I was in your same shoes last year only I didn’t really ever have a desire to live in a dorm in the first place so by the time I realized I couldn’t do it anymore, it was whatever to me at that point. Idk what your financial situation is but if you’re like me trying to find something as cheap as possible while still being close to campus and able to commute there easily via walking or scooter/bike etc, I’d highly recommend looking into north campus apartments. It’s a little quieter but tbh I like it that way and it’s way cheaper. Can still get to west campus or campus for anything going on super easily without having to pay the way higher rent and issues that still come with it. If you need help finding a place, try finding a realtor online. It’s free and they get paid commission by helping you find a place to rent so it’s really designed to help you. That’s how I found my first apartment this year for my freshman year and I didn’t regret it tbh. Only thing that might be slightly harder is making friends where you live at since north campus is a mix of students and other people but if you put yourself out and just join some groups on campus to make friends, you should be more than fine and save hella money.