A studio is a single-room apartment with private kitchen and bath facilities. A quad is a single sleeping room with kitchen facilities shared with three other units. A quad may have either a private or a shared bathroom. Rooms and Roommates. The most popular style of off-campus living is shared housing.
Some students rent large apartments or houses and then rent out rooms or look for roommates.
Many private homes offer rooms for rent. Apartment availability and rates are subject to ever-changing market conditions. When to Begin Looking. The best time to find housing for fall term is at the end of spring term, especially if a student needs inexpensive housing or has children or pets. If a student plans to share housing or live in a quad, it might be possible to wait until September.