Housing and Living Guide Spring 2017

A SPRING 2017 INDIANA DAILY STUDENT SPECIAL PUBLICATION

HOUSING & LIVING GUIDE Understand your lease before signing the dotted line

Manage your money with conďŹ dence

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we wish we had known before moving out Moving out of your parents’ house is scary, and there is a lot that goes into living on your own. We’re here to help with some advice and things we, the Indiana Daily Student, wish we would have known before leaving home. Anne Halliwell, Weekend co-editor I wish I would have known saving money always comes with a time cost — cooking at home, walking to campus or taking the bus, bringing a lunch, maintaining my house, looking for cheap furniture, even making my own tea — I spend a lot of time prepping things over the weekend for the coming week and WAY more time packing in the morning. Casey Jellison, copy editor Don’t procrastinate on any issues with the property that you’re renting. If you need to do a maintenance request or have a question about a bill, take care of those concerns immediately. Carley Lanich, investigations editor Even after you move away from home, your parents and loved ones will still be there with advice.

Hannah Alani, editor-in-chief I wish I knew how important it is to budget food. When you don’t have a meal plan, you have to think about how much groceries cost, the time it takes to cook, etc. I would have told my sophomore self to set stricter meal cost and time plans. Kate Halliwell, Weekend co-editor I wish I’d known how to cook before moving out! I still haven’t bothered to learn, and my usual diet of cereal, bagels and yogurt gets old fast. Lindsay Moore, managing editor I wish I knew how much maintaining a house was. Both just general cleaning, like dishes and vacuuming, but also what happens when something is stuck in the garbage disposal or the hot water stops working?

Sarah Gardner, region editor If you see something, say something. If there’s something off or unusual about your house or if you don’t understand your lease or if you suspect something dangerous, do not hesitate to ask somebody to help you figure it out. You don’t have to deal with it alone. Sanya Ali, arts editor One thing I wish I had known coming into independent living is how housing offices or landlord relationships work. There are a lot of hoops to jump through if you want any maintenance work done and often those tasks take forever to accomplish. Dominick Jean, campus editor Moving out is a crazy experience for a lot of people and it’s important to remember that you’re the one in charge of your life at the end of the day. You

decide where you go, what you do, where you eat and everything else. Don’t overburden yourself with too much but do explore and find things out for yourself. Harley Wiltsey, special publications editor I wish I would have known how expensive it is to move out on your own. At first it seemed that I could just move my bedroom in my hometown to Bloomington and I’d be set, but soon the cost of stocking a kitchen, bathroom, refrigerator, pantry, and living room quickly stacked up. I was left needing to buy a long list of things (on top of rent, utilities and a deposit). My advice is to start saving as soon as possible & really keep an eye on your budget. While food is a necessity right now, that coffee table you’ve had your eye on for the past month can wait a little longer.

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SUBLETTING By Christine Fernando ctfernan@umail.iu.edu

During periods of time when a tenant is not around, subleasing a property may be a convenient way to keep up with the cost of rent and utilities. IU junior Arpan Kapoor took advantage of this option by renting out a room of his house to an acquaintance this semester. Kapoor said subletting is a good option when tenants choose to study abroad or transfer universities. However, because so many students choose to study abroad, there are often

more units available than there are sublessees. As a result, it is best to start a few months early when looking for a sublessee. “The process basically involves looking into houses as early as possible since most people who study abroad find out months in advance,” he said. “You will ask friends, look on classifieds or put up an advert ... then get to know the person and sign the lease.” The first step should always be to check with the landlord to see if they allow subletting in their lease, Kapoor said. Kapoor said he also spoke

to local agents for advice before starting the search. This consultation with local agents allowed Kapoor to set a more competitive rent. Kapoor also offered a minor discount because of how late it was when he found his new tenant. Most property manager suggest a 5- to 10-percent discount. Despite the potential benefits of subletting, Kapoor said there are risks as well. “There are risks associated with subletting, such as the tenant not being able to get along with the other roommates, them trying to back out of paying the

full amount or even them trashing the place,” Kapoor said. “If the right tenant is chosen, however, then it can be very beneficial for both parties.” Kapoor said the best way to avoid these risks is to get to know your new tenant ahead of time. Another way is to set strict rules and penalties within the sublease contract. “Just getting to know them would be the best advice I can give,” Kapoor said. “I would also request a safety deposit right after signing ... and include penalties for late payments in the housing contract.”

