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With tuition costs at $10,388 for Indiana residents and $33,740 for out of state residents in the 20152016 academic year, students have to figure out where that money is coming from.

Having a plan for how tuition bills, as well as to pay housing, utilities and other costs, can help to make college less stressful for students already worried about classes.

Knowing where your money is going and what expenses you have will help to make spending less of a worry.

Keep track of where you are with your spending.

Whether with an Excel spreadsheet or a budgeting app like the Mint Money Manager, having a tangible idea of where you are in your spending can help you know when to stop.

Apply for aid.

Make sure to look for scholarships through the University and department of your major and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on time.

Plan for unexpected expenses.

Make a plan to set aside extra money so that if your car breaks

down or you have to go to the IU Health Center, you still have money to afford your other necessities.

Know the difference between needs and necessity.

Is it necessary to have a venti caramel macchiato from Starbucks every day? Have an idea of what is a necessity for you and cut out any unnecessary expenses.

But also splurge every once in a while.

Reward yourself when you stay on track by planning to have a little money to burn at the end of a good month on something you have been wanting.

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the book and interpreted into a college-friendly guide to staying tidy.

Marie Kondo once said, “Your living space affects your body.”

Kondo is a Japanese cleaning consultant and the author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” She invented the KonMari Method of organization, a useful tool when deciding how to make the most of your space. People claim the method helped them declutter, reorganize and live a happier, more inspired life.

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Don’t overestimate your space.

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Avoid too many storage tools.

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BEFORE SIGNING ON THE DOTTED LINE IU Legal Services gives advice for seamless renting

By Suzanne Grossman spgrossm@indiana.edu

After year one at IU, students are left with the choice to stay in the dorms or look for a rental apartment or house. Many students choose to rent, but should be aware of their rights and available services before signing the lease.

Before signing any lease, Housing and Neighborhood Development Director Lisa Abbott recommends all students check out the rental property’s file.

Every rental property in Bloomington has a file with cycle and complaint reports that is open to the public.

The files will also include records of communications made between HAND, the landlord and the tenant.

“You can tell a lot about how well the property is maintained by looking at the file,” Abbott said. “With that said, a complaint doesn’t make it a bad place because everyone is going to have one, but if you have a lot or the reports are thick, that’s a red flag.”

To view records, students can go to the HAND department in City Hall and sign a public records form to obtain access.

Abbott also highly recommends students use IU Student Legal Services, which is paid for by all students’ student activity fee.

According to the IU Student Legal Services website, students can find advice and

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“I cannot stress how great Student Legal Services is. They should absolutely take advantage of that and have leases reviewed before they sign. Not every school has that.”

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They advise students to not rent apartments that do not yet exist because seeing the exact unit for rent is not an option.

They also recommend researching the apartment with HAND and asking about parking arrangements beforehand.

The website also tells students to pick roommates with care because most Bloom-

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ington leases are “jointly and severally liable,” meaning if one tenant doesn’t pay on time, the others are just as responsible.

“You have access to the best landlord attorneys in the state of Indiana,” Abbott said.

“Make use of them.”

During the inspections HAND executes, the most common problem they find is lack of power to smoke detectors, Abbott said.

Typically, this is because of tenants removing the batteries themselves.

Additionally, if tenants file a complaint with their landlord and then the landlord is unresponsive, tenants are allowed to file a complaint with HAND. After doing this, HAND will send an inspector to investigate the complaint.

If the complaint is found to be valid, HAND will write a report and give the landlord time to make the repair. Time allowed to make repairs is based on the extent of the repair, Abbott said.

Also, HAND helps students orient to living off-campus by informing them of neighborhood rules and when trash and recycling days are.

Overall, HAND recommends using Student Legal Services.

“I cannot stress how great Student Legal Services is,” Abbott said. “They should absolutely take advantage of that and have leases reviewed before they sign. Not every school has that.”

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representation with IU Legal Services on security deposit refunds and disputes, habitability issues, evictions, subleases and lease analysis.

IU Student Legal Services will look over any lease and explain the provisions to students before they sign.

In addition to this, IU Student Legal Services gives 10 tips on their website about leasing.

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Balancing buying and renting Editors at the Indiana Daily Student break down what items you need to buy before you rent.

By Katelyn Rowe katerowe@indiana.edu | @Katelyn_Rowe_

Kitchen equipment Cooking supplies are always going to be something you will need.

Invest in really good quality cookware and don’t just buy the cheapest stuff there is.

Quality cookware is the type of thing that you can hold on to for as long as you take care of it.

Rather than buying poor quality pots and pans every year, a solid, more expensive set will save money in the long run.

Having a solid microwave is a must-have for living in a dorm or an apartment.

Microwaves are the type of item

that you can take with you even if you move into a new space at the end of each school year.

They aren’t something you would want to rent. If you don’t take care of it or you make a large inside, the rental company will tack an extra charge on your bill.

When it comes to refrigerators in the dorms, we advise you either rent or buy only if you know someone else that will use it after you are done with it.

If you are going to move out of the dorms after one year and into an apartment with a large refrigerator, renting for the year is the best way to go.

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take it once you are done with it, buying a refrigerator would be an investment.

Appliances In th technology age, appliances are something that all students should consider buying before they rent.

Buying your own television ensures that you get the size and quality you want rather than depending on what comes in a furnished apartment or from a small selection of rented televisions.

Along with your television, keeping a number of connecting cords can help ensure that your DVD player, Blu-Ray player, Xbox and Playstation all stay connected without a problem.

Especially when you live off cam-

pus, having your own modem helps you not get slowed down when everyone in your building is on the same wifi.

Vacuum When living at home cleaning supplies meant extra chores but these same supplies are a life saver, especially a vacuum.

Most dorm floors and some apartment buildings have a vacuum for individual use, but often these vacuums seem like they were bought in the ‘80s or have no suction power at all.

Investing in your own vacuum makes it so that you can use it whenever you want without fear that it will break the day before your mom comes to visit.

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City bans couches on porches

By Matthew Glowicki specials@idsnews.com

Couches, armchairs and futons are among the traditional indoor furniture banned from Bloomington front porches.

That’s one of the changes the Bloomington City Council approved in the Property Maintenance Code on Nov. 14, 2012.

Housing and Neighborhood Development Director Lisa Abbott said she worked on the changes for months.

Prior to that, the code’s most

recent update was in 2003.

“The neighborhoods have been asking for this for a long time for a number of reasons,” Abbott said.

She cited neighbor complaints about weather-exposed furniture that often begins to smell from mildew.

