housing

[footdoc]

Has your housing situation on the island improved? I was reading on this forum that it was difficult finding housing. Is this a temporary problem?

[AmericanIMG]

there is plenty of housing, just have to do the legwork. rent has increased post ivan, but even before to find housing close to school cost quite a bit.

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[JTP73]

How far in advance should one start actively seeking housing for an apartment? Since I deferred to the fall semester, I am starting to try to get all of the paperwork issues resolved.

[AmericanIMG]

the sooner u get the paperwork in, the better. as far as housing, i would talk to the school, i believe that the new residence hall will be opening in the fall. as far as an apartment goes, i would look about 6 weeks prior.

:wink:

[JTP73]

Is 6 weeks sufficient for an apartment, especially with the lack of housing that was available last term? Thanks for the advice.

[Sebastien Guilbard]

September is in the low touristic season, so apartments should be available.
6 weeks is enough, especially because landlords will ask you to committ to the rent as soon as you talk to them.