The purpose of this website is to provide students with information to find alternative housing if they choose to live off campus. Whether renting an apartment, sharing a house, or renting a room from a local homeowner, the options that our students have are many and varied. For information, please contact Nora Cavic in the Office of Student Services at 508-213-2216 or nora.cavic@nichols.edu.
When a student decides to live off-campus there are various additional decisions that need to be made. The challenges that this decision presents include monthly bills to pay, apartment maintenance and chores, and learning to live with non-student neighbors. Without the assistance of the Residence Life staff, the student will need to be proactive in maintaining a cohesive living space off campus. Before deciding to live off campus, the student needs to be able to answer the following questions:
~What will be the cost of an apartment? Can I afford it?
~Is the cost of utilities included in the rental price?
~Is there a security deposit?
~Who is going to live with me?
~How big does the apartment need to be?
~Is there a parking lot or on-street parking?
~Is the apartment in a safe area?
~Are there on-site laundry facilities?
~Are pets allowed?
~Set move in date with the landlord
~Walk through the apartment with the landlord and note the condition of the apartment prior to move-in
~Arrange moving of furniture
~Set move out date with landlord
~Walk through the apartment with the landlord and note the condition of the apartment prior to moving out
~Return keys to the landlord
~Make sure the property and surrounding areas are left clean and uncluttered
~Get security deposit from landlord, if applicable.
Repairs ~ If nothing is stated in the lease, the landlord may deduct from your security deposit for repairs you assumed were the landlord’s responsibility. Make sure the lease states that the landlord is responsible for correcting and paying for all repairs, except those that were caused by your negligence or carelessness. If the landlord verbally agrees to make repairs have those included in the lease.
(link to Atty. Gen Consumer Guide to Tenant’s Rights) http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=cagohomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Cago
~Parking: be sure student has ample, safe parking
~Set up utilities, as needed
Emergency 911
Public Safety 508.213.2298
Health Services 508.213.2238
Switchboard 508.213.1560
Office of Student Services 508.213.2216
Chaplain’s Office 508.213.2121
Dudley Police Department 508.949.8019
Dudley Fire Department 508.949.8040
These links will navigate you to local realtors specializing in apartment rentals:
http://re.telegram.com/sales/searchindex.asp
www.theheartofmassachusetts.com
Available: Immediately
$400/bedroom/month
Utilities Included
On Site laundry hook-up
Super Southbridge location!
Contact Simon (508) 353-3816
(posted 5/1/08)
*****
Available: Immediately
$400/bedroom/month
5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
On-site laundry
Utilities included
Great Southbridge location!
Contact Simon (508) 353-3816
(posted 5/1/08)
*****
Brand New!
Walk to Campus!
3 bdrms
1 1/2 baths
$1400.00/month
Available Immediately!
No pets, please
Contact: Dennis (508) 277-8867
(posted 6/12/08)
*****
2 bdrms
Available immediately!
$650.00/month
Includes water and sewer
Off street parking
Close to shopping
No pets, please
Contact John (508) 987-8342 ~ (508) 987-3814
(posted 6/25/08)
*****
1 Bdrm
Located on second floor
Available immediately!
$550.00/month
Includes water and sewer
Off street parking
Close to shopping
No pets, please
Contact John (508) 987-8342 ~ (508) 987-3814
(posted 6/25/08)
*****
$500/month with Laundry privileges
Walk to campus!
Quiet and Scenic neighborhood
Must be mature and responsible
Contact Gail (508) 847-2464
(posted 7/19/08)
*****
Lots of privacy available in this 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath condo
Room has own private living room
$600/month includes all utilities and use of on-site washer and dryer
Call Shane (508) 904-9640 or Shane.flannery@yahoo.com
(posted 7/28/08)
*****
Has own private entrance!
Just 10 minutes from campus in quiet neighborhood!
$700/month plus first month deposit
Includes all utilities
Includes use of kitchen, back and front porch, hot tub, and on-site laundry
Call Maria (774) 454-2186
(POSTED 7/28/08)
*****
Unfurnished room in lovely home in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood.
Just 10 minutes from campus!
$600/month includes all utilities and use of commom kitchen, living room, dining room, and hot tub.
On site laundry facilities.
Available immediately!
Call Maria (774) 454-2186
(posted 7/31/08)
*****
Gorgeous Victorian in Downtown Oxford
$600/month/bedroom/single
$850/month/bedroom/double
All utilities and on-site laundry included!
Shared kitchen and TWO full baths
Close to shopping and only 6 miles from campus!
Available immediately.
No pets, no smoking please.
Contact Lenny Monson (508) 612-1067
(posted 7/31/08)
*****
Convenient Oxford location.
Available immediately.
$525/month/unfurnished
$600/month/furnished
Utilities not included
First floor convenience!
All new appliances!
Off street parking
Close to shopping, minutes from campus!
Laundry privileges on-site!
No pets, please.
Contact Bill (508) 949-1941 or
(posted 8/15/08)
*****
Easy access/basement apartment
$350/month
Utilities not included
No smoking and No pets, please
Off-street parking
Responsible person, only!
Contact (774) 230-1972 or toots1959@charter.net
(posted 8/18/08)
Disclaimer: The off campus housing information provided is solely as a courtesy to Nichols College students, faculty and staff members. Nichols does not endorse any realtors or listers. Nichols accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of listings. Contact with persons listed herein must be conducted independently and at your own risk. Nichols will not be involved in any negotiations between you (the potential leaseholder) and any landlord, property owner, realtor, or roommate. The listings have not been inspected by Nichols officials and it is in the best interest of the student, faculty, staff, or administrator to contact the landlord and make arrangements to see the accommodations.