Housing options in the local area

The time has come to decide where to live next year. The good news? There are plenty of options! On-campus housing has a few different options: residence hall-style in The Woods, Hamilton Hall, and Honors; apartment-style in College Park, University Park, Forest Lane, and The Village. “When you live on campus, you can’t get stuck in a lease and there are no hidden fees. Everything is included in room and board,” said Resident Assistant Dan Darkow. “You don’t have to buy a meal plan if you live in on-campus apartments, either.” He went on to say that living on campus gives you easy access to the academic campus and to a wide variety of resources, including a professionally trained staff and amenities like lounges, laundry facilities, a convenience store or a fitness center. “Besides that, students who live on campus have a higher graduation rate than those who don’t,” said Darkow. Cost starts at about $850 per month, based on the type of housing and the number of residents. More information can be found at wright.edu/housing.

Off-campus housing includes a number of apartment communities. There are several apartment complexes on Zink Road right off of campus, and even more within a short driving distance. Four-bedroom apartments can range from just over $400 (for example, Cimarron Woods, Zink Road) up to $853 per month (Peppertree Villas). Most of the more expensive apartments offer additional features. For instance, the apartment community called The Province offers washers and dryers, a fitness center, a swimming pool, parking, a shuttle to campus and a computer center with free printing, but depending on the number of bedrooms and the layout of the apartment, it can cost up to $809 per month and doesn’t include utilities. Another option is base housing, which includes water with the rent. Through base housing, you can rent a house with 1 to 4 bedrooms through the Properties at Wright Field. More information can be found on their website, www.wpafbhomes.com.

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