r/UofO • u/Commercial_Sea_1517 • 10d ago
Off campus housing
I’m sure there is a wide variety, but generally speaking how does off campus housing compare to on campus housing price wise? Is it hard to find decent off campus housing that’s not too far from campus? TY!
7
u/EarGroundbreaking593 10d ago
Getting a house and splitting it with roommates is the best option for space and price but they’re usually in high demand. Try to stay away from the American Campus Housing (515 etc) and the larger corporate apartment housings as they are incredibly overpriced even though most sophomores fall for it.
2
u/psychodogcat 9d ago
Definitely avoid the biggest buildings for the most part unless they have deals (which usually only happens after everyone has signed leases in October)
Houses, smaller apartment buildings are the way
3
u/InviteSignificant349 10d ago
1000000% better, capri apartments can take a bit to get used to but their closeness to the school lets you not waste money on things like gas and parking and be able to use that money for more important stuff like finance books
2
u/kaigairyoko 10d ago
Seconding Capri, not the most luxurious of accommodations but I paid ~$600/month in a 4 bed x 2 bath ~2 years ago, literally across the street from campus. Currently splitting a house w/ 4 others for ~$560/month that’s further away, ~20 min walk? Start looking early! Best time to look and sign a lease is January-February
1
u/MissJo99 9d ago
Sorry to jump in! Would you recommend the same for someone possibly coming for Fall 2025, to sign in January/Feb? Thank you :)
1
u/kaigairyoko 9d ago
Yes, absolutely! If you’re an incoming freshman for Fall 2025 you’ll be required to live on campus (unless you are granted an exception) so it’s a little different, but if you’re looking to live off-campus starting fall 2025 definitely start looking sooner rather than later, Jan-feb is the ideal time to sign a lease for fall 2025. Seems really early but you’ll have better options at better prices and then you won’t have to stress about it for the rest of the school year and summer :)
1
u/MissJo99 9d ago
I will be a PhD student so I think I am not required to live on campus (I guess?? I'm international so this is all so new to me!!) And thank you so much for the piece of advice!!! :D
2
u/kaigairyoko 9d ago
Anyone who’s not a first-year, first time college student (aka someone’s just graduated high school) isn’t required to live on campus, so you shouldn’t be required to (UO housing website has more info about that if you want to confirm). Also, there are university-sponsored off-campus apartments that might be a good option too (info also on the UO housing website). I’m happy to help, good luck! :)
2
u/MissJo99 9d ago
Yes, I've been using that website so much because I want to act fast in case I'm granted admission, especially because coming from another country finding a place where to live before arriving is absolutely important. Thank you so much again for confirming the other thing as well, I was under the impression it was like you said but you never know, so it's best to check in with someone else :) Thank you so much again!! And Happy Holidays top :D
2
1
1
u/Nervous_Garden_7609 8d ago
The off-campus housing makes you sign a 12-month lease, but you don't always get to be there 12 months. So, you'll be to factor that in, too. They usually have you leave at the end of August and return at the end of September.
On campus housing, you'll only pay for the school the year, but you'll be required to leave during winter break.
So comparing total out of pocket is a good way to compare.
I like on-campus housing if you don't take a car. There are different options, and you are always getting the college life experience.
You could offset housing fees if you would be willing to be an RA. Applications are due in January. Free food & housing, but also it's a part-time job. It's not an easy gig to get, but there are ways to make yourself look better on the application and interview.
1
u/Critical_Ad5616 7d ago
Its far cheaper than on campus, i pay 575 in rent and I'm like a 5 min walk from campus lmao.
1
u/independentgirl3000 7d ago
i (20f) currently live in eugene(3bed, 2bath, lots of parking, front/backyard) and have 2rooms with a shared bathroom available 1.5mi from UO. $800 per room, utilities approx $50-70monthly. wifi, appliances, furniture all included. message for a tour!
1
u/baddi3_a 7d ago
I’ve lived in the 2125 for 2 years (will be 3) and I love it!! Not to far from campus, near a bus stop/dutch and not at pricey as other buildings
6
u/craycrayppl 10d ago
The big, corporate looking bldgs go for about $1K/mth. Maybe more. That's with roomies. A shared house should be less than $1K/mth. Been in both. Pro/cons to both.