University of Miami
- Off-Campus Housing

Miami Housing.

The off-campus housing surrounding the University of Miami is specifically designed to cater to a Miami student. The housing are relatively expensive, but since the average University of Miami student is usually more well-off than the average college student, landlords find this to be no big deal. The safety of the area has improved drastically in recent years, but still carries the stigma and stereotype of crime from years past. Overall, it is no more unsafe than the average big city. The housing quality is pretty average, nothing exceptionally special but it definetly has all needed qualities for well functioning home. Every, and I mean EVERY, form of housing is near campus. University of Miami has a slow yet extremely thorough process for assisting their studnets with off campus housing that indicates that they truly care about their students's wellfare.

Housing....

As long as you have housemates/roommates you'll be fine finding a place within reasonable distance that won't kill you price wise, but be careful. Apartments are available close by but they aren't always the most luxurious places. You have to remember that UM is located in Coral Gables, which is a veryyy expensive area to live in. A lot of people move a little farther away to save money and find something comfortable.

It's a Lottery

If you can find affordable off campus housing, the by all means go for it. On campus housing is a lottery and is not guaranteed for upperclassmen, not to mention very pricey.