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Neighborhoods & Cities
Where to live near campus — neighborhood breakdowns, commute times, and the tradeoffs between price, distance, and vibe in student towns.
5 Best Neighborhoods for Apartments Near the University of Cincinnati (2026)
FMP scores for student apartments near the University of Cincinnati range from 1.6 to 4.6 out of 5 — and every one of those buildings sits within a mile of MainStreet. A room in a split house in Clifton Heights or CUF runs about $500 to $800 per person, while newer furnished complexes near campus land at $800 to $1,200 per bed.
7 Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for UTSA Off-Campus Housing
The best neighborhood for UTSA off campus housing is the UTSA Boulevard strip, where Campus Edge, Prado, and Hill Country Place all sit within 0.8 miles of Main Campus and private rooms start around $724/mo. Push four miles south into the Medical Center and the math flips: you give up the walk, but Lirio rents an actual one-bedroom apartment from $1,005/mo.
7 Best Nashville Neighborhoods for Vanderbilt Off-Campus Housing
Midtown is the strongest all-around pick for Vanderbilt off campus housing, and Hillsboro Village wins if walking to class beats saving money. Find My Place currently lists 26 places near Vanderbilt, with whole one-bedrooms starting at $1,399/mo and private rooms in shared units starting at $1,405/mo.
Best Stillwater Neighborhoods for Oklahoma State Students
Live within about half a mile of campus and Stillwater basically stops being a commute. Across the nine Oklahoma State properties Find My Place tracks, listed rent runs from $449 to $917 — which makes Stillwater one of the genuinely cheap Big 12 towns.
5 Best New Orleans Neighborhoods for Tulane Students (2026)
Uptown is the best neighborhood for Tulane off-campus housing, with a bedroom in a split shotgun house running about $700-$1,100/month per person and the St. Charles streetcar at your door. The Riverbend and Carrollton are the value alternative.
5 Best Neighborhoods for Syracuse Off-Campus Housing (2026)
Westcott is the best all-around neighborhood for Syracuse off-campus housing, with rooms in shared houses listing from $450/mo and a walk to campus under a mile. University Hill and the Marshall Street blocks cost more and put you closer.
7 Best Wilmington Neighborhoods for UNCW Off Campus Housing
UNCW off campus housing clusters into about six real neighborhoods, and every one of them sits within 1.2 miles of campus. Find My Place tracks 15 student properties in Wilmington, from $670/mo at Campus Edge Condominiums up to $1,576/mo at Quad Apartment Homes.
7 Best Starkville Neighborhoods for Mississippi State Off Campus Housing (2026)
The best Mississippi State off campus housing neighborhood comes down to one question: would you rather walk home, or park for free? The Cotton District wins walkability and lists a one-bedroom at $850 a month. The Highway 12 corridor wins on price, where The Quarters Starkville posts a four-bedroom at $510 per bed.
6 Best Norman Neighborhoods for OU Off Campus Housing (2026)
The best OU off campus housing neighborhood depends on one question: do you want to walk to class, or do you want to pay less? Campus Corner puts you 0.4 miles from the South Oval at about $889 per bed. Drive 15 minutes southeast and Alight Norman lists a four-bedroom at $499.
6 Best Ogden Neighborhoods for Weber State Students
The Harrison Boulevard corridor is the best Ogden neighborhood for Weber State students who want to walk to class, and South Ogden along Grant Avenue is the best one for the lowest rent with a three-minute drive. No Ogden neighborhood is more than 15 minutes from the 3848 Harrison Blvd campus, so pick on price, management ratings, and whether you want a bar scene outside your door.
Best Neighborhoods for GW Students: Foggy Bottom, Dupont and Navy Yard
The best neighborhoods for GW students: Foggy Bottom for proximity, Dupont Circle for nightlife, Navy Yard for value. Metro access, vibe, and rent compared.
Best Neighborhoods for American University Students: Tenleytown and Spring Valley
Tenleytown and Spring Valley are the two neighborhoods AU students should know, plus Friendship Heights and Glover Park. Metro access, vibe, and rent compared.