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Washtenaw Community College is a large community college in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving roughly 12,000 to 15,000 students each year across credit and non-credit programs. WCC offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in fields ranging from nursing and engineering technology to business and the arts. The college operates entirely as a commuter institution with no on-campus residential housing. Students find rentals throughout Ann Arbor and the neighboring city of Ypsilanti, sharing a competitive rental market with University of Michigan students.
Washtenaw Community College does not provide on-campus housing and has no residency requirement of any kind. All students, including first-year students, must arrange their own off-campus housing before the semester begins.
Because WCC is a commuter college, every student is automatically eligible to live off campus. Students have the full range of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti neighborhoods to choose from when searching for housing.
Most Ann Arbor landlords list available units beginning in October for the following fall. Students who want to secure housing close to campus should begin their search in early October to avoid competing only for less desirable or higher-priced units.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Washtenaw Community College before signing a lease.
Students who begin their housing search in September or October will have the widest selection of units in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. The rental market near WCC is heavily influenced by University of Michigan students, which drives strong competition for well-priced apartments. Starting early gives WCC students time to compare lease terms and negotiate move-in dates.
November through January represents the peak leasing window for Ann Arbor rentals intended for the following fall semester. Landlords in popular areas near campus fill vacancies quickly during this stretch. Students who wait until spring will find fewer choices and may face higher rents.
Students searching in May, June, or July can still find rentals, particularly in Ypsilanti and outer Ann Arbor neighborhoods. Short-term and month-to-month leases are occasionally available for students starting mid-year. Checking local listing sites frequently and contacting property managers directly improves outcomes for late searchers.
The most common choice, with rents noticeably lower than Ann Arbor and reliable bus connections to the WCC campus.
Popular with students who prefer walkability and proximity to shops and restaurants.
Quieter Ann Arbor residential streets with reasonable commutes for students with a car.
Ypsilanti's downtown and Depot Town areas, with affordable apartments and a neighborhood feel.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
No, WCC does not have dormitories or any form of on-campus residential housing. All students must arrange their own housing in the surrounding Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti communities.
Other universities in Ann Arbor share a similar off-campus housing market.
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