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Now is a great time for your student to start planning their housing for next year. Whether your student is moving off campus for the first time or is familiar with the Boulder and Denver areas, review these tips from Off-Campus Life.Ìý

Exploring optionsÌý

Encourage your student to use to explore their options. This is CU’s official rental database and an excellent resource for students to search for available apartments, townhomes, condos and houses in the Boulder area. Your student can filter options by neighborhood, price, number of bedrooms and other categories. They can also use Ralphie’s List to find roommates.Ìý

Popular Boulder neighborhood areas for students include The Hill, Martin Acres, East Aurora, Goss Grove and North Boulder. As your student explores their options, they should also have a budget created that includes rent, utilities, internet and other expenses to determine what they can afford.Ìý They can also ask other students about their experiences living in their neighborhoods to get an idea of where they’d like to live.ÌýÌý

Considering transportation needs

In addition to searching for off-campus residences, encourage your student to research their potential commute to campus and review public transportation options.ÌýÌý

Many students commute to campus by bus for free with their Buff OneCard. has routes that serve all of Boulder and nearby communities. Students may want to consider researching properties in neighboring communities such as Longmont, Superior, Louisville or Lafayette that have bus routes to campus.ÌýÌý

Attending a housing fairÌý

Encourage your student to attend the Fall Housing Fair on Nov. 19 to speak with property managers, city offices and vendors. This is a great opportunity for your student can ask questions and explore more resources related to living in Boulder.Ìý