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On Campus vs. Off Campus Living

info • Mar 03, 2020
On campus vs off campus living


Still searching for housing for the upcoming school year? Sometimes it is hard to make the decision between campus housing and off campus options. Here is a guide listing pro’s and con’s of both to help make your decision a little easier. 

Although campus housing is very conveniently located, the price point my be swaying your decision. It’s no secret that you will be very close to all amenities campus has to offer, shops, restaurants and of course classes. However, this can also pose as a distraction. Social life is essential in college, but it can easily get in the way of time that should be spent studying and/or working. Off campus housing typically offers cheaper rent and more space while still having access to most campus amenities. Luckily in the majority of off campus housing you have the option to have your own vehicle and more than likely a place to park. This serves as a convenience when you need to leave campus for errands, job interviews, going home to see family, etc. 

Another thing to take into consideration is utility cost and maintenance. Typically in an apartment setting you are only responsible for electric (and water in some instances), whereas in a house you are most likely expected to pay all utilities. In addition, in an apartment you are not usually responsible for any sort of lawn care. This is a nice feature to be able to free up more of your time. In a house however, lawn care is usually taken care of by the tenant. Although this may be a daunting task, it is a trade off to be able to have a yard of your own. 

Being able to have a quiet place to go home to is appealing to some, but others may prefer the close proximity to their friends. Living close to others also gives a great opportunity to meet new people in your community. On the other hand, off campus housing has its own ways of providing great social interaction without having to share a wall with your neighbor. If privacy is what you are looking for, an off campus option may be best for you.

If you are still undecided on where to live please feel free to give us a call and one of our agents will be happy to discuss amenities of each of our properties with you!


BK Management Now Serving: West Lafayette, Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Linden, New Market, Indianapolis, Fowler, Brook, Boswell, Hoopeston, Covington, Veedersburg 

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