Where Are You Living?
By Lucas Matney and Malloy Mosely
AS AN UPPERCLASSMAN at Northwestern, you are entitled to some inalienable rights – freedom from shower shoes, twin XL beds and catching colds from all the germs floating around the dorm hallways. But like all great freedoms, the battle for them is not easy. Should you decide to live off campus after your freshman year, be prepared to fight for your right to party without interference from RAs, and don’t forget to bring some armor for those particularly contentious roomie squabbles. At least this handy guide can solve one of your problems.
You dream of hosting an epic Dillo Day party
Punctuality defines my life
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Coffee Lab or Starbucks
House: Foster/Sherman
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
House: Ridge/Noyes
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
Going to Chicken Shack is always a regret
House: Foster/Sherman
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
7-Eleven pizza is the only acceptable meal
Apt.: Ridge/Church
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
You regularly take running selfies selfies at the Bahaì temple
Cleanliness is next to ...
Consulting is ...
Coffee Lab or Starbucks
House: Foster/Sherman
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
House: Ridge/Noyes
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
Going to Chicken Shack is always a regret
House: Foster/Sherman
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
7-Eleven pizza is the only acceptable meal
Apt.: Ridge/Church
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
Does your ID scan?
Apt.: Noyes/Maple
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
7-Eleven pizza is the only acceptable meal
Apt.: Ridge/Church
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
Does your ID scan?
Apt.: Noyes/Maple
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
7-Eleven pizza is the only acceptable meal
Apt.: Ridge/Church
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
You regularly take running selfies selfies at the Bahaì temple
Cleanliness is next to ...
Consulting is ...
Coffee Lab or Starbucks
House: Foster/Sherman
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
House: Ridge/Noyes
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
Going to Chicken Shack is always a regret
House: Foster/Sherman
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
7-Eleven pizza is the only acceptable meal
Apt.: Ridge/Church
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
Does your ID scan?
Apt.: Noyes/Maple
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
7-Eleven pizza is the only acceptable meal
Apt.: Ridge/Church
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
Does your ID scan?
Apt.: Noyes/Maple
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.
7-Eleven pizza is the only acceptable meal
Apt.: Ridge/Church
Houses vs. Apartments
Once you’ve conquered a few options for housing you’ll have to decide what kind of territory you’ll stake your claim on – a house or an apartment. First, it may be important to lower your expectations a bit. Your first college apartment isn’t going to be a penthouse on the Upper East Side, and your house isn’t going to be your family home. Some choose to start with an apartment, which is less of a commitment in terms of maintenance.
“I had an apartment on Ridge junior and sophomore years,” says Communication senior Walker Moses. But for this school year, Moses and his roommates “decided [they] needed the house experience” and moved to a place on Simpson and Foster. “It’s not an ideal house,” he admits. “But at the end of the day, it’s been a lot of fun.”
Sealing the Deal
Before you commit to living anywhere, it’s important to have an honest conversation with your future roommates and your landlord regarding rent prices, leases, utilities, and amenities – all the not so fun realities of off campus life. Evanston in particular has some ordinances that the Northwestern Division of Student Affairs advises potential renters pay attention to. For example, including more than three people on the lease for your house or apartment goes against a city ordinance, unless you are all of the same immediate family.
Make sure you know what type of lease you’re signing in to. Leases can range anywhere from month-to-month ones, which can change in 30 days notice, to yearlong ones, which retain the same conditions unless agreed upon by both parties. Expect to ask about security deposits, whether or not subletting is allowed and what charges for utilities will be. Prices for utilities and amenities may change by house, and price for rent will definitely change by neighborhood. While rent usually floats anywhere between 800 and 1200 per month, costs will definitely be on the steeper end the closer you get to campus.