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As students prepare to return to classes and schoolwork, many are beginning to think about where they are going to live next year and, more importantly, who they are going to live with in their houses, dorms or apartments. Living with others while in college can be interesting, occasionally frustrating and everything in between. However, Hannah Bedricky, a senior at IU, said living alone just would not be the same. “Living alone would be lonely,” Bedricky said. Amanda Marino, a senior at IU, said it can be nice to have a roommate in your life, especially during down time. “They are someone to be around when you didn’t make any plans,” Marino said.

Bedricky said she feels the same way as Marino. “I wait for people to get home to bother them,” Bedricky said. Andrew Henderson, a junior at IU said it is a good thing he does not live alone and has roommates to hang out with because they force him to be social. “Usually one of my roommates is free to hang out,” Henderson said. “If I lived alone I would not be social. I would just watch Netflix all the time.” However, not everyone has a great experience with roommates. Nick Fisher, also a senior at IU, lived in a single room his freshman year and had his own bad roommate stories from sharing a room during the Intensive Freshman Seminar the summer before classes started. “He would just stare at me,

watch me, without speaking,” Fisher said. “I thought he had it in for me.” Fisher said it was the same thing every day and he felt the whole experience was creepy. Even though they have roommates, many students also have their own rooms in their apartments and houses. Bedricky said having her own room is a huge relief for her. “Having my own room definitely makes a difference,” Bedricky, said. Having her own room allowed her to have her own secret chaos even when the rest of the house was clean, Bedricky said. Before you go out looking for a roommate, it might be good to do some self-analysis, Marino said. “Think about how you really felt living with your roommate,”

How many roommates, if any, are right for you? Marino said. “Was it really that uncomfortable?” Marino and Fisher both stressed the need to do some self-analysis before making a decision. You may just need a bigger space, or if it is truly bad you might need to live with someone else. Think about what you are like, your habits and needs, decide if you prefer quiet time or activity. “You have to decide what you enjoyed,” Fisher said. “If you liked the dorm-floor mentality stick with that. Otherwise follow your friends. If they all look at a house or apartment complex, go with them.” Don’t worry about only knowing your potential roommates for a semester. People can learn about their roommates pretty quickly during the SEE ROOMMATES, PAGE 25

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Set up your utilities with ease Advice from a property manager for move-in to move-out day By Alexa Chryssovergis aachryss@indiana.edu | @achryssovergis

When moving to your own place after a year spent in the dorms, it’s now your responsibility to set up the utilities. Luckily, local property manager Scott Gilbert said a good owner won’t leave you to fend for yourself. “It’s more common for college students to be led a little more carefully down the path or directed a little more specifically,” said Gilbert, owner and manager of Hoosier Rentals in Bloomington. “It benefits property managers and owners for tenants to come in as smoothly

as they can.” Property managers won’t want tenants to be in the dark about how to set up utilities when they first move in. Your landlord will likely explain to you how to go about the process when you sign your lease or with an email when you’re about to move in, Gilbert said. The information may be on the company’s website, too. Long story short: Don’t freak out — they’ll guide you through it. You and your housemates will likely be responsible for setting up the electric, gas and water in your new house or

