Off Campus Student Housing - Things to Consider
Living on your own for the first time can be very exciting and can cause some anxiety. Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Check the length of the lease you are signing and see if you can switch to month-to-month after your lease is up.
- Most apartments will require a deposit. Some will require first/last months rent plus a deposit. This means a $900 per month apartment could require $2700 cash to move in, or more.
- Do you have a pet? Not all housing options allow pets, so make sure you do your own research. Additional fees maybe charged for having a pet.
- Is the place you are looking at on a bus route to work or campus? Is there enough parking for you and your roommate?
- What utilities are included in your rent?
- Is there a grocery store close by?
- Visit a prospective apartment during different times of the day to get a feel of the surroundings.
- If there is a yard, who is responsible for the maintenance?
The University of Washington Bothell provides these web links as helpful housing resources. UW Bothell is not responsible for the content of the sites listed nor does it imply endorsement or recommendation of their services or rentals.
