- College Cribs helps you find housing that fits your budget, commute, and lifestyle. Compare costs, campus proximity and explore amenities simply.
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Price
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Proximity
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Lifestyle
Determine your monthly limit and search for options that cover utilities without overextending.
Map out the distance to your lecture halls and evaluate travel methods like campus shuttles or cycling paths.
Identify your need for quiet study zones versus social hubs to find a community that matches your daily rhythm.
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Amenities
Confirm availability of fast Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, and secure bike storage before signing your lease.
 Campus Housing & Neighborhood Guide
Texas Tech University (TTU)
Price: $600 - $1,100/mo
Proximity: 0.2 - 1.5 miles. Shuttles available.
Vibe: High-energy, spirit-heavy. Tech Terrace offers a quieter suburban feel.
Pets: Highly Friendly- many complexes have on-site dog parks.
Amenities: UMC Urgent Care North, CVS on Broadway, United Supermarkets. Tech Printing Portals in Sub Building. Dollar General on 4th.
Social: Chimy's, Blue Light Live, Tech Terrace Park hiking, Mae Simmons Dog Park.
Comprehensive range-scale breakdown for prime student living areas across five major universities. Explore pricing, proximity, and local social hubs.
University of Texas at Austin (UT)
Price: $950 - $2,200/mo
Proximity: West Campus (walking), Riverside (shuttle).
Vibe: Dense, urban, and vibrant. West Campus is 24/7 student life.
Pets: Moderate. High pet deposits in high-rises.
Amenities: St. David's Urgent Care, Target (campus), HEB on Red River. UT Libraries Tech Desk. Five Below nearby.
Social: Kerbey Lane, Cactus Cafe, Shoal Creek Trail hiking, Pease District Dog Park.
Texas A&M University (TAMU)
Price: $550 - $1,300/mo
Proximity: 0.5 - 2.5 miles. Massive Bus Network.
Vibe: Traditional, community-oriented. Northgate is the lively hub.
Pets: Very Friendly. Plenty of green space.
Amenities: St. Joseph Health Express, Walgreens on University, H-E-B. MSC Technology Center. Dollar Tree on Texas Ave.
Social: Dixie Chicken, Hurrah's, Wolf Pen Creek Park trails, University Dog Park.
Texas Christian University (TCU)
Price: $900 - $1,900/mo
Proximity: 0.2 - 1.2 miles. Very walkable.
Vibe: Upscale, collegiate, polished. Boutique apartments.
Pets: Moderate. Residential neighborhood feel.
Amenities: CareNow Urgent Care, Albertsons, Kroger. Mary Couts Burnett Library printing. Dollar General nearby.
Social: Dutch's Burgers, The Woodshed, Trinity River Trails hiking, ZBonz Dog Park.
University of Houston (UH)
Price: $750 - $1,500/mo
Proximity: 0.5 - 3 miles. METRORail reliable.
Vibe: Industrial, urban, up-and-coming. Creative energy.
Pets: Friendly. Gated communities common in Third Ward.
Amenities: Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, H-E-B, MacGregor, Target. MD Anderson Library Tech. Family Dollar.
Social: Frenchy's, Warehouse Live, Brays Bayou Greenway hiking, Danny Jackson Dog Park.
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