Housing Search Basics

Searching for Housing

• Use the Housing Finder to filter by bedrooms, price, neighborhood, and more. 
• Sign up for an account to save listings you may be interested in and contact properties.
• Always tour the property if possible before signing a lease. If you aren't in the area, ask if the landlord provides virtual tours. 
• Look out for scams. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

What is Your Budget?

Before you start searching for off-campus housing, you need to evaluate how much you can afford to spend on housing and related expenses. A great first step is filling out a budget worksheet. Keep in mind which items are fixed costs (must haves you cannot change) and which costs are discretionary (you can change how much you spend).

Property List Template

It can be challenging to keep track of all the properties you're interested in. In addition to saving listings to your off campus account, you can use a property list template to stay organized and make sure you have the information you need from each listing.