Aesthetic concerns about older front-porch furniture also played into some complaints, she said.

“You can still sit on your front porch and enjoy the great outdoors,” Abbott said. “You’ll just have to use furniture intended for outdoor use.”

But more than complaints, the

decision also arose from safety concerns, Assistant City Attorney Patty Mulvihill said. “(Rodents) like the stuffing and the warmness,” she said. “We see a lot of infestation problems coming from the front porches.”

Mulvihill also said she wasn’t sure exactly when the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission members would read through the code changes, nor did she know definitively if the commission would approve or strike the changes individually or altogether.

“I think it’s an underutilized

resource of the average renter in Bloomington,” she said.

The new Bloomington code bans upholstered furniture that would usually go indoors from sitting outside the rental.

Some pieces of furniture you can legally enjoy from your front porch are an Adirondack chair, the rustic recliner made of durable wood. You can also have a bench or arm chair with removable pillows, a cheap frame option with a comfy, interchangeable addition, a hammock or a plastic chair, the cheapest, though most uncomfortable, option.

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Moving out? Read the fine print

By Alex Long longsc@umail.iu.edu | @longcommalex

So you’ve decided to adult and move out on your own. Good for you!

However, there are a few things you should know before signing a lease for your space and making it official.

Stacee Williams, interim director of IU’s Student Legal Services, has some crucial tips and reminders for those looking to move off-campus.

Take a look around Before you sign any contracts, make sure the space you’re interested in is exactly what you’re looking for.

Inspect the area for damages and ask the landlord about the general welfare of the space in the case of major difficulties such as faulty circuiting, plumbing deficiencies, etc.

Look over the lease with SLS Contract jargon can be hard to understand for the common person.

Before signing, bring your leasing information to Student Legal Services at

703 E. Seventh St. where they will provide free consultations to those who have paid the student activities fee.

Read everything Everything in the lease has information that you will be legally bound to upon signing, so it is important that you and other tenants read and understand what it entails.

Important statutes to note The Security Deposit Statute defines how landlords can use a security deposit. Security deposits go into a general operating account held by the landlord until the end of tenancy. In Indiana, this statute states landlords can use deposits to cover damages done by the tenant during tenancy that are beyond ordinary wear and tear.

The 45 Day Rule states at the end of tenancy the landlord has 45 days to provide an accounting of deductions from the deposit. By sending your landlord your forwarding address in writing at the end of the tenancy, this

initiates the 45 Day Rule. If you fail to provide this information, the landlord is not required to take any action and can hold the deposit and itemization of deductions until a forwarding address is provided.

Choose your roommates wisely You can learn a lot about a person by living with them, all things good and bad. With that in mind, pick your roommates carefully. Joint and several liability, which is stated on almost every lease, states all tenants are responsible for upholding the agreements stated in the lease. This means every tenant is responsible for damages, rent, etc. Be mindful, if your roommates can’t pay the rent, it’s due either way unless otherwise communicated in the lease or with your landlord.

damages won’t be your responsibility when the landlord inspects the area at the end of the lease.

Document all conversations you have about the lease With any binding contract, it’s a good idea to document all conversations with the landlord and roommates concerning the lease. Having written proof of these conversations can serve as a protective measure against any complications.

Before you haul out Send your forwarding address to your landlord in writing to initiate the 45 Day Rule. Go through a last inspection with your landlord to make sure the space is in a condition similar to when you moved in.

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Store your stuff

By Kristen Clark specials@idsnews.com

Bloomington has plenty of options to fit every student’s moving needs.

When students need to leave town, they’re stuck with a dilemma: what to do with all that stuff.

While some students decide to haul their stuff home, many will opt to stash their belongings in one of the available storage facilities in Bloomington.

Julie Aton, former secretary and treasurer of the nonprofit trade organization Indiana Self Storage Association, shared some tips for students looking to rent a storage unit.

“A visit to the storage facility should assure the facility is clean and well-maintained. The staff should be professional, courteous and accessible. Ideally, you should look for a facility that is fully fenced with a computerized access gate and surveillance cameras and is well-lit.”

Julie Aton, former secretary and treasurer of the Indiana Self Storage Association

Don’t just choose the closest storage facility Most people select the closest facility for the sake of convenience, but Aton said for summer storage, that might not be best.

“It would be important for someone who would be making frequent trips to the storage unit,” she said, adding that most students renting a storage space make only a few trips between their dorm or apartment and the storage facility.

is well-lit.”

Aton said it’s helpful to see the actual storage units beforehand, too.

Potential renters should ask about pest control, gate access hours, payment options and office hours, Aton said, adding it’s also helpful to check online reviews.

Visit the facility beforehand “A visit to the storage facility should assure the facility is clean and well-maintained,” Aton said. “The staff should be professional, courteous and accessible. Ideally, you should look for a facility that is fully fenced with a computerized access gate and surveillance cameras and

Take extra measures to protect your belongings Most storage facilities offer both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled storage units.

“For summer storage, you may prefer temperature-controlled storage, especially if you

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are storing electronics and nice furniture,” Aton said.

However, if temperature-controlled spaces aren’t available, there are steps students can take to protect their belongings from the heat and humidity.

Aton recommended purchasing a chemical moisture absorber, such as DampRid or Dri-ZAir, for storage units without air conditioning.

She said placing a tarp or wooden pallets on the unit’s concrete floor can further protect belongings.

“It is important that the items you store are dry, clean and protected,” Aton said. “You can also further protect your items by covering them with plastic.”

Save some money Aton said students should look for special discounts for student storage.

“You may also be able to negotiate a discount if you pay the full amount in advance,” she said.

Storage rental companies will often ask whether your belongings are insured.

Some will offer insurance, but students can also check with their current insurance providers to see if they can cover the items going into storage.

Lock up your stuff Most facilities require renters to provide their own locks, though many will sell locks at the facility, Aton said. She suggested a high-quality, maximum-security lock, such as a disc lock.

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Consider subletting when you leave town

By Jessica Campbell | specials@idsnews.com

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hether planning to graduate early, considering traveling abroad or eyeing a great internship, IU students must first find a solution to their current housing contracts.

Subletting is the first choice. Though a hard decision, it allows you to leave campus without wasting lease money.

Trusting someone to take care of your home and your furniture and pay the rent is risky. It’s a lot of control to give one person, especially when this person is a stranger.

Bloomington property manager Scott Minton offered advice on stress-free, secure sublets.

Talk to your landlord.

Unless you want to risk paying the three months your sublessee chose not to, talk to your landlord and make a contract.

