<p>Craigslist is actually a great place for this. Get the address and plug it into google maps to see how close to campus the place is. If you’re near campus you’re going to be in a decent neighborhood so I wouldn’t worry too much on that front.</p>
<p>The big apartment complexes are ok but you’ll probably get a better deal renting a house/apartment that isn’t in a complex. You’ll have to hunt around a bit more and I strongly recommend taking a day to visit a few once you have a list of them, but that’s how you find the best cost/ benefit place.</p>
<p>Now is actually just about the right time to start looking. Over the next month or so a lot of places will be getting posted as the students decide to move out. It’s a little more stressful to wait this late but in the end you’ll likely be better off.</p>
<p>Transportation depends on where you are, but most places in bburg will have access to the BT, which will get you to and from campus well enough. They also go to the grocery stores although you may have to switch busses depending on which line you’re on. The BT is free with your student ID.</p>