<p>I need some suggestions about this off-campus housing.
Or any recommendation of off-campus housing??</p>
<p>My son lived there last year. Great location behind the Albertson’s. Right on the bus route, easy bus ride to campus (or bike ride). He rented their furniture (bed & desk). The overall cost seemed reasonable. He didn’t like the general noise - I don’t think it was excessive, but when you have that many students together in a small apartment complex, there’s bound to be some noise.</p>
<p>If you don’t have roommates already, Valencia will place you in an apartment with 2 others.</p>
<p>My son will be living in a rental house next year shared with 4 other students. He found it on Craig’s List.</p>
<p>Valencia is good for off campus housing if you’re looking for a student setting. It may be loud but a much better option than Stenner Glen or Mustang in terms of noise. Mustang village is a popular place with less rules than Stenner. If you want a dorm experience, I suggest Stenner but you will feel very chaperoned and they are strict regarding smoking/drinking which I think is good. However, the rooms are very old and are just “updated” to acceptable conditions…it is definitely overpriced compared to what you will find on craigslist though there is a required meal plan included in rent–if you like their food. Mustang is good for more independence. Valencia is the nicest but further away (by a few minutes of walking). If I were to do it over again, I would say Valencia for student housing. Now, I live in a quieter area since I have my social group established and don’t like any noise at night but I would not recommend that for people looking to socialize a lot (I study/run/don’t go out except for weekends) so I love the residential quiet areas :)</p>
<p>Thanks guys, nice comments!! I called them days ago and was told that it had been filled fully! I have to find other housing plans.</p>
<p>^Benben let me know if you have any questions about areas or complexes once you are looking around because I have lived here for 3 years and am quite familiar with SLO :)</p>
<p>^Char Sure! Thanks for your help first!!! How much you pay for your housing now?</p>
<p>I pay more because I live on my own and don’t recommend it unless you have a social group already and can afford it comfortably as other expenses come up like utilities, food, fun…
expect to pay 450-800 dep on room size, priv vs shared bath, etc. </p>
<p>check craigslist postings and feel free to ask if theyre worth checking out based on area, price, etc.</p>