Paperwork signed by you and the sublessee will transfer ownership to the new tenant, but if the sublessee fails to make payments, responsibility will again fall on you.

Start early.

Post ads in the Indiana Daily Student Classifieds and OneStart Classifieds, canvas bulletin boards in campus buildings and cover the walls and poles on well-trafficked streets and bus stations.

“My family and I used a couple outlets to find someone to sublet,” Minton said. “We tried Craigslist and the IDS Classifieds. There were a lot of spam requests, but we found a couple people legitimately interested in my apartment, and their background seemed to check out fine.”

Help out with payments.

When desperate, offering to pay the utility bills or part of the lease is a good way to find a more willing customer.

Offering a good deal will help, but make sure you work out payment options.

“To help us find someone to sublet, we decided it would be better to offer a discounted rate for the lease,” Minton said. “We’re covering onefifth of the lease and paying for the parking that

our unit provides, but the subletter is in charge of utilities.”

You are still responsible.

Though you don’t live at the residence anymore, your name is still on the lease, and all damages come out of your security deposit.

Landlords have to get their rent no matter what.

“If the subletter does not pay the rent, the tenant or other tenants are responsible,” said Scott Gilbert, general manager of Hoosier Rentals. “Sometimes there are parent forms that force the parents of the tenants to send the rent.”

Negotiate.

Offer to pay any sublet fees required by the landlord, as they can cost up to $200, according to Hoosier Rentals.

“We require a deposit from the future subletter,” Gilbert said. “It helps keep responsibility for possible damages.”

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IUPD explains how being a noisy neighbor can mean fines

By Anne Halliwell ahalliwe@indiana.edu | @Anne_Halliwell

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Some IU students will receive a nighttime visit from the police after turning the volume up a notch too far. But how well that visit turns out is usually up to the tenant.

IU Police Department Lt. Andy Stephenson said the consequences of a noise complaint depend on whether Bloomington or IU police officers respond to the call.

“What we do is simply respond and ask the person to turn the music down — or whatever it is,” Stephenson said.

If IUPD has to return because the noise hasn’t stopped after a warning, Stephenson said the person could be issued a warning for disorderly conduct or even arrested, depending on his or her willingness to cooperate. “(Disorderly conduct) is basically you’re creating a disturbance and have been asked to stop, and haven’t done so,” Stephenson said.

Bloomington police, Stephenson said, are authorized to enforce the city’s noise ordinance, which prohibits “unreasonable noise” that might endanger the safety or comfort of other citizens.

Bloomington police can levy a $50 fine for a first-time violation, and $100 and $500 fines for any subsequent violations in a 12-month period, according to the Bloomington Municipal Code on Noise.

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The Municipal Code on Noise lists loud music, sounds from electronic devices, horns, warning devices and vehicles without mufflers as potential causes of noise complaints, especially if the noise continues for a long period of time or occurs at night.

Bloomington’s Quiet Nights Program funds extra police patrols to keep neighborhoods quiet, according to the city government website.

Stephenson said the vast majority of cases IU police respond to are calls about loud music. In those cases, most of the houses or apartments turn down the music the first time IUPD asks them to do so, he said.

If a noise complaint

mentions yelling or screaming, Stephenson said the police responders will investigate “to determine the origin and the cause of the noise” to ensure a fight or instance of domestic violence is not at hand.

However, the police will normally not follow up with the caller unless requested, since most people who file noise complaints wish to remain anonymous, he said.

Noise violation fines must be appealed within seven days, according to the Quiet Nights Program page on the city government website.

They must be filed in the Public Works Department in the City Government offices at 401 N. Morton St. The Board of Public Works determines whether the fine must be paid.

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Violation breakdown IUPD responds to 1 the call and asks the person to lower the volume.

If IUPD has to return to 2 the home because the noise hasn’t stopped, the person could be warned for disorderly conduct or even arrested.

IUPD can issue a $50 3 fine for first-time violations, and a $100 and $500 fine for any subsequent violations in a 12-month period.

Noise violation fines 4 must be appealed within seven days and filed in the Public Works Department at 401 N. Morton St.

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for your style IU student shares her advice for creating a cohesive, comfortable vibe to your living space

By Alison Graham | akgraham@indiana.edu Walking into a new room with blank white walls can seem daunting. There are so many possibilities for decoration that can intimidate new tenants.

Moving into a new space always brings new opportunities for decorating. But finding inspiration and just the right décor can be a challenge for people who aren’t sure how to express their personal style and taste.

The Indiana Daily Student spoke with senior Hannah Froman about her decorating style, where she finds her decorating pieces and her best advice for other students on how to personalize their space.

Every season, there are new items to choose from. Keep an eye on sales and rotating selections throughout the year to keep adding pieces you like to your collection so you can create your perfect space. If you try to buy everything at once, you might have to settle on a piece you don’t necessarily like as much.

Looking at Froman’s room, it might be described as Bohemian-style, but she said she only likes to pick out things that match her style. Most of Froman’s decoration pieces come from stores like T.J. Maxx, Marshall’s, Target and other online stores. Shopping at a variety of places can help you find a variety of items to help spice up your room.

Rooms and even whole houses don’t have to have a specific theme, but it’s important to keep in mind what kinds of colors you are bringing in to make your space look more cohesive.

Froman’s number one piece of ad-

vice is to pick a color theme and stick with it.

“I really like to keep earthy colors and things that have a natural feel,” Froman said. “I’m not into super bright things.”

Another way to add both life and color is to keep plants in your home and bedroom. They help liven up and brighten your room, making the whole space look more fresh.

Froman said she loves to use plants in her decoration because of what they can add to a room.

“I used to be horrible at keeping plants alive,” Froman said. “But now I’ve gotten the hang of it.”

Plants can be purchased from a variety of places, including year-round garden shops, Wal-Mart and Lowe’s.

Buy houseplants to keep inside, and make sure to save the instructions from the store. That will ensure you know the correct way to care for each plant.

Another way to think about decorating is in terms of shapes.

Froman said she likes to have a lot of different shapes in her room, including circle mirrors, square frames and angled or circular pieces.

Whatever your style, decorating can be easy if you focus on one decoration at a time. Take your time when setting up your room and think about the best place for each item, but don’t let that get in the way of your creativity.

“When I was putting my room together, I just started putting stuff on the walls,” Froman said. “I planned a little bit but it changed as I went on.”

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Froman’s main advice is to keep color schemes cohesive throughout the house. Not everything has to match, but it should compliment.

