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Off-Campus Housing Near Stetson
$895+/unit
Fees may applyAventine at DeLand
$1,379+/unit
Fees may applyDeland Commons Apartments
$950/unit
Fees may applyAthens Commons- Student Housing
About Off-Campus Housing Near Stetson University
Stetson University is home to about 4,500 Hatters in DeLand, a small central Florida city about a half hour from Daytona Beach and an hour from Orlando. Stetson is a private school with a tight-knit campus, and downtown DeLand sits a ten-minute walk away, so student life and city life blur together. Downtown has been voted one of Florida's best main streets more than once, with restored brick storefronts, a historic theater, and the Fall Festival of the Arts that lines Woodland Boulevard with artists each year. The terrain is flat and bike-friendly, the VOTRAN bus runs through town, and walking covers most of your day. The springs and state parks of Volusia County are close, and the beaches and Orlando are a short drive away.
Stetson University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Stetson has a three-year residency requirement, so students are expected to live on campus for their first three consecutive academic years. Only after that, in year four and beyond, can they move off without restriction. Because of this, the real off-campus push comes from upperclassmen.
Off-Campus Eligibility
You can get an earlier exemption if you meet specific criteria, such as living with family within 25 miles of campus, military deployment, an approved internship or study abroad, or other compelling individual circumstances, submitted through the housing office. DeLand's rental process is standard, with an application, deposit, and proof of income or a co-signer. The city is small and walkable, so the closest units near downtown and campus go fast.
Lease Timing
Read lease terms closely and confirm whether utilities are bundled, since older houses near campus typically leave those to the tenant. Many units run a standard twelve-month term that may not line up neatly with the academic calendar. Spring sublets from students leaving for internships or study abroad can fill a partial-year need.