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Housing Options for College Students

As a college student, you may have a lot of housing options in the Newark, DE area. You probably are sick of dorm life, so renting one of the off-campus apartments could be a good choice for your lifestyle and needs as a student. Off-campus housing may be your first venture into the world of rental properties, but we can help you narrow down your housing options.

In 2016, 87% of college students lived off campus, according to the New York Times. Sharing a bathroom with an entire floor and eating cafeteria food can only last for so long, so you might be looking to rent your first apartment.

First and foremost, you must decide on a budget. This could be your first foray into paying bills on your own, which could get confusing, but if you do the right research, you will be able to find your dream apartment and afford it too. According to financial experts, your rent and utility bills should be no more than 30 percent of your monthly income (after tax). Finding your budget and sticking to it will be the most essential part of finding a space for lease.

After the budget, choosing the location of where you want to live is also important. There are many student rental units around the University of Delaware, so you must decide where you want to be close to. Whether it’s closer to the library for late night study sessions or closer to the nightlife for late night drinks is entirely up to you.

In your list of housing options, you’ll also need to consider roommates…and that includes roommates with four legs, too. Pet-friendly apartments are available in this area, but you have to address that in your search from the get-go. Other not so furry roommates will be taken into consideration in the form of how many bedrooms and bathrooms you need.

As a full-service property management company, we can help provide you with the housing options that meet all of your above needs. We have worked with the local Newark area and the University of Delaware and can help you make that next big move in your life.

For more information on off-campus housing options, give us a call or visit us online!

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