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Erin Sheehy, Second-year, history

“Understanding the legal language and restrictions of the rental lease can be difficult. I would bring someone along who has already gone through the process or understands what is going on.”

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Brian Miller, Third-year, computer science

“Start your search as early as possible. Also, ask a lot of questions. Know what bills you will be required to pay; and if parking is available, ask if it will be a separate cost.”

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Brittany Williams, Third-year, political science

“I would suggest ... starting early and really trying to go to every place, actually going to see it. ... Just try to look at as many places as possible.”

Shifting from Sproul to Strathmore

Annie Augustine, (Contact)
Edward Truong (Contact)
Published: Wednesday, February 28, 2007

The end of winter quarter typically marks the beginning of students’ rush to find apartments for the next school year; but many students, especially those moving off campus for the first time, may not be familiar with the apartment-hunting process, or be aware of common pitfalls. The map below features some of the largest apartment complexes in the North Village, as well as advice from experts and students about what to look out for when deciding where to live.