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How to spice up your dorm room with great decor

These smart storage tips include 5 ways to make the best of your space for both apartment living and homeowners by using clever storage options.

I am looking for a safe place for a University of Cincinnati student. Where should I look? ForRentUniversity.com is a great resource for college students and their parents to find safe, cost-effective student housing near their university. A search on ForRentUniversity.com near the University of Cincinnati shows a variety of housing options that might be […]

What are the most popular cities for recent college graduates to live? Check out the list to find out!

Are you ready for some football? If you’re like most Americans, chances are good you are probably marking off the days on your calendar until the season starts. And, we’re not just talking about partying with the big boys in the NFL; for the first time in history, attendance at NCAA college football games broke […]

If you’re over dorms or just ready to move into an off-campus apartment, you’ll first need to know how much to save and budget for in order to pay for everything. Here are some things to take into consideration when moving off campus: 1. Application Fee: A nonrefundable application fee may be required when applying […]

Understanding the importance of renters insurance is valuable when it comes to living in off-campus housing...

It's important to consider safety factors when moving on or off campus - ForRent.com has you covered with these 8 tips!

You are no longer a freshman. Long gone are the days of being the newbie at Temple University. Sure, Mitchell and Hilarie Morgan Hall are new and updated, but already, even these dorms are getting way too crowded. Philadelphia has way more to offer and living off of Temple’s campus has never been easier thanks […]

Whether you are planning to take summer classes at UNCC™ or just ready to move off-campus and live on your own, consider browsing some of these apartments near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte™. Here’s how you can find the right apartment for you. 1. Visit ForRentUniversity.com, and enter your college name in the top […]

Have you ever been at the library on campus late at night cramming for an exam? Have you ever decided to go running by yourself when it’s dark out? Have you ever walked to your apartment off-campus alone? All college students have walked alone at some point.  To protect yourself, download one of these safety […]

It seems like today, there is a gadget to help us with everything.  While you are reading this blog post, tech experts are creating 360-degree panoramic cameras, curved TVs and even more high-tech smart watches!  With all of the gadgets out there, we thought it would be beneficial to give you a list of the […]

You’re in college living on your own now, and you are responsible for cleaning your room. As crazy as it might sound, your room isn’t going to clean itself. Have you started to notice your floor is slowly disappearing, and your trash can is shrinking? If so, there is definitely something you can do about […]

It’s no surprise that college students are turning to social media to find their future roommates. After all, teens and young adults are constantly plugged into social networks, and they tend to prefer social media as their primary form of communication. Utilizing social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to find a college roommate […]

ForRentUniversity.com has researched and selected five of the top greenest campuses in the US. Check out how these innovative colleges and universities are getting serious about green initiatives and protecting the environment: 1.       University of Washington (Seattle, WA) According to the 2012 GreenMetric World University Ranking (a grading system to place a numerical value on […]