Top College Neighborhoods for Student Renters

Harrisburg is one of Pennsylvania’s great, underrated cities.

Congratulations on getting into college! The next four years are going to be pretty exciting. If you got into a college in The Big Easy, just remember that it isn't always Mardi Gras.

College life is naturally about a lot more than classes, textbooks, and degrees. At its best, it’s also an unforgettable experience, and where you hang your hat at the end of your day plays a huge role in that.

Hi, I’m April, your local guide for living in Providence, RI. I attended college in Providence and lived in this great city for many years.

Rochester has emerged as one of the most promising cities in America. Home to a wide variety of tech companies, the “Young Lion of the West” also has affordable housing.

Positioned at the southeastern corner of Virginia, Norfolk is a sprawling area with close ties to Virginia Beach to the east and Newport News across the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnels to the north.

I'm Melissa, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Baton Rouge. If you like a big city vibe with all the amenities but also like the vibe of a friendly, tight-knit community, Baton Rouge is the place for you.

Aquinas College is a private Catholic school of higher education that focuses on liberal arts and was founded in 1886 by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids.

If Indiana is a central hub for the Midwest, South Bend is one of its strongest connectors, especially where education is concerned.

Toledo is home to multiple higher-education institutions, with the University of Toledo topping that list.

Greensboro is a beautiful city; it's one that has areas with parks and churches, downtown events, and interesting things to do.

Hi there! I'm Carrie, your local Sacramento guide, and I've called this incredible city home for over 20 years.

I am Mike, your guide to student housing in the Greater Madison, Wisconsin, area. Madison is a terrific city that also is the Capital of Wisconsin.

Philadelphia isn’t necessarily thought of as a college town, but it’s home to some of Pennsylvania’s biggest colleges and universities, and thousands of students call the city home.

Knoxville, Tennessee, is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The quiet calm of the mountains is the perfect place for college students to study and focus on their education.

Hey there future resident! I’m Allaire, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tallahassee, Florida, and I’ve been helping students and families navigate this college town for over six years.

Salt Lake City is a great city that blends big-city access with small-city comfort. Up near the University of Utah, mornings start with views of the foothills and a quick TRAX ride to class.

Boise is a dynamic college town with a great reputation for livability and outdoor adventure. The city has had a reputation for its tight housing market, but the situation has eased in recent years.

Alright! You got into college! The next four years are going to be super thrilling. Little Rock is a city with quite a checkered past.

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I’m Josh, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Memphis.

There’s more to Albuquerque than just the breathtaking landscapes and tasty green chilies. As both a student and a parent, I see Albuquerque as a learning hub that nurtures curiosity and encourages growth and enrichment.

Sunny San Jose is so much more than just an incredible place to go to school, get an education, and prepare for the next chapter of your life.

If you're planning to go to college in Lubbock, Texas, (or send your kiddo that way), I promise you won't go wrong with choosing this far-west little city in the Lone Star State.

El Paso is a uniquely charming city with a rich culture and history.

I am Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Hi. Welcome to Tucson! I’m Larry, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Tucson, AZ. My wife and I relocated to this jewel in the desert from the Midwest more than a quarter-century ago.

I am Mike, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com guide in the Greater Tulsa, Oklahoma, area. Tulsa is a terrific city with a population of more than 415,000 within the city limits and more than a million in the greater metropolitan area.

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Myrtle Beach, SC.

Jessica here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Syracuse, New York. Centrally located in the state, it is a cost-effective place to live with a booming job market.