Student Life Personnel Finding Off-Campus Housing The Search for Off-Campus Housing Refer to online housing searches that have Books/parking/food many online rental listings and landlord contact Other living expenses (toiletries, information. Please keep in mind that landlords clothes, supplies, etc.) and/or properties displayed on independent housing searches are not university endorsed or Because living within your is vital, you approved. should utilize a budget to keep track of your money. When renting a property, utility costs Currently, there is not any on/off-campus are often not included in the rent cost. Utilities housing that is owned or moderated by The can vary a great deal based on the type of unit Ohio State University Marion. you are renting and the age of the building, – among many other factors. When living with TOP CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHOOSING roommates, Off-Campus Commuter Student HOUSING Services suggests budgeting an extra per person for electric, gas, cable, Affordability and Utilities internet and water. If you’re living alone, utility A necessary first step when selecting your costs will likely be higher. campus housing is determining if you can afford the cost of living. To determine the affordability Property Location of a rental unit, you will need to consider the You don’t want to live where you feel following: unsafe simply to save money Rent Visit the property during the day, night, Utilities and on weekends to see if there is a Renters insurance major difference in environment
Student Life Personnel Finding Off-Campus Housing The Search for Off-Campus Housing Refer to online housing searches that have many online rental listings and landlord contact information. Please keep in mind that landlords and/or properties displayed on independent housing searches are not university endorsed or approved. Currently, there is not any on/off-campus housing that is owned or moderated by The Ohio State University – Marion. TOP CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHOOSING HOUSING Affordability and Utilities A necessary first step when selecting your housing is determining if you can afford the cost of living. To determine the affordability of a rental unit, you will need to consider the following: Rent Utilities Renters insurance Books/parking/food Other living expenses (toiletries, clothes, supplies, etc.) Because living within your is vital, you should utilize a budget to keep track of your money. When renting a property, utility costs are often not included in the rent cost. Utilities can vary a great deal based on the type of unit you are renting and the age of the building, among many other factors. When living with roommates, Off-Campus Commuter Student Services suggests budgeting an extra per person for electric, gas, cable, internet and water. If you’re living alone, utility costs will likely be higher. Property Location You don’t want to live where you feel unsafe simply to save money Visit the property during the day, night, and on weekends to see if there is a major difference in environment campus