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Off-campus housing not owned by the University can be nice, but the closer it is to campus, the higher the price. Small, sometimes rundown apartments are expensive, but they always seem to get filled. Nicer apartments get scooped up quickly. Safety is a key issue for apartments close to Figueroa between 27th and 32nd streets. The areas immediately northwest of campus are safe and clean with nice apartments to chose from.

Further from campus is the Medici, a luxury apartment building in the heart of downtown, about two miles from campus. Apartments at the Medici are about the same as the more expensive places around campus, but the Medici is far nicer than anything surrounding USC. It offers a private park, workout facilities, tennis courts, and brand new apartments. The downside to living at the Medici is the distance to campus. Off-campus housing in the immediate area is preferred and can be decent for apartment shoppers who start their searches early and are willing to pay a bit more. You might even hear about some students who commute from Los Feliz and Westwood, mostly because they don’t have the same security issues as if they lived by USC. But, of course, they must also consider gas money, mileage, traffic, and USC parking costs.

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Southern California

gracielanoel

'13

Electrical Engineering Technician

2.7

C+

Very Old Buildings

I had some awful experiences in off campus housing at USC.

All of the housing is old, and the apartments I lived in were falling apart. Everything was breaking and there were lots of insects. The campus promises to tear down these off-campus USC owned buildings though and rebuild them within the next 5 years, so hopefully that will happen

Nov 10, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Southern California

jkell007

'13

Social Work and Youth Services

2.7

C+

Housing

While there are many options for housing, it is very expensive. The area is not too great, but the apartments are close to campus. They always increase the prices when college students are nearby.

Aug 30, 2011

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emilybrooke57

'13

Sociology

2.3

C

$$$$$$$

If you are living off campus, be prepared to shell out major dollars. A single room is going to be at least $800 north of campus, and $700 west of campus. Rooms tend to be small, and can vary widely in quality. Everything is close, but you have to search for a good rate and room.

Aug 30, 2011

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