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Many Tech students choose to live off campus after their freshman year because of limited on-campus housing and the desire for more room. There are a ton of apartment complexes, townhouses, houses, and rooms for rent around Blacksburg. Off-campus housing can be a little more expensive than living on campus, but many students find it worth it for the added comfort, space, and privacy. A lot of off-campus housing is within walking distance to Tech, and bus routes go out to all the housing that is farther away. Students who live off campus find it easier to walk, ride a bike, or take the bus than to face the parking situation at Tech. The apartment complexes around town split up their renters into buildings for students and professionals, so the students can party and the professionals can get some sleep. One big problem with moving off campus is noise violations. Blacksburg residents like their sleep and have even passed legislation that has increased a noise violation from a class-four misdemeanor to a class-two misdemeanor. That means a noise violation could cost you $1,000 or six months in jail.

Tech students recommend living off campus if you can afford it. While you do miss out on the closeness of dining halls and class, you usually gain more space and comfort. It is a pain to have to be careful about volume control or risk receiving a class-two misdemeanor, but most students learn to deal with this. There are definitely lots of options and price ranges for students moving off campus.

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Off-Campus Housing at Virginia Tech

amohamed10

International Relations and National Security Studies '14

5.0

A+

Many Available Apartments and Houses With a Great Variety!

Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, which is a vibrant college town. Approximately 60% of the town's population is accounted for by VTech students. With this being said, there are many apartments and houses available for college students that aren't extremely expensive. All off-campus apartments/houses are reasonably cheap. Any student looking to live off-campus will have a great and unbeatable selection to choose from.

Apr 08, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Virginia Tech

carissaa

Human Development '13

4.2

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Off-Campus Housing Is Readily Available.

It is easy to find an apartment in Blacksburg, and pretty cheap too. There are lots of apartments close to campus, and the Blacksburg Transit can take you from your apartment to campus is less that 10 minutes.

Feb 12, 2012

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aljurejd

Mechanical Engineering '15

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Off Campus

A lot of my peers have decided to live off campus in the up coming year. I think it is an excellent opportunity to get a feel for real freedom and responsibility, but one I am not interested in just yet. I feel that housing is readily available and about the same as on campus give or take.

Dec 24, 2011

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