Off-Campus Housing Advice Needed

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Alabama
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<p>Hi everyone! I’ve been following these threads ever since I applied to Bama, and let me just say how excited I am to be attending school there in the Fall! I am going to be a Ph.D. student. </p>

<p>I live in New England and have never actually visited the campus. It seems unlikely that I will get a chance to do so before moving down in August. This has made apartment hunting a bit tricky! I’ve spent a lot of time reading these pages, using the university’s off-campus housing search sites, apartment rating sites, general Googling, etc. However, I’m still a bit lost. I’m hoping that someone here might be able to help me out a bit! I would love some feedback about specific apartment or neighborhood recommendations.</p>

<p>Here’s my criteria in a nutshell:

  1. I have a cat, so it needs to be pet-friendly.
  2. I will be living alone, so safety is a definite priority.
  3. I would like to be fairly close to the University so that I don’t feel completely isolated. (I hope to work on campus as a grad assistant and take advantage of all the amenities campus has to offer!)
  4. However, I don’t really want to end up in a loud/crazy/all undergrad/party all the time living environment. (I remember what my undergrad was like… :slight_smile: )
  5. A furnished apartment would be preferable.
  6. I would like a washer/dryer in the unit. </p>

<p>Again, if you have any specific apartment recommendations or even neighborhood recommendations, I would be so grateful. Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>welcome</p>

<p>Look at Crimson Sterling, although I’m not sure about it being pet friendly.</p>

<p>Will you have a car?</p>

<p>just checked…it is pet friendly. :)</p>

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<p>Thank you! Yes, I will have a car.</p>

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<p>It’s nice, close to campus, can come furnished, and with W&D.</p>