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THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: THREE OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING ALTERNATIVES Compiled by Lauren Hart, Cate Miller and Chris Richardo

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  • 1. The Best Bang For Your Buck: Three Off-Campus Housing Alternatives
    Compiled by Lauren Hart, Cate Miller and Chris Richardo

2. Agenda
The Situation
The Criteria
Three Practical Choices for Off-Campus Housing
Clemson Place
The Reserve
University Village
Distance Comparison
Figure 1: Comparison of Prices and Fees
Figure 2: Comparison of Amenities and Features
The Best Bang For Your Buck: University Village
Summary and Conclusions
3. The Situation
Few upper-classmen live on-campus
Off-campus housing can save money
There are so many choices!
4. Three Criteria
Cost and inclusion of utilities.
Distance from campus
Layout of apartment and the apartment complex.
5. Importance of criteria
Cost is important for all students, inclusion of utilities helps save money.
Students travel to campus on foot, by bike, car, or bus. Distance to campus is important for this reason.
Apartment complex layout is important for students who have roommates as well as students who may want to meet roommates.
6. Three great off-campus choicesbased on our criteria:
Clemson Place
The Reserve
University Village
7. Clemson Place
This community does not include any utilities in the price of rent.
Located 1.31 miles from campus
1 type of apartment layout
3 bed/3 bath: $370/month*
*per bedroom
8. The Reserve
Includes free water, free high-speed internet and cable
Located 2.8 miles from campus
2 different apartment layouts
2 bed/2 bath: $469/month*
4 bed/4 bath: $329/month*
*per bedroom
9. University Village
Includes free water, free high-speed internet and cable
Located 2.9 miles from campus
4 different apartment layouts
3 bed/3 bath: $370/month*
4 bed/4 bath: $325/month*
Townhome A: $325/month*
4 bed/4.5 bath
Townhome B: $330/month*
4 bed/4 bath
*Prices are listed
per bedroom
10. Distance Comparison
11. On-Campus Housing Fees
12. Comparison of Prices and Fees
13. Amenities and Features Comparison
14. #1 Choice:
University Village
Reasonably priced
Close to campus
Choice of apartment layouts to fit different needs
Includes the most utilities while still offering multiple amenities.
15. Bang For Your Buck
We chose University Village because it has options that will fit many peoples needs.
Ultimately, students and parents should choose an apartment that fits their needs best; get the most bang for your buck!
16. References
Clemson Area Map. Digital image. Welcome To OconeeCountry.com. Web. July-Aug. 2009.
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Hart, Lauren.Personal Interview.6 July 2009.

Simon/ Clemson Bureau, Anna. "Clemson moves to raise cost of housing 5.7 percent." The Greenville News.
June-July 2009. Web. June-July 2009.
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"Student Housing - Clemson Place by Allen & OHara." Student Housing - Find an Allen & O'Hara Student
ApartmentNear You! 15 July 2009 .

"Student Housing - The Reserve at Clemson by Allen & OHara." Student Housing - Find an Allen & O'Hara
Student Apartment Near You! 15 July 2009
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"University Housing : 2009-2010 University Housing Rates." Clemson University. 20 July 2009 .
University Village at Clemson | Clemson Apartments for Rent | Student Living | The Preiss Company. 15July 2009
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