The College Student Apartments Blog
Helping college students survive, one topic at a time!
Benefits of Living Off-Campus During College [Infographic]
April 30, 2013
Are you deciding on whether you should you live on or off campus during college? This is the question that every college student must answer before the school year begins. Both options have their pros and cons, so it’s critical to weigh your choices before you make a final decision. Did you know that students who live on campus pay on average of $2,238 more than students who live off campus? Learn more about the statistics of college off campus housing. Our infographic outlines the benefits of living off campus during college and the DOs ...
Renter's Insurance: The Insurance You Really Need!
April 8, 2013
You're hanging out, relaxing in your new apartment , enjoying all the cool new things, but as you look around, you start to wonder what would happen if there was a fire, burglary, or water damage... It's a scary thought for most college students who couldn't replace all their possessions if something horrible happened.
That's why renter's insurance is so important! It protects you from the costs of replacing your personal belongings when they are damaged, stolen, or vandalized. Most students think renter's insurance is far too expensive, but...
Save Money at the Pump
April 3, 2013
It's no secret that while in college one of the biggest expenses can be the gas you put in your car. To help college students everywhere, we've done some research and talked to experts in the petroleum industry. These are the tips they gave us for saving the most bucks at the pump:
Buy Only In The Morning - We know it can be tough getting out of bed, but experts had this to say to justify the early morning purchase: in the wee hours of the morning the ground temperature is still cold. The colder the ground the more dense the gasoline is, on...
Finding The Perfect Roommate(s)
March 21, 2013
So you need to find a roommate or two to live with while in college; good thing we here at College Student Apartments have developed a proven formula to help you select the perfect roommate(s). This formula has been through countless years of trial and error, and we've narrowed down the criteria to the following 6 principles: Similar Interests, Study Habits, Cleanliness, Boyfriend/Girlfriend, Other Friends, and Compatibility.
1. Similar Interests - You want to make sure you have some common ground with your roommate(s). This could be anythin...
Sublease Your College Apartment
February 14, 2013
Summer is right around the corner and you won't be living in your apartment for a few months; quick what do you do?! Post a Facebook status? Send out a tweet? Sure you could try those options, but if you really want your sublease to be seen by other college students, then you post it on College Student Apartments! Thousands of college students visit our website every month to search and find student apartments near campus. By listing it on our website you can get access to all those views, and not to mention it's free to post!
We've all been...
Finding A College Apartment
February 14, 2013
Finding a new student apartment can be tough, especially when you're in college and have a million other things to do! We here at College Student Apartments believe the process of finding an apartment in your college town shouldn't be so difficult. Our website allows students from across the country to browse off-campus housing with just a click of a mouse. The days of spending countless hours visiting different websites is over. Now students can just type in their school or city and see all the apartments near campus!
Once on your city or ...