Apartment searching as a college student: What to prioritize on a tight budget

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The first time you look for a college apartment, the listings start to blur together. Some places look great in photos but are a 40-minute bus ride from campus. Others are walkable, but ask for a guarantor, three months upfront and a credit score most college students don’t have yet. And the cheapest unit on…

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May 18, 2026 at 01:06PM

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