Top College Neighborhoods for Student Renters

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.

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Baltimore, Maryland is an incredibly vibrant town known for some amazing colleges. I had the pleasure of growing up sandwiched between a few of them.

I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN.

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

If your perfect college experience involves a blend of breathtaking mountain views and vibrant city living, then Colorado Springs, CO, might be the right choice for you.

I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina.

Besides Pittsburgh's yearly homage to pickles, nationally recognized football team, and coinage of the word "yinz," the city is also known for its renowned higher education opportunities.

Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I also happen to be a native Charlestonian who attended the College of Charleston back in the day.

Chattanooga is the home to many different universities, including the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College, Southern Adventist University, Covenant College, and Richmont Graduate University.

Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Waco, Texas. Waco is a fun town (even for Longhorns). There are some great diners and beautiful landmarks.

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, many of the Milwaukee neighborhoods profiled here have been home to friends and family.

There is never a dull moment in Orlando, Florida. Along with top-tier universities, technical schools, and local colleges, there are world-class entertainment venues, the ocean within driving distance, and lots of sunshine.

Whether you’re starting your first semester or just need a change of scenery, finding the right place to live during college makes a difference.

Richmond isn't always thought of as a college town, but there are actually several major colleges and universities here. One thing Richmond does get credit for—and rightfully so—is being a very neighborhood-friendly city.

Hello! My name is Chad, and I joined the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team as a Local Expert after living in Portland, Oregon, for more than 20 years. I have a deep love for this charming and vibrant city.