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Student Housing in Platteville, WI
About Student Housing in Platteville
Platteville is a small city of about 12,000 residents in Grant County, southwestern Wisconsin, and home to UW-Platteville. The local economy is shaped by the university, agriculture, and regional manufacturing, giving the community a stable, working-class character. Downtown Platteville features a modest commercial district with restaurants, shops, and services within easy reach of campus. The surrounding region is defined by rolling hills and farms, and the mining heritage that gave the area its name is celebrated at the local mining museum. Students drawn to an affordable, close-knit college town will find Platteville a welcoming place to live.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Platteville
North and East of Campus
The most popular student neighborhoods, with walkable access to classes and campus facilities.
Hickory and Chestnut Streets
Lined with rental houses and small apartment buildings that fill quickly each fall.
Downtown Platteville
Along Main Street, a short walk from most student housing and the social and commercial hub.
Outer Streets
Quieter, more residential settings with more space or lower rent. The compact city keeps no neighborhood far from campus.