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TYP ES O F R OOMM AT ES

By Lexia Banks lnbanks@indiana.edu

Moving into a dorm or apartment and in with a roommate brings its own possibilities for stress. Understanding your roommate and being the best roommate you can will help with whatever type of roommate you have. Some roommates will work with you to make a good living situation, and some will not.

Here are some of the common types of roommates you may encounter.

The Slob This roommate can exist at varying levels of sloppiness. Sometimes it’s as irritatingly simple as leaving five pairs of shoes in the living room and some plates on the table. But at its worst it’s a slow collection of dishes in the sink that haven’t been washed in so long you can actually observe Darwinism in a coffee mug. And did this apartment come with carpet? I can’t remember because I can’t see the floor under all of your flannels, Rebecca!

The Clean Freak You might think the slob is the worst, but at least they don’t mess with your sense of self-worth. The clean freak will drive you up the wall with their strict cleaning schedule that seems to operate on hours to infuriate you — vacuuming at 7 a.m., Kyle, really? And let’s not forget their passive aggressive hints that you need to help like leaving the trash by the door when they leave or when you return home to find a neat stack of your things on your bed.

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A gift and a curse. This roommate has a need to take care of others. This need can manifest itself in simple gestures like baking you banana bread or always offering to be your DD. But it also has a dark side. Caring can turn to pestering and soon you have someone your own age waking you up in the morning, asking you about your studying, telling you when to go to bed and assigning chores to all the housemates. If they try to come at you with the birds and bees talk, just run.

The Magician The Houdini of the house. They disappear and are never around. Sometimes you think you hear them get up in the morning, but your only solid evidence that they still exist are the few droplets of water left in bathroom sink. You don’t even remember what they look like anymore. Whatever their reason for always being gone is — classes, work, significant other, exercise junkie — you’re fine with it as long as they keep paying their share of the rent.

The Best Friend Moving in with your best friend seems like the smart thing to do. Why live with a stranger when you can room with someone you know will watch Bridesday Friday with you while drinking $6 wine? But beware: the best friend can become your worst enemy. When you spend every waking minute together going to class, eating, watching Netflix and studying you become socially exhausted with them. Soon you’re making up homework assignments to avoid eating together and staying late at work so you don’t have to go home and communicate with them.

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Ruta Tesfay, Leah Johnson and Shanice Sullivan lived together in an off -campus apartment last year. This year is Johnson and Sullivan’s third year in an apartment together, but they have since been joined by Samra Seifu and Heven Abraham.

Living with your Bestie

By Leah Johnson | leadjohn@indiana.edu

I’ve always lived under the impression that outside of my family, I can count my ride-or-dies on one hand.

And I’ve also lived under the impression that if I can count any at all, I must be a pretty lucky duck.

My best friend is one of those people. We’ve grown up together. And although we have known each other for the whole of our adult/young adult/ angsty preteen lives, when we decided to move in together after our freshman year, everyone in the peanut gallery had something to add to the decision.

There was the classic: “You don’t really know someone until you live together!”

Or the lesser used but equally supportive: “Don’t you two actually want to stay friends?”

And my personal favorite, the straight up: “This is a mistake.”

So, like the real friend I am, I’m going to offer you some actual advice — hopefully a little better than the gems featured above.

Every BFF’s living situation is different.

When folks tell you that the move

is bestie suicide, channel your inner T-Swift and shake it off. Only you can decide whether your personalities are going to mesh well enough to live together. Don’t feel bad if the answer ends up being no, either. You can love your best friend and not want to live together. Sometimes the decision is going to be between lower rent and preserving your friendship (but that’s up to you).

Establish rules right at the top.

Just because you trust someone with your biggest secrets doesn’t necessarily mean you should trust them with your Tupperware. Instead of just assuming that because you and your best friend know each other well enough not to push one another’s buttons, lay down some ground rules. There are a lot of things about your best friend that you may not know before you sign that lease. So save yourself some trouble and set some ground rules before the semester starts.

It’s OK to fight sometimes.

I love my best friend, I really do,

but the two of us can be super irritating. It’s easy to ignore some of the subtle annoyances that pop up when you’re hanging out because at the end of the day you can go back to your separate corners. When you’re in the same home everyday, frustrating stuff can and will build up. You don’t like how she doesn’t wash her dishes immediately after eating? Let her know.

Don’t hold onto things that bother you. Be honest, be real and you’ll be much happier in the end.

Value your independent spaces.

When people told my best friend and I that we couldn’t really know what we were getting ourselves into until we moved in, they were sort of right. Everyone needs some time to themselves every once in a while, so when you get it, take it.

Moving in with anyone is a pretty big move, especially if you’re a homebody like me. Your space and your friendship are valuable, so treat them with respect. And that means washing those dishes.

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Can you handle a pet commitment?

Three things to consider before adopting a furry friend.

Do you have enough time?

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Midterms set in. You stay up for hours studying for three different tests. When you finally crawl into your bed of warm, fuzzy blankets, you miss your best friend. The one who would stay up with you at night when you had so much to get done.

The one who stayed in bed with you all day and was sad when you had to leave. The one that greeted you as you walked through the door each day.

Going to college oftentimes means that you have to leave your pet at home. But when students get the opportunity to move off-campus, the possibility of a pet opens up for them once again.

However, with busy schedules and numerous obligations, there are many things to consider before getting a pet in college.

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Adopting pets takes a serious time commitment for students. Before adopting, students should consider how much time they have to devote to pet care.

Pets, no matter what kind you get, require time and attention. You can’t leave them alone for incredibly long periods of time, especially a dog. Before getting a pet, consider the amount of time you can commit to them. This is somewhat easier if you have roommates who can help you with the care and upkeep, but it should be a consideration before you make a large commitment to an animal.

Are you allowed?

It’s incredibly important to check your lease before deciding to adopt an animal. Leases will specify whether pets are allowed or not. If they are allowed, there are often pet deposits and a monthly fee that the pet owner has to pay in order to allow the pet to live in the house. If you keep a pet in the house without notifying your landlord or management company, they are authorized to impose hefty fines or other retributions.

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Tips for the aspiring

HOME CHEF

By Suzanne Grossman | spgrossm@indiana.edu

After freshman year on campus, many students decide to leave the comfortable nest of dorm rooms and dining halls to find a place of their own. Taking yourself off the meal plan system may seem freeing. You no longer are constrained by the limited choices of Wright and making the trek to your kitchen is much easier than to Forest’s dining hall. However, don’t be fooled. Cooking on your own may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Here are ten tips to get you through as a new chef.

