2008 Woodie Awards
Fancy student apartments not so affordable
Lindsey Hughes
Issue date: 4/8/08 Section: Life
Yes, the lifestyle of students is changing as our parents, and our society as a whole, become more affluent. But the uprising of student apartments is also due to more people attending universities than ever before, and there no longer being room for students in the dorms.
"Apartments are annoying," jokes Caroline Hughes, a freshman. "I'm just going to live in a box." It isn't unusual students prefer their own bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen as opposed to dorm life. As off-campus housing becomes a necessity, it also becomes a major stressor for students who can't afford more than $500 for a room.
So what are the other options available for students looking for off-campus housing? If you do not need a pool, tanning or other amenities, a good place to start is a house around campus. There are lots of cute, charming houses available for rent that are within walking distance. You can share a house with three or more people and have really cheap rent. Then there are also the older, off the beaten path apartments and town homes around the area. Fidelity Realty, a local family-run company, owns several apartment locations near by. Also try searching Craigslist and other databases for houses with apartments inside and people looking for roommates and sublets.
"The place where I live now is close by and 200 dollars cheaper than most," comments Aubrey Cupit, a junior. "The new 'luxury' apartments seem artificial and flimsy. My place is homey and older. I love where I live. It's not 'collegey.'"
It is possible to find somewhere affordable to move, it will just require a little footwork and effort.
"Apartments are annoying," jokes Caroline Hughes, a freshman. "I'm just going to live in a box." It isn't unusual students prefer their own bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen as opposed to dorm life. As off-campus housing becomes a necessity, it also becomes a major stressor for students who can't afford more than $500 for a room.
So what are the other options available for students looking for off-campus housing? If you do not need a pool, tanning or other amenities, a good place to start is a house around campus. There are lots of cute, charming houses available for rent that are within walking distance. You can share a house with three or more people and have really cheap rent. Then there are also the older, off the beaten path apartments and town homes around the area. Fidelity Realty, a local family-run company, owns several apartment locations near by. Also try searching Craigslist and other databases for houses with apartments inside and people looking for roommates and sublets.
"The place where I live now is close by and 200 dollars cheaper than most," comments Aubrey Cupit, a junior. "The new 'luxury' apartments seem artificial and flimsy. My place is homey and older. I love where I live. It's not 'collegey.'"
It is possible to find somewhere affordable to move, it will just require a little footwork and effort.
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