets between 8th and 17th.
Average Rents
  • 1 BR: $450
  • 2 BR: $800
  • 4 BR: $1,600
  • Studio: $400

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most students move off campus after living in the dorms their freshman year. Lawrence definitely caters to students who want to live off campus, and most students agree that finding somewhere to live off campus is convenient and affordable.

One of the most popular student-dominated off-campus areas is affectionately called the “student ghetto.” While houses here are usually pretty old and can have a few problems, students prefer this area because it’s within walking distance to campus and the bars and restaurants of downtown Lawrence and Massachusetts Street. More expensive living is also available for students willing to pay for it. The Legends Place Apartments are some of the priciest in Lawrence but are extremely nice and new. However, these apartments are not near campus, which is something many students look for when getting a place. The freedom of living off campus is refreshing for students after living with the rules and regulations of the dorms.

 

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Kansas

KittyCuteness

'14

Chemical Engineering

4.2
A-

Off-Campus Housing > on-Campus Housing

Off-Campus housing is better than living on-campus. The only con is that you are farther away from the University. However, normally the housing will be near a bus route, which you can take every day to get to school at a descent time. The cost is about the same as living on-campus; it might even be cheaper because you can have a roommate.

Jan 21, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Kansas

luongj91

'13

Accounting

4.6
A

KU Off-Campus Housing

Here in Lawrence, KS, there are a wide selection of off-campus housing that can be chosen. Some are more expensive than others, but the differences in price is obvious for what you are paying for provided that apartment complex. There are many apartments that are available for every type of person.

Aug 10, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Kansas

princessjeannie

'13

Psychology

5.0
A+

Best of Campus Choices I Have Seen

Being from California I was amazed to see such nice apartments for so little money. They are incredible and I am looking forward to living off-campus next year.

Jul 05, 2011

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Did You Know?

There are three housing cooperatives in Lawrence that have room for eight to 30 residents. The co-ops are the Sunflower House, the Ad Astra House, and the Olive House.

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