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

Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 74%

Best Time to Look for a Place

January

Popular Areas
  • Crossing Place Apartments
  • Sterling University Heights
  • The Commons
Average Rents
  • 1 BR: $550
  • 2 BR: $700
  • 3 BR: $850
  • 4 BR: $1,150

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most students choose to move off campus after one year of living in the dorms. Luckily, Knoxville provides many different options in terms of price, location, and comfort. In general, it is best to start searching as early as you can. Many of the more popular apartments actually have waiting lists and are difficult for the unprepared to rent from, so be sure to pick up free brochures and apartment guides so you will know the details.

The rules for freshman living arrangements are rather elaborate. Unless you are commuting from a dwelling with a relative, you are required to live in the dorms. Make the best of this by meeting as many people as possible and enjoying your first year. Living in an apartment comes with many responsibilities and expenses, but can be much more enjoyable in later college years.

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Tennessee

azachhh

'15

Sociology

3.8
B+

No Experience

I haven't really explored off-campus, but from what I have heard there are a lot of options that are very reasonably priced.

Feb 10, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Tennessee

ebates4

'15

Psychology

4.2
A-

The Apartments Are Convenient.

Although I have yet to live in an apartment, I have done my research on all the ones around my school to figure out which one I would like to live in. While most have some quirks and flaws, I appreciate that they give the opportunity for individual leases. I like that I won't ever have to stress over if my roommates pay their rent or not.

Jan 17, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at University of Tennessee

rsimons2

'13

Accounting

4.6
A

Good Off Campus Housing

There are many off campus apartments and houses. Alot of them students are able to walk to class and the ones that students can't walk they offer shuddles to ride to class.

Jan 06, 2012

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