Bushnell University is a small private Christian university in Eugene, Oregon, with a few hundred students. Given its size, the housing market around Bushnell isn't driven by student demand the way a large university shapes its surroundings — students rent throughout central Eugene and commute on bike or by car. Eugene's rental market is affordable relative to Portland and the Oregon coast: shared rooms in central Eugene typically run $750–$1,050/month. The campus is on the east side of Eugene near the Blair Boulevard corridor, a short bike ride from downtown and the University of Oregon area. Bushnell students benefit from the same Eugene housing market that UO students navigate, with somewhat less competition given the school's smaller enrollment.
Bushnell University has limited on-campus housing and no universal live-on requirement for upperclassmen. Some freshmen live in campus housing by choice for community, but most students at Bushnell live off-campus throughout Eugene and commute to the small campus.
No contracted or approved housing system exists. Students rent freely throughout Eugene. The campus location near the Blair Blvd area means central and east Eugene neighborhoods are the most practical for students who want to minimize commute.
Eugene's rental market cycles with primary turnover in summer. Starting 2–3 months before your move-in date is generally sufficient for Bushnell students, as the school's small enrollment means students aren't creating the same demand pressure as the UO population.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Bushnell University before signing a lease.
March and April for fall move-in is a reasonable starting point. Bushnell students benefit from Eugene's overall rental market rather than school-specific pressures. Central Eugene housing popular with young renters does see spring competition — starting early ensures you're not searching in summer's reduced inventory.
May and June is Eugene's general peak for rental turnover. Bushnell students compete with UO students, young professionals, and Eugene's growing remote worker population. The neighborhoods along Amazon Trail and central Eugene go fastest during this window.
Eugene is forgiving for late movers relative to Portland or coastal Oregon. Students searching in July will find options in central and south Eugene. Springfield is always a fallback for students who need housing quickly and affordably.
The neighborhoods around Blair Boulevard and east Eugene near the Bushnell campus are the most campus-proximate options. Older houses and apartments with a mix of students and long-term Eugene residents. Bikeable to campus and a short ride to downtown.
The central Eugene neighborhoods popular with UO students — particularly along 13th Avenue and the Amazon corridor — are equally accessible to Bushnell students and have more robust rental inventory. More amenities and more social life nearby.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Shared rooms in central Eugene near Bushnell typically run $750–$1,050/month. Eugene is more affordable than Portland and significantly cheaper than California coastal cities. Bushnell students benefit from a mid-size city rental market without the major-university enrollment pressure.
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