University of Oregon
- Off-Campus Housing

Off Campus Housing U of O

The off campus apartments can sometimes be too far from campus, are really small, and expensive! They seem to love adding fees for something or other and rarely allow pets. Most are unfurnished and must be shared with other people, but you make connections, can find people who live nearby you in classes your taking, and always feel safe. There is almost always a bus route nearby, and you ride for free with your student I.D

Good, but Can Vary.

Just moved off campus and I've been excessively happy with my apartment. Location is great, renter dude is chill, and the place in inexpensive. Great housing is out there to be found, you just have to put some effort into looking.

No Way to Not Get Screwed

Off campus housing: Eugene has a very wide range of living arrangements. Lots of apartments and houses, and lots of ways that realtors screw college students over. If you have an "I'm not taking your crap" attitude, you will be treated better. Its a wake-up call in the real world, and there's nothing that sucks more than dealing with the rental companies. You have to be proactive and make sure that you're checking everything they do, and make sure they don't take advantage of you and nickel-dime you, especially during moving out. Fight every charge you think is not right when you get your deposit back.

West has been in a lot of news for having lots of student campus parties, and lots of parties getting way out of control. Its around 90% students in those blocks, and although housing is cheap, its very loud and cramped sometimes.

East is more mature. I live at 21st and Alder, and its very quiet. I am one of two or three student houses on the block (no apartments), and many families on the street. Its quieter, which also means that it can be treacherous to have a late-night party.