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University of Rochester - Off-Campus Housing - Off-Campus Housing - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 14%

Best Time to Look for a Place

Mid-summer, early January

Popular Areas
  • behind Strong Hospital
  • Elmwood
  • Park Ave.
Average Rents
  • 1 BR: $700
  • 2 BR: $900
  • 3 BR: $1,100
  • 4 BR: $1,300
  • Studio: $450

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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

JuneRain

Language Studies and Linguistics '14

3.1
B-

Off-Campus Housing

There are plenty of options for off-campus housing for students. The 19th Ward and the area around Strong Memorial Hospital are generally filled with students wishing to save some money by moving off of campus. Both of the areas are fairly good. As always, the house or apartment should be visited and all the important questions should be asked before putting in the deposit. There are shuttles that run through both areas, so as long as you don't go too far into the neighborhoods, there will always be a fast and (usually) convenient way back to campus. However, it does take some work to find a place with good rent, a good landlord and heat (which is very important for Rochester winters). Overall, it's not bad as long as the person is willing to devote some time to looking around.

Pros: Many places to choose from near the campus. Shuttles run around the area. Cheaper than living on-campus.

Cons: Many of the houses and apartments aren't worth the price, and some are just terrible. You may have to visit at least 3 or 4 different places before finding a good option.

Mar 28, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Rochester

tonilynnn

History '13

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

English '14

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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User rating for University of Rochester - Off-Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews.

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