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apartment. Gilbert said he’s never heard of an instance when the property manager didn’t guide tenants toward the resources they needed in order to set up the bills in their name. Gilbert said if one of the utilities is shut off, first identify which housemate is responsible for the bill and make sure they’ve been paying it. If the answer is yes, then call the company directly or your landlord to make sure you know what’s going on. Have all the companies’ numbers easily accessible. Gilbert also gave some tips for saving money on the utility

bills. His No. 1 suggestion was if there’s not a programmable thermostat in the house to ask the landlord if they’ll install one for you. Stay aware of manually lowering the heat when no one’s around, Gilbert said. “If you’re paying for it, you don’t want to leave it on around the clock,” he said. Don’t forget about your trash. Gilbert said landowners of the single-family houses that college students typically rent will often provide trashcans to their tenants to reduce “time and SEE UTILITIES, PAGE 25

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Renting the right way IU Student Legal Services shares advice for signing a lease By Brooke McAfee bemcafee@umail.iu.edu | @bemcafee24601

Before students sign a lease, it is important for them to do their homework, IU Student Legal Services director Stacee Williams said. “I think the most basic, fundamental thing students need to understand is that when they sign a lease contract, it is a binding contract and it is very difficult to get out of that agreement,” Williams said. Student Legal Services provides confidential legal advice for students, and students’ activity fees cover its services. For example, students can search for information on the property or landlords online, and they can come to Student Legal Services for lease analysis before they sign. Most leases last for 10 to 12 months, so it helps to have an attorney review these contracts, Williams said. Going over a lease can help tenants prevent a bad experience with a landlord. IU Student Legal Services also works closely with Bloomington’s Housing and Neighborhood Development department. Students should look at HAND’s files on the property before renting, manager of rental inspections John Hewett said.

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Every rental property in the city limits that is not owned by IU requires a rental occupancy permit from HAND, he said. This means people can look at files for a property and know what problems it has had in the past before they decide to rent. It is free and only takes about 10 to 15 minutes. “It’s really simple,” Hewett said. “Look at the file and make an informed decision on

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the property you are going to rent based on its history.” Hewett said people sometimes make the mistake of signing the lease before taking a good look at the property. Williams said it is important for tenants to inspect the property thoroughly before moving in. Tenants and landlords are required by local ordinance to conduct a joint move-in

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face when renting property is their choice of roommate, Williams said. Many rush to decisions without properly thinking it through, so IU Student Legal Services deals with many people who want help with a difficult roommate situation. IU Student Legal Services is not allowed to represent one student against another, Williams said, so the actions a student can take in a situation like that are limited. Hewett said renting off-campus properties is a learning experience for students. “It’s learning to live on your own, learning how to deal with neighbors and housing experiences you are going to have to experience for the rest of your life,” Hewett said. “No matter where you live, you’re going to have neighbors and have things break.”

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Breaking through a lease’s legal jargon Joint and several liability clauses When tenants sign this clause, it means they are responsible for the entire amount due for that lease. Even if someone is signing with other people, he or she is individually agreeing to pay that amount. For example, if four people are renting a property for $2,000 a month, each tenant is responsible for that amount, instead of each person only being responsible for $500. This means even if one or more roommates move out, the remaining roommates would still be required to pay $2,000. Indemniﬁcation clauses This clause means landlords require tenants to exempt landlords from blame for problems that occur during the lease. If someone is injured at a party or someone falls down the stairs while intoxicated, the

tenant is responsible, rather than the landlord. This can cause problems for tenants when an issue with the property, such as flooding making the property temporarily uninhabitable, occurs. Even if the tenants had to move out because of this, they would still be bound by the lease. Attorney’s fees clauses This clause makes the tenant responsible for an attorney’s fees if the landlord hires a lawyer for any reason. For example, if a tenant is disputing security deposit deductions with their landlord and they go to court to get back $200 they lost, they are taking a risk. If they lose, they might have to pay at least a couple thousand dollars in attorney fees in addition the $200 they lost. The renter would not have to pay these fees if they win the case.

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HOUSING TOUR CHECKLIST Keep this list of questions close when checking out new properties

By Harley Wiltsey hwiltsey@indiana.edu | @harleyewiltsey

The spring semester is an important time of the year when many students secure housing for the upcoming fall.

Before signing the dotted line, it is highly recommended that you take a tour of a potential residence to get to know the property, its landlords and possible problems.

