University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- Off-Campus Housing

Not Enough to Spare

The quality of off-campus housing is three out of four stars- very clean, convenient locations, etc. However, U of M is rapidly expanding every year, which means there's a tighter and tighter squeeze on available places to live. For instance, as of Fall 2012 two whole blocks of apartments totaling more than three hundred are going to be reassigned to freshmen instead of graduate students. That means that the independently-owned apartment complexes nearby the school have risen their rates, knowing that students are desperate enough for housing to snatch up any place they can find. U of M needs to step up and either buy up more of the housing units near its campus or to negotiate deals on our behalf, because one thing a student shouldn't have to worry about is where they'll be living.

Can You Say, Options??

The University makes housing a priority for their students. There are plenty of affordable apartments available on North and Central campuses, and if you start the process decently ahead of time, you have a good chance of finding an apartment cheaper than living in the dorms. If apartments aren't your thing, there are houses all over campus that students often live in with a couple friends. This splitting of the rent can also end up being cheaper than University housing if you plan well. The majority of apartments and houses are right on campus and close to classes.

A Place for Everyone

There are so many clubs or housing groups that will suite you.