We’ve been live at the University of Minnesota since October 15th and in that time, we’ve learned a lot about how students search for apartments and houses for rent around UMN.
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It’s your 21st birthday and you’re finally old enough to join your friends at a College Station bar. No more using a poor excuse for a fake ID. No more staying at home while your friends head out after pre-gaming. No more passive-aggressive complaints about how bars are too crowded and not very fun anyway. Now you get to join the party and pay too much for beer and watered down drinks.
How can you make the most of it? Most bars offer specials for birthday boys and girls, but what happens when the specials are done? Where will you go then? Maybe you’ll bounce from bar to bar and try to figure out what scene makes you comfortable and which bars treat their customers the best. Or you’ll hear about a place and you’ll check out the menu and reviews online.
That’s where we come in. We’ve combed through reviews at bars all around Texas A&M to put together a definitive guide of the best and worst bars in College Station, Texas. Never again will you make a mistake and waste a Saturday night at a bar you’ll end up hating alongside the rest of the Internet mob. Continue reading
Via Flickr | Joe Shlabotnik
The CATABUS is nothing short of a life saver for many here at Penn State, especially for those living in apartments near Penn State. Whether it helps you get to class, the Nittany Mall, or to your apartment safely after a night out, you can always count on the CATABUS to take you where you need to go.
Tips for Navigating the CATABUS System: Continue reading
From supporting the Spartans on their quest for Big Ten supremacy to having more than 150 different undergraduate majors to choose from, life at MSU has something for everyone.
Living in East Lansing is one of the best parts about attending Michigan State University. But getting around the area might be difficult for those that are not familiar with the surrounding communities and hotspot areas. Check out the guide below to find what areas around MSU are the best for students to check out for housing, food, entertainment, and nightlife. And be sure to check out our MSU off-campus housing for all your searching needs. Continue reading
Old Main at Penn State University. | Flickr
If you’re looking for perfect apartments near Penn State, you may find yourself having the great debate: East Side or West Side?
Although Penn State students may not use these sides of town as a hard and fast source of separation, each side has its perks, which we’ve so conveniently curated and compared for you. Feel free to use this post as your compass and hopefully let it steer you towards the side that’s right for you. Continue reading
A Guide to Neighborhoods Around Mizzou
Maybe you’re a long time Columbia resident who is excited about getting your first apartment or house in the areas that always seemed so cool when you were growing up. Or maybe you’re a journalism grad student who just got into one of the best schools in the country and you need to find a place to live without the benefit of having visited the city before. We don’t know who you are, but we want to help you find the best Mizzou off-campus housing .
Your situation will determine what’s most important to you when looking for a place to live. We have a general idea of different situations facing students at Mizzou, so we’ve scouted out the locations around Mizzou and put together a guide to make your apartment search a little bit easier. Continue reading
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee to get you through the cold Minnesota weather | Flickr
After exploring the University of Minnesota area, we discovered that coffee shops have become an integral part of UMN student life. These local coffee shops offer much more than just gratifying caffeine fixes. They are a place to gather with friends and simply unwind from the stresses of collegiate life.
We decided to look beyond the convenience of familiar on-campus coffee shops and find the top 5 places located in the off-campus area. With winter quickly approaching, you will be pleased to find that all of the places on this list are within walking distance of the UMN campus. Continue reading
Living off-campus is great for all of the freedom it allows. You no longer have an RA constantly watching you and you don’t have people asking you to paint a brick to hold open your door or participate in one of the hundreds of other seemingly pointless activities you always get roped into doing in the dorms.
So you’re looking forward to getting off-campus, but at what cost??? Rent at Purdue is ‘too damn high‘, according to the Purdue Exponent. Luckily, Rent College Pads knows about several places that won’t break the bank–even as a college student. Here are four houses for rent near Purdue for under $800: Continue reading
Let us help you find some parking solutions.
There are a lot of great things about attending school at South Carolina. But there’s one thing above all else that makes it frustrating: the parking situation. University of South Carolina parking is an incredible challenge, as you’re not only battling other students for parking spots, but you’re battling everyone who works in downtown Columbia community for a spot.
Most students do not live within walking distance of the USC campus, so transportation options are very important to be aware of.
Parking near South Carolina
You can purchase a two-semester permit to park in non-metered parking facilities at South Carolina for $100. You can also purchase just for the Spring semester ($75) and for Summer ($50). Of course, you’ll still have to battle with other students to find a spot and as you probably already know, the supply is far out-weighed by the demand.
Another option is to purchase a spot in a USC garage. Purchasing a spot will keep your space reserved for a semester. There are five popular garage options at Pendleton, Blossom, Senate and Senate/Pickens that will cost you $360 per semester. Another option is Bull Street, which is $380.
Obviously, these prices are astronomical, especially for college students. So it’s important to know what other options you have available, especially if you’re researching future housing.
Apartments With Private, University of South Carolina Shuttles
These complexes give students the ability to stop worrying about fighting the masses for a safe spot for their car every day.
- University Oaks
- Riverside Apartments
- The Retreat
- Garnet River Walk
- Copper Beech Apartments
- Cayce Cove (Formerly Pointe West)
- Stadium Suites
- Woodlands
- The Club at Carolina Stadium
- The Village At Columbia
Understanding The Comet
The Comet is a new transit system implemented by Central Midlands Transit. Comet stops and shelters are prominent throughout campus and the map systems indicate where you are, which bus is arriving next and the many routes they offer.
The Comet is significantly more affordable than parking on a daily basis but has some of the same problems many mass transportation options have. You’ll have to operate on their schedule and find a way to get to the stops. But given how hard it is to park elsewhere, parking near a Comet stop and using one may be far cheaper for you.
Looking for apartments near USC. Start your search now!
We know every college campus is different. We also know students may have very specific questions when they are researching potential colleges, like where to find the best apartments near Penn State. To help you along the way, we’ve prepared a guide to Penn State University specifically for students.
We want to focus on what we know matters most to students. We’ll tell you what the weather is like, what schools are popular at Penn State and where you can drink or dance the night away.
So here is the Rent College Pads Unofficial Guide to Penn State University: Continue reading