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Off-Campus Housing Near Chapman
$2,764+/unit
Fees may applyAMLI Uptown Orange
$2,452+/unit
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$2,495+/unit
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$1,095/unit
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$2,537+/unit
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About Off-Campus Housing Near Chapman University
Chapman University sits in the heart of Old Towne Orange, a roughly 10,000-student campus that blends into one of Southern California's best-preserved historic districts. The campus is compact and walkable, and just two blocks away the Old Towne plaza circle anchors a square mile of vintage brick storefronts and a public square that hosts community events. Chapman leans into its film and arts reputation, and traditions like the end-of-finals Undie Run and the candlelight ceremony give the place its own rhythm. Orange itself is sunny and low-key, with the coast a short drive west and the mountains east. The Metrolink station sits a quick walk from campus on Palm Avenue, linking students across the region, though most just bike to class.
Chapman University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Chapman has one of the longer live-on requirements out there: first-year students are required to live in university housing through the end of their third year. That keeps most undergrads on campus longer than at a typical school.
Off-Campus Eligibility
The main exemption is for students who live with a parent or legal guardian within 30 miles of the Orange campus, who can submit a petition to the Residence Life office to be released and avoid housing charges. Because of the long requirement, the off-campus search mostly kicks in for seniors and grad students. When it does, renting in Old Towne is competitive since the historic district is small and student-heavy, so expect a credit check, an application fee, and first month plus a deposit up front.
Lease Timing
Watch leases for parking terms, since Old Towne streets get tight, and read occupancy clauses carefully, as the city of Orange enforces limits on unrelated tenants per house in residential zones. Leases typically run 12 months and the prime walkable units sign early, so plan ahead.