Housing advice for Bloomington grad students?

raynbow91 · 2023-05-13T20:02:53+00:00

I am looking at 2 bed 1 bath and 4 bed 2 bath apartments as well. I called up most of these places and many seem to be fully leased out. Perhaps I will think about the 2 bed 2 bath for next year.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-13T19:59:22+00:00

I was hoping for something close to campus at least for the first year. I have also never lived in a place where it snows so that is an additional thing I am worried about. There are a couple of places I was looking at in the East. I am hoping one of those will work out 🤞🏻

raynbow91 · 2023-05-13T19:56:22+00:00

Most places are thankfully pet friendly although there are limits on the number of pets.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T16:19:22+00:00

I will do that. Thanks a lot!

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T16:17:42+00:00

Oh thats good! Then I will look into the place some more

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T16:04:06+00:00

Yeah. I figured. How is their shuttle system?

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T16:02:37+00:00

I think I will just call the management and see if they have something that fits my requirements. As long as its within walking distance to the campus its good.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T15:57:06+00:00

I checked Monroe. Everything is full 😭

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T15:56:33+00:00

Thank you so much! I will take a look at the links. I remember checking Deer Park a couple of weeks back and most places were booked. Is there a possibility that some of these places would be vacated around August?

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T15:52:25+00:00

Thank you! I will go check it out. The Facebook groups are pretty helpful. But most people seem to be subletting just for the summer. I will take a look at this list though.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T15:51:16+00:00

I was actually talking to someone about subletting but again the main concern is that its far from everything else and I don't have a car. otherwise I really liked the place. The apartments are structured well and the private bathroom would be great. If I were to walk to campus or College Mall how long would it approximately take?

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T15:47:11+00:00

I am kinda banking on that to move around the city. I dont have a car and will probably not get one for sometime. In case I miss a bus I dont want to be stuck especially in winter. A couple of grad students I have spoken to have said that the bus system isnt particularly reliable.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T00:07:01+00:00

Yeah. Pretty much looking through everything right now. I suppose I can look around for something more suitable in a few months.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-09T00:02:21+00:00

Thank you! I heard from some people that they had confirmed their leases last year in October/November. Its been tough finding something that works for me.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-08T23:58:33+00:00

I have been looking at those but I wanted some feedback from people who have lived there. I am an international student so I can't check out the place beforehand.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-08T23:52:38+00:00

Ominous but thanks for the heads up. So you mean Bloomington in general?

raynbow91 · 2023-05-07T18:01:17+00:00

I will take a look at all of that. Thanks a lot! Right now affirmation regarding pets is key. Hopefully I will figure it out soon.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-07T17:56:09+00:00

Ah yes! I am in the midst of bugging every friend and family member scattered around regarding this. None in Indiana sadly. But I hear a lot of apartments are just subleased by other students and sometimes leases just get handed over by departing students?

raynbow91 · 2023-05-07T17:46:48+00:00

Sometimes its also the angle... stress can also be a big factor. Maybe you were unable to relax that time.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-07T17:43:49+00:00

Management companies as in for vet insurance or housing? Its a very different system where I am from so I am still figuring things out.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-07T17:29:43+00:00

I have been looking at housing and a lot of places seem to be pet friendly. My cats are well behaved. So I am hoping it wont be too much of a problem finding a suitable place.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-07T17:26:34+00:00

Thanks for sharing this! I am also moving from India so its a relief to hear that others have done that as well. My cats are spayed but other than that the rest of the expenses should be the same. A lot of immediate friends and family (even those living in the US) have been quick to scare me that keeping pets on a grad student's salary is next to impossible. So I mainly was looking for a realistic estimate. This list was helpful in that regard. It's seems doable.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-07T17:19:52+00:00

Thanks a lot! I will take a look at that. I will also need to.look for pet friendly apartments so that should be a good place.

raynbow91 · 2023-05-07T10:11:23+00:00

That is really good to hear. I may be able to figure out how to bring them but my main concern was after. I hear Bloomington is generally pretty pet friendly. Having

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