Staying off campus as freshman

Hi, I would really like to stay off campus at ucsd because I like privacy and to cook my own meals. The price isn’t the issue, but I am not yet 18 years old. I would love to share an apartment with other students, but would they be against leasing to someone under 18?

Your parents would probably have to cosign either way.

Check the school’s policy on housing requirements. If freshman are required to live on campus, you can get an exemption if your parents own property in town. Many people purchase houses/condos and sell/rent them after graduation.

Ok, thanks for the tips. Ucsd doesn’t require on campus housing, and I’ve seen posts from other students who are looking for off campus roommates, but I’m hesitant to ask because I’m under 18.