How to not overcook chicken Chicken is actually one of the harder meats to cook because the line between raw chicken and dry chicken is as thin as paper. A typical chicken recipe will say to cook for 40 minutes at 400 degrees. This will dry out your chicken way too much.

Shoot for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

A rice cooker is the best investment… or a crock pot Both of these appliances should be on your next Christmas list. Both the rice cooker and crock pot allow you to make meals hours ahead of time.

Coming home after class and not having to cook is the best feeling ever.

Thawing meats Chances are you’re going to forget to plan ahead sometimes. You’ll come home wanting to cook your frozen solid hamburgers. Put whatever frozen item you have and put into a small plastic baggy.

Put this baggy in cold water and it shouldn’t be more than an hour or so until it’s ready to cook.

SPRING 2016 HOUSING & LIVING GUIDE Freeze dry herbs…garlic, red onion, parsley So many recipes call for fresh herbs and the freshness does make a difference. However, keeping them on hand isn’t easy. Many groceries sell freeze-dried herbs. They’re more expensive up front, but you’ll save money not wasting rotten ingredients.

If you have non-stick pans, use plastic only One mistake my roommates and I made sophomore year was using metal utensils on non-stick pans.

Maybe this is obvious, but non-stick pans require plastic only. Metal utensils will scrape away the nonstick and add metal to your food.

This ruins your pans and food.

Easy grilled cheese and tomato basil soup One of my winter favorites is simple grilled cheese. Instead of melting butter in the skillet, put it directly on the bread and just coat the pan with a non-stick spray. It will make that nice, crispy, golden color you’ve always wanted in a grilled cheese.

For the tomato soup, add a cup of milk instead of water for a creamier taste and a hint of dry basil to send it over the top.

Get small, glass storage containers to cook in Another great investment is glass storage containers over basic plastic.

You can reheat your food directly in the oven and better yet, cook your food in them to begin with. Often you’ll be cooking for one, and small glass storage units are perfect for that one chicken breast.

23 Olive oil over everything You should always keep olive oil on hand. It’s vital you get extra virgin olive oil to get the best flavor and maximum nutrition. Buying a cheap oil decanter is also key because it will help prevent you from overusing oil while cooking.

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HOW TO KEEP IT LIT

The do’s and dont’s of apartment and dorm lighting Story and illustrations by Mia Torres

DON’T rely on the overhead lighting that comes with your living space--add some variety with task and mood lighting.

DEBATABLE Are lava lamps still cool?

You can make that call for yourself.

DO invest in a desk lamp, so you don’t have to strain your eyes while studying late at night.

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DO opt for CFL bulbs instead of incandescent to conserve energy and cut back on your electricity bill.

go without a flashlight, in case of emergency.

DON’T leave a burning candle unattended (and if you’re in the dorms, don’t have one at all.)

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personalize your room with accent lighting, like string lights.

DO incorporate mirrors into your decor to help light spread throughout the room more easily.

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UTILITIES GUIDE What are you responsible for?

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What you are responsible for depends on where you live. With a house, you are usually responsible for setting up all utilities including gas, electric and water. With apartments, all utilities except the electric bill are generally included in the month’s rent.

Lower the thermostat temperature.

For every degree you lower the temperature during the winter, you can save up to 5 percent on your bill, according to the Alliance to Save Energy.

Ways to save Don’t just turn off electronics.

Unplug gadgets when they’re not

Install a low-flow shower head in your bathroom. It has a water output of no more than 2.5 gallons per minute, as opposed to a normal shower head’s 5.5 gallons per minute. Low-flow fixtures cost only $10 to $20 to install.

Lay area rugs on hardwood floors. Not only do they look nice, they also help warm a room and therefore reduce heating costs.

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So, you’ve moved into your own apartment for the very first time.

Not only are you dealing with keeping your space clean, cooking and getting your homework done, but you realize that bills are real. And they have to be paid. But in the bustle of school and housekeeping, you’ve missed paying a bill or two and now one of your utilities has been shut off and you’re without water or electricity. Don’t worry — these things happen to the best of us. Here’s what you should do if your utilities have been shut off.

First things first: stay calm.

If any of your utilities have been

shut off because you’ve missed a payment, it won’t help to get mad at the customer service representative. If you’re calm and kill them with kindness, it’ll all get sorted out quickly. Anyone who has had to deal with the public — retail jobs, am I right? — will know that it’s not fun to get sass from a customer when it’s not your fault.

Water You can either pay the water company a visit or give them a call to take care of this issue. In order to restore your service, you must pay the balance that is past due on your account (a.k.a. the amount that has been billed but not paid) as well as a turn off and turn on fee, both of

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Electric To have your electricity service restored, you’ll have to call Duke Energy and pay the past due on the account and any reconnection fee associated with restoring your power. If you did not put down a security deposit on the account upon registration, you’ll have to put down some money. Generally, the fee will be about $70 up front and they’ll bill the rest to you, according to a customer service representative. The exact amount varies per customer. The security deposit secures your account and will be used to pay any other past

Gas In this case, you will also have to pay the past due balance, as well as any reconnect fee, which should be around $60, according to a Vectren customer service representative.

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REGULATING WASTE

Regulations encourage recycling and producing less waste.

By Katelyn Rowe

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With an estimated 83,322 people in Bloomington, according to a U.S. Census report, the amount of trash and recycling for the city forces crews to start at 5 a.m. four days a week.

The amount of solid waste has steadily increased over the last few years due to economic expansion and population growth.

Bloomington adopted the PayAs-You-Throw program as a way to combat this increase in 1993. The program uses stickers that citizens attach to their trash or can that is put out on the curb, according to the City of Bloomington website.

The stickers cost $2 for trash and $1 for yard waste and can be purchased at several locations, including all Kroger, Marsh and Bloomingfood stores, Sahara Mart, Bloomington Hardware and City Hall.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency website, the system is meant as a way of encouraging citizens to produce less waste and recycle more. The program does have regulations though.

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Hazardous materials cannot be collected, and large items like tables and mattresses require two stickers.

Despite increases in population, trash collection has not increased since the ‘90s, while recycling col-

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Use reusable bags instead of paper or plastic.

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Whether you live on or off-campus or are just visiting, Bloomington parking can be tricky if you don’t know where and when you can park. The City of Bloomington and IU Parking Operations websites give insight into making sure you don’t get ticketed or towed.

Off Campus Bloomington parking is split into three parts: monthly garage parking, neighborhood parking and metered parking.

Monthly garage passes are on Morton Street, Fourth Street and Walnut Street and are all gated and monitored.

