Abundant Rentals – Renters Rejoice!
Most students cannot wait to move into rentals! Whether you are choosing to live in an apartment freshman year or as an upperclassman, there are plenty of great options. Below are some of the more popular apartment rentals and complexes students live near UMD. Some provide buses to campus (which can be important since parking on campus can be a nightmare), some have facilities that rival a fancy hotel (pools, hot tubs, volleyball courts, lounges), some provide reserved parking spots for a fee, some are gated and provide constant security, and all have various options from studios to 4 bedrooms.
There are many perks of living in an apartment, such as your own room, possibly your own bathroom, and a kitchen! When deciding which building to actually live in there are several factors you must consider. The location of the rentals is something important to think about. Some students prefer apartment buildings that are as close to campus as possible, while students who have cars have more leniency on how far their building is from campus. Price is also a very important factor. Prices vary depending on the type of room you are looking for and how many people and bathrooms are in the apartment. The rent for many complexes depends on how early in the year you sign a lease. Many will also help find a student to fill a vacant room if need be. Wi-Fi is generally included in rent, but utilities are not always included or are included up to a specific dollar amount with the overage split between the occupants. Be sure your student checks all included amenities before making a final decision.
Here is a partial list of the most commonly rented apartments very close to campus:
College Park Towers– An older building in College Park, but still a good option for students. This is one of the cheapest off-campus apartments, so if you are looking to live in an apartment and want the lowest rent in a central location, this could be the place for you. These apartments do not come furnished, so make sure you bring furniture. They have studio rooms to 4 room apartments for rent and the starting price is $715/month.
Domain College Park: These apartments are located basically on-campus, right near the School of Architecture and Business school. This building offers both 1- and 2-bedroom rooms. Rent for 1-bedroom rooms starts at $1,738/month and 2-bedroom rooms start at $2787/month.
Landmark Apartments– Located right above the Target on College Avenue, directly across from campus, this apartment building is very popular among UMD students and has a great central location. This building has 1, 2, and 4-bedroom options for rent and the starting price is $1139/month.
Terrapin Row– Terrapin Row or T-Row, is a lovely place to live and offers both apartments and townhouses. Located on Knox Road, this complex is a great area to live and especially close to the business school. Under T-Row, there are many food options, including Dunkin, The Spot Mini, Wings Over, SEOUL Spice, and more. They also have desirable amenities such as a volleyball court, swimming pool, study hubs, spray tanning, fitness center, and sauna, and plenty more attractive amenities. They have a studio, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments and also have townhouses for rent as well. The starting price for T-Row is $1,185.
The Alloy– One of the newest apartment buildings in College Park, The Alloy is located a couple of blocks from campus on Baltimore Avenue. This is a pet-friendly apartment, so perfect for all pet owners. In addition to this, The Alloy has a pool, rec room, courtyard with a fire pit, and several other convenient amenities. They have 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments that start at $1,284/month.
The Courtyards: This is a group of apartment buildings on campus that are owned by the University of Maryland. They offer both 2 bedroom and 4-bedroom apartments. The starting price for these apartments is $746/month.
The Varsity– Located on Baltimore Avenue, a little past campus is The Varsity apartments. It is not the most convenient location in regards to central College Park where a lot of restaurants and bars are located, but they have nice rooms that come fully furnished and all have their own private bathroom. The rooms they offer are 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments and rates begin at $984/month.
University View– Located right next to The Varsity on Baltimore Avenue, U-View is another good choice in apartment buildings. U-View offers fair rent prices and has amenities including a pool, shuttle bus service, fitness center, entertainment spaces, etc. U-View has studio, 2 bedroom, and 4-bedroom apartments and the starting rate is $1,095/month.
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