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Housing off campus is easy to find, with plenty of affordable places close to campus. The biggest attraction is that the prices per month, especially split between housemates, can be an extremely good deal. With the compactness of the campus at UR though, and the sense of community, many undergrads find it best and most convenient to live all four years on campus rather than off. Even Take Five students in the fifth year of their studies will live on campus. Groups tend to move into suites and are content to be in the dorms if it means they are able to live conveniently with friends. People do move into houses in groups, though, if the suite option isn’t the most palatable.

The University does not own any off-campus housing, so if you decide to move off campus, you’re on your own. If you have a car, it is workable to live off campus, and it will save you money by not paying room and board to the college. For more independent spirits or people with off-campus jobs, it may also make sense to not live in campus housing. Still, students often choose to live on campus, especially in Hill Court or GLC, where you feel somewhat off campus but are still technically in dorms. For certain circumstances and upperclassmen, off-campus housing is the right option, but it is not a choice made by the majority.

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Rochester

tonilynnn

'13

History

3.8

B+

Lots of Selection

Off campus housing is pretty prominent around the city. I'm living off campus for my first time, and i couldn't be more excited. The area around the school is not necessarily the safest, but the school does an amazing job about making that not be a total problem for the average student and house.

Oct 19, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Rochester

KaiSparda

'14

English

2.3

C

UR Off Campus Housing

The University of Rochester is located near the artsy center of the city. I have always lived in Rochester and houses here are generally cheap to rent. But all of the apartments close to the school are expensive. But the pros are that the houses are in a nice area of the city with lots of cute shops and restaurants near-by!

Jul 04, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Rochester

annalisebaird

'13

English

4.6

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Cheap and Roomy!

Housing in Rochester is extremely cheap. You can rent a really nice house with some friends for way less than most people spend on studio apartments in crappy sections of New York City. There are a ton of options within walking distance of the school. There is a lot of turnover because a lot of the houses are occupied by students, so it's easy to find a place. I would just advise that you take caution about houses located in sketchy neighborhoods like the 19th ward.

Jun 05, 2011

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