Monthly passes can be purchased for anywhere from $25 to $76 a month and vary from 30 hours

a week to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Passes can be purchased at the Morton Street Garage Office at 300 N. Morton St. and can be contacted at 812-349-3844.

Neighborhood parking permits are for residences that fall in the neighborhood Parking Zone, which can be found on the City of Bloomington website.

Any person who can prove their residence is within the zone with a current property statement or utility bill can park in the designated area but must purchase a permit for $25. A visitor’s permit can also be purchased for $25.

Neighborhood parking permits can be purchased at City Hall, Suite 240, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Metered parking can be found throughout the downtown area. Users can pay with debit or credit card,

change or the Parkmobile app.

Bloomington partnered with Parkmobile to provide an app to pay for parking as-you-go. The system allows a user to import their license plate number and turn off their timer as soon as they want.

Check the City of Bloomington website for specific costs and hours for all of the parking options in Bloomington.

In the event of a parking ticket, you can make the payment online, by mail or in person at the Parking Enforcement Office at Showers City Hall, Suite 240. Some fines can be increased if not paid within seven days.

All information for Bloomington parking can be found at bloomington. in.gov/parking.

On campus IU’s parking system is organized

into an alphabetical system and cars must be registered to stay in one of these alphabetical lots.

The type of permit you should purchase is dependent on your University status. Students can find what kind of permit they need and apply at parking.indiana.edu.

Permits can be purchased for one or two semesters and expire on a date specified on the permit.

If a car is found in a University spot and does not have a parking tag, the license plate is run and the student is billed.

If your car is towed on campus, IU Parking Enforcement can be contacted at 812-855-9849 and the fee will be covered before the car is released.

Any questions about on campus housing can be found at the IU Parking Operations website or by calling 812-855-9848.

What we wish we had known Members of the Indiana Daily Student staff tell what they wish they would have known before they moved out on their own.

We’re still trying to figure out some of them.

“How to take care of my car besides putting just oil in it. That includes how to get your car out of ice. You don’t expect that to take thirty minutes.”

“What you can and can’t put down your garbage disposal — NEVER potato peels.”

Alexa Chryssovergis, region editor

Jack Evans, arts editor

“Keep all of your quarters for laundry.”

“How to cook cool stuff because pasta gets boring.”

Carley Lanich, campus editor

Michael Hughes, sports editor

“How to set up utilities and run a dishwasher.”

Harley Wiltsey, design chief

“You think you need cool decorations and stuff, but in the end it all just gets in the way.”

Emily Abshire, design chief

“How to use your breakers because you want lights in your apartment.”

“What is a safe temperature to put your house at when you leave.”

Taylor Telford, campus editor

Lindsay Moore, region editor

“How to unplug your toilet when it’s overflowing.”

Mia Torres, design chief

“How to snake a drain.”

Bridget Murray, general assignment editor

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2

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T

$3250

5

4.5

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a

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$450995

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1

12 mo. U

b

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Inside Front

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$6802025

3

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b b b b

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$19502500

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b b b b

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Choice Realty CallChoiceRealty.com

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$29003200

5

2-3

12 mo. U

b b b b

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b

Inside Front

Hillside Shops CallChoiceRealty.com

421-425 E. Hillside Drive 812-331-7353

A

$10501150

2

2

12 mo. U

a

a a

a

b

a

Inside Front

Hillside Shops CallChoiceRealty.com

509-581 E. Hillside Drive 812-331-7353

A

$12001250

2

2

12 mo. U

a

a a

a

b

a

Inside Front

Manors at 10 North CallChoiceRealty.com

524 N. College Ave. 812-331-7353

A

$9951950

1-2

1-2

Short term 12 mo.

U

a

a a a a a a a

b

Inside Front

Manors at the Crest CallChoiceRealty.com

701 N. Walnut St. 812-331-7353

A

$8751650

1-2

1-2

12 mo. U

a

a a a a a a a

a

b

Inside Front

Manors at Willis CallChoiceRealty.com

1450 N. Willis Drive 812-331-7353

T

$1900

4

4.5

12 mo. U

a a a a

b

a

Inside Front

Northern Manors CallChoiceRealty.com

1306/1308/1310 N. Lincoln St. 812-331-7353

A,T

$7253075

1,3,5

1,3, 4.5

12 mo. U

a

a a a a a a a

b

b

Inside Front

University Townhomes CallChoiceRealty.com

405 E. Cottage Grove Ave. & 422 E. 11th St. 812-331-7353

T

$11001350

2

1.5

12 mo. U

a

a a

a a b b

b a

b

Inside Front

Westplex Ave. CallChoiceRealty.com

108-118 S. Westplex Ave. 812-331-7353

T

$680

2

2.5

12 mo. U

a a

b

a

27

Bloom Apartments HunterBloomington.com

1051 S. Adams St. 812-558-0800

A

$519995

1-2

1-2

Short term 9 mo.

12 mo.

B

a a a a

a a a a a a

a a a

27

Millennium Apartments HunterBloomington.com

1200 S. Rolling Ridge Way 812-558-0800

A

$519995

1-3

1-2

12 mo. U

a a a a

a a a a a a

a a a

25

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

203 E. Eighth St. 812-339-8300

H

$655700

1

1

12 mo. U

a

25

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

320 S. Dunn St. 812-339-8300

A

$7651040

1-3

1-3

12 mo. U

14

Railway Manors Birge and Held Asset Mgmt.

RailwayManor.com

913/923 N. College Ave. 812-882-1231

14

Walnut Springs Apartments Birge and Held Asset Mgmt.

WalnutSpringsApts.com

Inside Front

b

b

a

a

a a a a

a a

b

a

Pool

a

Pets

b

Dishwasher

a

Gas

b a

Trash

12 mo. B a a a a a

Arbors Ln. 812-822-1231

Internet

1-2

14

Cable

Number of Baths

2-3

Address/Phone

Water

Number of Bedrooms

$8952355

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The Arbors Birge and Held Asset Mgmt.

