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Off-Campus Housing Near Miami University
$499/unit
Fees may applyLevel 27
$404/unit
Fees may applyThe Commons
About Off-Campus Housing Near Miami University
Miami University is a large public research university located in Oxford, Ohio, a small college town in the southwestern part of the state approximately 35 miles north of Cincinnati. Founded in 1809, Miami is one of the original public universities in the United States and enrolls roughly 20,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is often called Miami of Ohio to distinguish it from the University of Miami in Florida. The Oxford campus is a classic American college landscape, with brick Georgian architecture, tree-lined pathways, and a pedestrian-friendly layout that integrates naturally with the surrounding town. Miami has a strong residential tradition and a vibrant student life, including an active Greek community, extensive athletics, and a competitive academic reputation in business, education, and the arts. The off-campus housing market in Oxford is driven almost entirely by student demand, creating one of the most competitive rental environments of any college town in Ohio.
Miami University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Miami University requires all first-year students to live in university-owned residence halls during their first year. Exemptions are available only for students who live with a parent or guardian within a defined commuting distance of Oxford. All other entering first-year students must fulfill the residency requirement before becoming eligible for off-campus housing.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who have completed their freshman year are generally eligible to move off campus beginning in their sophomore year. The off-campus housing market in Oxford is robust and almost entirely built around serving Miami students, with hundreds of rental houses, duplexes, and apartment complexes available within walking distance of the main academic quad. Many students begin exploring their options in October of their freshman year for the following fall.