Most apartment complexes have extensive application procedures and waitlists.
Commuting is not as easy as it might seem initially. The traffic on the local highways is usually horrendous, and school hours coincide with rush hour. But, with the long school hours, it is not preferable. Try to move and settle into your new home before the week of orientation. You will be in school uring normal business hours almost every day that week, making it difficult for you to connect your phone, cable, and utilities.