LiveArbors.com

Electricity

Price Range

A

Pg

Lease Options

Unit Type

B=Both Furnished and Unfurnished

Amenities

Private Shuttle

F=Furnished U=Unfurnished

Options Bloomington Transit

Utilities Included

b=Some

Furnished/Unfurnished

a=All

IU Campus Bus

H=House D=Duplex C=Condo

Washer/Dryer

wwA=Apartment

b

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Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

344 & 352 S. Dunn St. 812-339-8300

A

$600

2

1

12 mo. U

a

a

25

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

404 S. Fess St. 812-339-8300

A

$585

1

1

12 mo. U

a

a

25

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

411 S. Henderson St. 812-339-8300

A

$500

S

1

12 mo. U

a

a

25

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

444 E. Third St. 812-339-8300

A

$7001040

1-3

1-2

12 mo. U

25

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

519 S. Park St. 812-339-8300

H

$580

5

2

12 mo. U

25

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

808 E. Hunter St. 812-339-8300

A

$610

1

1

12 mo. U

a

a

25

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

1955 N. College Ave. 812-339-8300

A

$4401200

1-3

1-2

12 mo. U

a

a

Campus Corner CampusCornerLiving.com

1150 Clarizz Blvd.

812-323-1300

A

$454629

2,4

2

5

Cedarview Apartments & Houses TenthAndCollege.com

Various Locations 812-339-8777

A,S, T,H

$6353750

S,1-5

1-5

12 mo. U

5

Tenth & College Campus & Oddfellows TenthAndCollege.com

601 N. College Ave. 812-339-8777

A,S,T

$8954075

S,1-5

1-5

12 mo. U

a a a

a a

23

Colonial Crest ColonialCrest.com

703 W. Gourley Pike 812-332-6540

A, T

$525930

1-3

1-2.5 12 mo. B

a aa

b b a a

a

a a

23

Copper Beech Townhomes cbeech.com

986A S. Copper Beech Way 812-330-8700

A,T

$7001480

1-4

1-4.5 12 mo. B

a aa

a a a b a b

a

23

Deckard Homes & Apartments DeckardHomes.com

P.O. Box 110 812-825-5579

A,H, D,C

$250500

1-5

20

Elkins Apartments ElkinsApartments.com

Various Locations 812-339-2859

A

$5492050

1-5

1-5.5 12 mo. U b b b b b

20

Elkins Apartments ElkinsApartments.com

Various Locations 812-339-2859

H

$1800 -3100

3-5

1-5.5 12 mo. U b b b b b b a a b b

11

Evergreen Real Estate Services LLC Hidden Hills HiddenHillsAtOakdale.com

2201 S. Oakdale Drive 812-333-4280

A

$8291059

2-4

1-2

12 mo. U

The Fields TheFields.com

1333 Fenbrook Lane 812-337-9000

A,H

$5091009

1-4

1-2

12 mo. B

17

2652 E. Cathcart St. J.C. Hart City Flats at Renwick Suite 100 HomeisCityFlats.com 812-334-2270

A,T

$4971165

1-3

1-3.5

17

J.C. Hart City Flats at Walnut HomeisCityFlats.com

A,S, T

$508905

1-2

1-2

17

3821 E. Barrington Drive J.C. Hart The Crest on E. 10th Apt. E HomeisCityFlats.com 812-334-2270

A,T

$9731149

1-3

15

Knights Landing Apartments KnightsLandingApts.com

2036 N. Walnut St. 812-334-2898

A

$399799

1-2

1-2

12 mo. B

8

Olympus 207 S. Clark olyprop.com

207 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

H

$770

1

1

8

Olympus 213 S. Clark olyprop.com

213 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

H

$530

2

1

Inside Back

2

700 N. Walnut St. 812-334-2270

1-4

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12 mo.

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a

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a

a a b

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b

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b b

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a

b

b a

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a

a

a

a a aa a

B

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a

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12 mo. B

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a

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a a

a

a

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a a a a

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a

a a a a a

12 mo. U

a a

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b

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12 mo. U

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1-3.5 12 mo. B

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Short term 12 mo.

a

Pool

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Pets

a

Dishwasher

12 mo. U

Gas

1

Trash

2

Internet

Number of Baths

$6001200

Cable

Number of Bedrooms

A

Water

Price Range

25

330 S. Dunn St. 812-339-8300

Electricity

Address/Phone

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

Pg

Lease Options

Property/Unit

Unit Type

B=Both Furnished and Unfurnished

Amenities

Private Shuttle

F=Furnished U=Unfurnished

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b=Some

Furnished/Unfurnished

a=All

IU Campus Bus

Utilities Included

H=House D=Duplex C=Condo

Washer/Dryer

A=Apartment

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8

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214 S. Hillsdale 812-334-8200

H

$515

3

1

12 mo. U

a a

a

b

a

8

Olympus 217 S. Clark olyprop.com

217 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

H

$530

2

1

12 mo. U

a

a

b

a

8

Olympus 2401 E. Third St. olyprop.com

2401 E. Third St. 812-334-8200

H

$545

3

2

12 mo. U

a a

a

b

a

8

Olympus 2615 E. Fifth St. olyprop.com

2615 E. Fifth St. 812-334-8200

H

$495

3

1

12 mo. U

a a

a

b

a

8

Olympus 321 S. Jordan Ave. olyprop.com

321 S. Jordan Ave. 812-334-8200

H

$655

5

2

12 mo. U

a a a a

b a

a

8

Olympus 335 S. Jordan Ave. olyprop.com

335 S. Jordan Ave. 812-334-8200

H

$650

3

1.5

12 mo. U

a a a a

b

a

8

Olympus 405 E. 20th St. olyprop.com

405 E. 20th St. 812-334-8200

H

$535

5

2

12 mo. U

a a a

b a

a

8

Olympus 412 N. Roosevelt St. 412 N. Roosevelt St. olyprop.com 812-334-8200

H

$1.010

2

1

12 mo. U

a

b a

a

8

Olympus 417 E. Hillside Drive 417 E. Hillside Drive olyprop.com 812-334-8200

H

$390

3

2

12 mo. U

a

b

a

a

Pool

a

Pets

a a

Dishwasher

12 mo. U

Gas

2

Trash

3

Internet

Number of Baths

$550

Cable

Number of Bedrooms

H

Water

Price Range

8

208 S. Hillsdale 812-334-8200

Electricity

Address/Phone

Olympus 208 S. Hillsdale olyprop.com

Pg

Lease Options

Property/Unit

Unit Type

B=Both Furnished and Unfurnished

Amenities

Private Shuttle

F=Furnished U=Unfurnished

Options Bloomington Transit

b=Some

Furnished/Unfurnished

a=All

IU Campus Bus

Utilities Included

H=House D=Duplex C=Condo

Washer/Dryer

A=Apartment

olyprop.com

419 & 421 E. 20th St. 812-334-8200

D

$605620

5

2-3

12 mo. U

a

a a a

b

a

8

Olympus College Park olyprop.com

1723 N. Lincoln St. 812-334-8200

T

$420

2

2

12 mo. U

a

a a a

b

a

8

Olympus Fairview Terrace olyprop.com

615 W. 15th St. 812-334-8200

A

$505510

1

1

12 mo. U

a

a

a

b

a

8

Olympus Gentry Building olyprop.com

113 Gentry St. 812-334-82

A

$6401000

1,2,4

1

12 mo. U

a

a a

a

b

8

Olympus Grant Bungalow olyprop.com

211 N. Grant St. 812-334-8200

D

$1000

1

1

12 mo. U a a

a

b

a

8

Olympus The Mercury olyprop.com

212 N. Morton St. 812-334-8200

A,S

$6501300

S,1-3

1-2.5

a

b

a

8

Olympus Moonburn on Morton 526 N. Morton St. olyprop.com 812-334-8200

A

$9501450

S,1

1

12 mo. U

b a

b

8

Olympus Park North olyprop.com

2620 N. Walnut St. 812-334-8200

S

$485

S

1

Short term 9 mo.

