<p>My D rented a condo in a very nice complex across the street behind The Commons. That is an excellent location. A lot of grad students seem to live in the Ackley area, and that is relatively inexpensive while still being safe. There are some inexpensive places in areas near campus my D considered “sketch” … good to just go by in the night to get a feel for it. If your D wants to live close to campus but far enough away to take advantage of lower rent, Sylvan Park is a great neighborhood. D lives there now, and there are quite a few grad students nearby. Another area that is decent is around Hillsboro Village. D rented a room in a large house near HV, near Taco Mamacita’s. That wasn’t too bad, although I prefer Sylvan Park.</p>