Off-campus Apartments

There is a wide variety of housing options within a reasonable distance from campus for upper-class students who prefer it. If you are considering this as a housing alternative, we request that you speak with someone in the Residence Life Office before making these arrangements.

Suggestions for students considering off-campus housing

Check want ad listings in the newspapers (such as the Commercial Appeal and The Memphis Flyer) as well as bulletin boards at popular coffee houses, shops and restaurants.
Consult our Off-campus Housing Handbook (PDF) for a list of recommended apartment complexes and more detailed advice for renters.
In Memphis, many landlords put “For Rent” signs in front of their properties as an alternative to publishing them in local newspapers.
Local rents vary widely depending on location, the number of bedrooms and other amenities. Apartments range from $375 for an efficiency to $900 and over for several bedrooms.
Rents typically do not include utilities, phone service, Internet connection or cable TV, which can add up to several hundred dollars to your monthly expenses. You will also be responsible for having these services connected and disconnected.
Sharing apartments or houses is a popular way to cut costs. Consider drawing up an agreement covering costs and responsibilities with your roommates prior to moving in so each person understands what is expected.
Most landlords require that you sign a lease and provide a deposit when renting an apartment. As a student, you may also be required to have a co-signer who has references and is of legal age. Be sure that you read the lease before you sign it and understand all its requirements.
The neighborhood surrounding Rhodes is a popular area for yard sales featuring inexpensive used furniture and household items, especially in the fall and spring. And because Memphis has a number of colleges and universities, December, May and August are good times to purchase furniture from students leaving the area.