Plus, trying to find a parking spot on campus is a hassle. But the landlords in Durham have a lot of nerve charging more for less space. Guarino said she thinks she has an advantage over living in the Gables or Woodsides because she has so much more freedom. She said she likes it because she doesn't have to worry about paying for bills every month, dealing with landlords, transportation to campus or looking for a parking spot. But, she said, even Woodsides has its drawbacks, such as no visitor parking and loss of contact with some people.
Price plays a big part where students choose to live.
However, all utilities are included in Durham, while only hot water is included in Newmarket. The property in Durham does include heat and hot water, while the rest differ in what they include. Ferrara said Durham is more expensive for a number of reasons. We also get more maintenance calls for the units in Durham than anywhere else. But anyone who wants to live in one of these apartments should get on the waiting list now.