How To Tell When It’s Time For A New Apartment
Dec 15th, 2020After living in one place for an extended period, the day may come where you begin to consider finding someplace new to call home...
Read More of Blog Post: How To Tell When It’s Time For A New Apartment
When To Look For Student Apartments
Oct 14th, 2020Apartment hunting can be challenging, especially for students hoping to move before the start of a semester ...
Vacation Time? Check Out These Apartment Security Tips
Jul 17th, 2020Vacations are something that most of us look forward to all year long. We long for the opportunity to rest and recharge. Still, concerns for your apartment’s security can put a damper on your vacation ...
Read More of Blog Post: Vacation Time? Check Out These Apartment Security Tips
Why You Should Live Off Campus
Apr 27th, 2020Still undecided on GVSU student housing? Here are some reasons why you should consider living off campus instead of in the student halls.
Tips For First-Time Renters
Mar 9th, 2020The freedom that living in an apartment brings is certainly hard to ignore. But when it comes time to move away for college, many students have a difficult time deciding on ...
Questions To Ask When Touring An Apartment
Dec 6th, 2019Like accepting an offer from a college or starting a relationship, renting an apartment is a big commitment. Once you sign a contract, you’re responsible for 12 monthly payments, unless you ...
Read More of Blog Post: Questions To Ask When Touring An Apartment
Guide To Cleaning Your Apartment
Oct 10th, 2019Keeping your apartment clean can feel like a monumental task. If it’s been a while since your last cleaning, it can be hard to know ...
Your College Apartment Checklist
Jul 10th, 2019Moving into your first college apartment is an exciting and daunting process. Uprooting and moving, no matter the distance, is a common experience college students ...
Your Credit Score As A Renter
Jun 11th, 2019Credit scores are a factor that most — if not all — landlords consider when reviewing tenants’ applications for ...
How To Find Off Campus Housing
May 23rd, 2019Finding your dream apartment is not an art or a science — it’s a combination of the two. Apartment hunting is 50 percent hard work ...
Explained: Renting By The Bed Vs. By The Apartment
Apr 15th, 2019Whether to rent “by the bed” or “by the apartment” is a key question many students must consider while searching for apartments in Allendale. Each of ...
Read More of Blog Post: Explained: Renting By The Bed Vs. By The Apartment
Lighting Tips For Your Apartment
Mar 12th, 2019If you’re in the dark about which type of lighting your apartment needs, you’re not alone. When choosing this standard décor for off campus housing ...
Security Deposit FAQs
Feb 19th, 2019There are a number of factors that comprise the overall cost of renting an apartment. Along with paying monthly installments, utility bills, and ...
Guide To Renting With Pets
Jan 11th, 2019Apartment living has its advantages, including being able to live with your furry companion. Sharing an apartment with a pet can be rewarding ...
Furnished Vs. Unfurnished Student Apartments
Dec 19th, 2018Along with the location, amenities, and monthly payments, furnishings play a big role in determining your quality of life as a renter. Since 48 West offers ...
Read More of Blog Post: Furnished Vs. Unfurnished Student Apartments
Tips for Living Near GVSU
Nov 16th, 2018Home to Grand Valley State University (GVSU), Allendale, MI, is an exciting place with a lot to offer students. In this city, knowing ...
Making Friends At Your New Apartment
Oct 19th, 2018Along with a degree, students also seek new friendships while at college. One place these are forged is in student apartments near GVSU, where ...
Read More of Blog Post: Making Friends At Your New Apartment
Why Students Prefer Luxury Living
Sep 13th, 2018In years past, off campus apartments were designed for functionality. As long as students had space to sleep, prepare meals, and study, the apartment served its purpose. But then students’ expectations of ...
Why You Don't Have to Sacrifice Amenities in Student Housing
Aug 13th, 2018Off campus housing has gone through a renaissance in recent years due to the addition of convenient and luxury amenities. When it came to student housing in the past, the concepts of “low-cost” and ...
Read More of Blog Post: Why You Don't Have to Sacrifice Amenities in Student Housing
Apartment Moving Checklist
Jul 17th, 2018The end of summer is moving season. Classes at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) will soon begin. On your schedule is a visit to the bookstore, and maybe the new-Lakers orientation, as well as ...
Amenities-Driven Off Campus Housing
Jun 11th, 2018Residence halls were once the primary form of housing for students of Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Allendale, MI. However, as students search for greater autonomy, they often ditch ...
Types of Student Housing in Allendale
May 16th, 2018Making the right choice regarding housing at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) can positively impact a student’s college experience. It can also be challenging because of the wide variety ...
Read More of Blog Post: Types of Student Housing in Allendale