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!

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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

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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

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u/MissJo99 10d ago

Sorry to jump in! Would you recommend the same for someone possibly coming for Fall 2025, to sign in January/Feb? Thank you :)

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u/kaigairyoko 10d 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 :)

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u/MissJo99 10d 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

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u/kaigairyoko 10d 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! :)

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u/MissJo99 10d 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