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Off-Campus Housing Near Skagit Valley College
$1,515+/unit
Fees may applyCascade West Apartments
$860+/unit
Fees may applySummerglen Apartments
About Off-Campus Housing Near Skagit Valley College
Skagit Valley College serves about 4,200 students in Mount Vernon, a farm-country town along the Skagit River in northwest Washington, roughly an hour north of Seattle. It's mostly a commuter school, so days revolve around classes and the valley rather than a dense college scene, though the campus does offer student housing at Campus View Village. The town is small and agricultural, built around a historic downtown along First Street near the river and its floodwall. The signature event is the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival every April, when the valley floor turns into miles of blooming color. The river, nearby Padilla Bay, and the surrounding farmland are the main green space, with Skagit Transit connecting Mount Vernon, Burlington, and campus.
Skagit Valley College Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Skagit Valley College is primarily a commuter campus and doesn't have a traditional freshman live-on requirement. Students choose freely between living at home, in the on-campus Campus View Village, or in the surrounding community.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Most off-campus renting happens in Mount Vernon and neighboring Burlington, where the stock is a mix of apartment complexes and single-family homes rather than student-specific buildings. Because this is a regular residential rental market, landlords run standard credit, income, and background checks, and you'll usually need to show income or a cosigner since many renters here aren't students. Some nearby apartments are income-restricted or Section 8 properties with eligibility rules, so confirm whether a place has income limits before you apply.
Lease Timing
Read the lease for who covers water, sewer, and trash, and watch for flood-zone and parking details near the river. Confirm any pet rules since many valley rentals are houses, and apply early for Campus View Village since it fills on a first-come basis by application date.