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City & Neighborhood Guides
In-depth guides to student cities and neighborhoods — where to live, what it costs, and how each area stacks up for renters near campus.
Can You Live Near GCU Without a Car? West Phoenix Transit Guide
Yes, you can live near GCU without a car if you live close. Bike the 27th Avenue corridor to campus in 8 to 12 minutes, use Valley Metro Route 50 on Camelback, and reach light rail 1.5 miles east.
Is a Car Necessary Near MCAD? Biking and Transit in Minneapolis
No, you do not need a car at MCAD. The Whittier campus sits a mile south of downtown, with Route 18 buses on Nicollet, the Midtown Greenway a few blocks away, and discounted Metro Transit passes sold on campus.
Do You Need a Car at UW-Milwaukee? Transit and the East Side
Getting through UWM without a car is not just doable — it is how most East Side students already live. The free U-PASS covers unlimited MCTS bus rides, seven routes stop at the Student Union on Kenwood Boulevard, and a year of Bublr Bikes costs UWM students just $8.
Logan, UT Student Neighborhood Guide for Utah State Aggies
Logan, UT student neighborhoods compared: Aggie Village, Downtown, North Logan, South Logan. Per-person rent, commutes, and fit for USU students.
8 Best Neighborhoods for Students Near UC Berkeley
Eight UC Berkeley student neighborhoods compared by walk time, rent, and vibe: Southside, Northside, Downtown, Elmwood, and four more.
Tempe Neighborhood Guide for ASU Students: South vs. North vs. Downtown
Three Tempe zones absorb most off-campus ASU students: the Mill Avenue corridor (walkable, social, expensive), South Tempe past US-60 (cheaper, requires a car), and the Papago Park area north of the Salt River (quieter, residential, manageable commute). Each optimizes for something different.
Getting Around Eugene Without a Car: A Bushnell Student's Guide to LTD Buses, Bike Trails, and Campus Transportation
Off-Campus Housing Near Bushnell University: Your Complete Guide to Eugene's Best Student Neighborhoods
Free and Cheap Things to Do in Logan for USU Students
How Much Rent Do CU Boulder Students Really Pay in 2026? (By Neighborhood & Bedroom Type)
Guide to Student-Friendly Landlords and Management Companies in Boulder
CU Boulder Buff OneCard & RTD Transit: A 2026 Student's Guide to Free Rides, Routes & Bikes
The Buff OneCard rides every RTD bus free — including the Flatiron Flyer to Denver. Here's the 2026 student playbook for routes, apps, bike-plus-bus combos, and where the late-night service falls off.