12 mo.

aa a a

b a

a

8

Olympus Redmen Building olyprop.com

116 N. Walnut St. 812-334-8200

A

$725880

1-2

1

12 mo. U

a

a a

a a

b

8

Olympus Rogers Building olyprop.com

110.5 E. Sixth St. 812-334-8200

A

$740985

1-2

1

12 mo. U

a

a a

a a

8

Olympus Rosebowl Apts. olyprop.com

415 S. Dunn St. 812-334-8200

A

$495500

1

1

12 mo. U

a

8

Olympus Sassafras Apts. olyprop.com

515 E. 10th St. 812-334-8200

A

$655

1

1

12 mo. U

8

Olympus South College Apts. olyprop.com

112.5 S. College Ave 812-334-8200

A,S

$7251000

S,1-2

1

8

Olympus Stadium View olyprop.com

407 E. 20th St. 812-334-8200

A,S

$625

S,1

8

Olympus Tenth St. House olyprop.com

113 E. 10th St. 812-334-8200

H

$670

5

8

Olympus 419 & 421 E. 20th St.

Short term 12 mo.

U

a a aa

a a a a

a a

a

a a

U a a

aa

a

b

a

a a

b

a

a

a

a

b a

a

12 mo. U

a

aa

1

12 mo. U

a

a

2

12 mo. U

a b

b

a a a a

b

a

a

b

a

a

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$755850

2

8

Olympus White Mountain olyprop.com

107 N. Dunn St. 812-334-8200

A

$790

a

b b

a

b b

1

12 mo. U

a

a a

b a

a

b

1

1

12 mo. U

a

a

b

Parking on Site

A

a

Pool

112.5 W. Sixth St. 812-334-8200

U

Fitness Center

Olympus Vance Building olyprop.com

Shared Laundry Facility

8

Pets

Short Term

Amenities

Private Shuttle

1-2

Bloomington Transit

S,1-3

IU Campus Bus

Lease Options

$350605

Dishwasher

Number of Baths

A

Washer/Dryer

Number of Bedrooms

Olympus Twin Lakes olyprop.com

Options

Gas

Price Range

8

Trash

Address/Phone

2293-2297 W. Bloomfield Road 812-334-8200

Pg

Internet

Property/Unit

Unit Type

B=Both Furnished and Unfurnished

Electricity

b=Some

Furnished/Unfurnished

a=All

F=Furnished U=Unfurnished

Cable

Utilities Included

H=House D=Duplex C=Condo

Water

A=Apartment

a

23

400 W. Seventh St. Orion Property Management Suite 106 OrionPropertyManagement.com 812-334-5964

A,S, T

$240500

1-3

1-2

Short Term 12 mo.

U

b

b bb b b b

b b

b

23

400 W. Seventh St. Orion Property Management Suite 106 OrionPropertyManagement.com 812-334-5964

A,S, T

$250500

1-4

1-3

12 mo. U

b

b bb b b b

b b

b

The Park on Morton ParkOnMorton.com

710 N. Morton St. 812-339-7242

A,T

$6991300

1-4

26

Parker Real Estate Mgmt.

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621 N. Walnut St. 812-339-2115

H,D, C,S

$3956,525

S,1-9

21

Reserve on Third ReserveOnThird.com

500 S. Park Ridge Road 812-558-3600

A

$480620

2-3

2-3

6

RPS 3rd & Union Apartments rps.indiana.edu

290 S. Union St. 812-855-8270

A,S

$803859

S,1

1

10 mo.

U a a a a a a 12 mo.

a a

a

b

6

RPS BBHN Apartments rps.indiana.edu

800 N. Union St. #101 812-855-3578

A

$528771

1-2

1

10 mo.

U a a a a a a 12 mo.

a

a

b

6

RPS Campus View Apartments 800 N. Union St. rps.indiana.edu 812-855-3578

A

$10021018

2

1

10 mo.

U a a a a a a 12 mo.

b a

a

b

7

1-4.5 12 mo.

F

a a aa aa a a a

1-3.5 12 mo. B b b 12 mo.

F

b b b b b b

a ba a

a a

b

a aa

b b

b

b a b b a a a

6

RPS Evermann rps.indiana.edu

2001 E. Lingelbach Lane 812-855-4307

A

$618719

1

1

Short Term 10 mo.

12 mo.

U a a a a a a

a

a

b

6

RPS Redbud Hill rps.indiana.edu

2100/2200 E. Lingelbach Lane 812-855-4307

A

$680

2

1

10 mo.

U a a a a a a 12 mo.

a

a

b

6

RPS Tulip Tree Apartments rps.indiana.edu

2451 E. 10th St. 812-855-2108

A

$10181453

2-3

1-2

10 mo.

U a a a a a a 12 mo.

a a

a

b

6

RPS Union Street Center rps.indiana.edu

445 N. Union St. 812-855-5513

A

$9411099

1-4

1-2

10 mo.

6

RPS University Apts East rps.indiana.edu

1603 E. Third St. 812-855-2108

A

$662719

1

1

10 mo.

U a a a a a a 12 mo.

Smallwood Plaza Apartments SmallwoodApts.com

455 N. College Ave. 812-331-8500

A

$13992899

2-4

2

12 mo. B

TFT Properties IU4rent.com

Various Locations 760-994-5750

H

$375500

3-5

3

The Village at Muller Park VillageMP.com

500 S. Muller Pkwy.

812-333-6800

A

$484899

1-4

1-4

9

Woodbridge Apartments WoodbridgeApt.com

3401 John Hinkle Place 812-337-3501

A

$315685

1-3

1-2

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$445925

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