<p>Those prices look nice, but often don’t include any utilities at all, including water, electric, and telecom services, which can add up significantly. </p>
<p>I’ve now toyed with the on vs off campus housing thing since I was accepted to FSU. The big sticking point for me has always been the cost of rent on campus including all utilities except cable TV (which you don’t have to get) and telephone services (and who gets those when they have a cell phone?), while the prices off campus not including everything. Sure, you can get 3 roommates and split everything (and that’s what people typically do), but then you’re relying on them to come up with their share of the bills (especially if anything is in your name). </p>
<p>Off campus housing can work well for lots of people, don’t get me wrong. If you don’t want to live on campus, then obviously that’s your choice. I have however enjoyed living on campus my entire time in college.</p>