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Student Housing 101
The basics of off-campus student housing — how leasing works, key terms, timelines, and what to expect the first time you rent near campus.
UCSD Off-Campus Housing Guide for La Jolla Students
The neighborhoods UCSD students actually live in, what rent looks like in each one, how to get to campus without a car, and when to start your search — so you're not scrambling in August.
How Find My Place Reviews Work (and Why They Matter to Parents)
Most apartment reviews are a few stars and a parking gripe. Find My Place reviews cover what actually matters — management, condition, safety, the real experience — so students decide well and parents feel at ease.
What Is Find My Place? A Guide for College Housing Teams
Find My Place is a free, student-built housing platform — reviews, every listing in one place, and a contract marketplace. Here's what it is and why it matters to your housing office.
Apartments vs Townhomes for College Students: Which Is Right for You? (2026)
Apartments win on per-bedroom cost and maintenance speed. Townhomes win on space, privacy, parking, and bathrooms. Here's the honest 2026 comparison — including the all-in monthly cost that nobody runs the numbers on.
Do BYU Students Have to Live in BYU-Contracted Housing? Rules Explained
BYU requires single undergraduates to live in contracted housing only their first two semesters. After that, you can rent any apartment in Provo.
How to Read a Student Apartment Lease: 12 Clauses to Watch For
12 specific clauses in student apartment leases that decide what you actually pay, what happens if you leave early, and what your landlord can do without warning.
10 Quietest Student Apartment Complexes in Provo
Quiet student apartments in Provo: ProvoGradHousing-certified picks (Pioneer, Deer Haven), grad-friendly whole-units, and private-bedroom complexes.
Are Co-Ed Apartments Allowed at BYU-Idaho? Single-Sex Housing Rules Explained
No — BYU-Idaho's Approved Housing system requires unmarried undergrads under 30 to live in single-sex apartments. Married students are exempt and can live anywhere in Rexburg. Here's how the rules work in practice.
Do Community Colleges Have Dorms? State-by-State Breakdown
About 26.6% of U.S. public community colleges offer on-campus dorms — roughly 285 two-year schools across 38 states, up from 22.8% in 2010. Only about 1% of community college students actually live on campus because spots are limited and wait lists fill fast.
Student Housing 101: Everything College Students Need to Know
"Student housing" sounds like one thing. It isn't. Dorms, student-branded apartments, shared off-campus houses, per-bedroom contracts, and sublets each play by different rules — with rents ranging from $280 in Rexburg to $2,400 near USC. Here's the full map.
Dorm vs Apartment: Which Is Better for College Students?
For most freshmen and sophomores, a dorm wins. For most juniors and seniors, an apartment wins. Dorms cost about $11,950 a year at public colleges with the meal plan baked in, while a shared 2BR apartment runs $600-900 a month all-in when you split rent with a roommate.