If you've never lived off-campus before, we hope these hints will be of some help. That adds up to a lot of money. There are very few genuine bargains. If something is very cheap, be very suspicious.
Landlords There can be some very bad ones, speak to the current residents if at all possible.
Get your own apartment first Then fill it with people. There are many more students than apartments, so if you can secure an apartment you like, and you can afford the deposit, then it might be worth taking a gamble that you can fill the extra rooms. There are some good ones. But there are some very bad ones who will try to coerce you into renting an apartment you don't want. It's a lot less pressure, and you can get a second opinion you trust on the place.