Deciding on a Residence

 

The Baton Rouge area has an abundance of housing options for students. Because each type has positive and negative aspects, it is important to analyze all options to determine which will best fit your needs. Most importantly, choose housing that provides a safe and comfortable living environment for you, your roommates, and your neighbors.

 

Off Campus Housing Locator

 

Types of Housing

In this section, you can find information regarding the benefits and drawbacks to living in the following types of housing: residence halls and campus apartments, off-campus rental apartments, rental houses and similar dwellings, garage apartments, and single-family houses in residential communities.

 

Owning vs Renting

In this section, we present a variety of environmental issues to consider when deciding to rent or purchase property in which you will reside during college.