It's important to weigh the various options before making a decision about where to live.
Location is an important factor for students.
Because of the lack of parking on campus, many students prefer to live as close in as they can. She said apartments close to campus tend to be more expensive, and some of the rental properties, such as houses, aren't always well maintained. Where I live now is OK and it's close. That's what I look for, and if you live near campus, there's always a party, so I guess that's worth what I pay. For some, however, specific amenities are reasons to rent or not to rent.