If you have reservations about an area, ask where you can find neighborhood crime reports. To make it easier to get around, select a location near campus with public transportation access. While you are in the neighborhood, check out nearby grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and entertainment spots. Consider having a roommate. Even if you do not know anyone in town, sharing an apartment with someone or living in a group house can still be an option.
Students advertise open rooms every semester on bulletin boards and online.
Rent ranges widely by region, city, and neighborhood. Living in a rural area will be far cheaper than living in a metropolitan area. A lease is a written contract that regulates the terms of the rental agreement between you and your landlord. Before you sign anywhere, read each clause thoroughly until you fully understand the terms of the contract. Always ask what utilities are covered by the landlord.