To ensure all of your questions are answered, keep this checklist on hand and refer to it when you tour what could become your next home away from home.

Questions to ask on the tour What is the maintenance policy of the property? Be familiar with the maintenance policy in case a piece of equipment or an appliance breaks, the lawn needs mown or there is snow on the sidewalk. Some of these may be the tenant’s responsibility, and others may be fixed by the landlord. Be sure to get the landlord’s emergency maintenance phone number and keep it close by. Are there any fees I need to know about?Many landlords require a security deposit or the first and last months’ rents up front. There may also be a small fee for applying to the apartment or home. Be sure to ask if this fee is refundable if you are not approved. How is rent paid? Ask your landlord whether they require rent to be paid in cash, check, money order or allow online payment. Some payment options may require a fee for doing so. Is this a long-term lease or a month-to-month option? Most leases will be for a year, meaning many renters will require you to pay for the summer months even though you might not be in the residence. Some landlords will allow the lease to extend on a month-to-month basis after the end of the lease. Is parking included? If you have a car, get a feel for driveways on the property or city parking zones nearby. Be sure to ask if your apartment or house requires parking permits. What utilities am I responsible for? Some landlords pay for certain utilities and include them with rent, while some may not. Ask if cable, internet, gas, electric, trash or sewage are included with rent. Become aware of what utilities you pay and what utilities are included. What are the guest restrictions? Though an overnight guest should be okay, some landlords might not allow other people to stay in the property for a longer period of time, typically longer than two weeks. What is the pet policy? Many apartments or homes have a strict pet policy. Some allow any animal with a deposit or fee, some do not allow any pets at all. In addition to feeding and sheltering your furry friend you may need to pay a monthly pet fee. What is the late rent policy? Many landlords allow a three or four day grace period before rent is deemed late. After rent is considered late, the tenant may be charged a late fee and threatened with eviction.

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International student gives perspective By Hannah Boufford hbouffor@umail.iu.edu | @hannahbouf

There are a lot of things students need to get used to when they choose to go to school internationally. Xiang “Sylvia” Lian said her biggest adjustment was the food in the United States. “Chinese food is disgusting, and so I needed to try to eat American food,” Lian said laughing. She said pizza and chicken wings Xiang Lian have become her favorite American foods. Lian is from Guangxi, an autonomous region in southern China. She attended an international high school in China

where she experienced other cultures. That experience is why she looked at colleges in the U.S. for further education later in her life. She said she did not even consider applying to universities in China. After applying to IU, Purdue University, Ohio State University and Michigan State University, she chose IU for the original purpose of studying business. However, she applied to The Media School instead of the Kelley School of Business to make it easier to get into the University, she said. “The first place I wanted to get in was the business school, so I chose Indiana University,” Lian said. “But after the first semester, I think I’m better to learn advertising.” Though her parents wanted to

her to be in business, and that is what she intended to study originally, Lian talked to them and told them that she was more interested in media, so her parents let her stay in The Media School. Lian came to IU with two of her friends from high school and met other friends during the summer though a social media group for international students. Though those two high school friends live in Eigenmann Hall, one of Lian’s friends from home that moved to the U.S. in high school lives in Lian’s same residence hall, Forest Quad. Lian said Forest is her favorite spot on campus. She spends her free time watching horror films and listening to SEE PERSPECTIVE, PAGE 25

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Breaking the budgeting blues Tips on how to manage your money without breaking the bank In the last few weeks of 2016, it seemed like nearly everyone was ready to leave the year behind in the hopes of a better and brighter year ahead. Many people dedicate themselves at the start of the year to New Year’s resolutions – goals they will strive to achieve, vices they hope to rid themselves of. You name it, and someone probably has it in their mind. From quitting smoking to finding a workout plan that’s actually realistic, resolutions come in all shapes and sizes. 2015 statistics found the third most popular resolution related to money, specifically finding a way to spend less and save more. Whether you’re looking to save a little extra pocket money or hardcore trim your spending, we’ve got tips to make your 2017 thrifty and thriving. BECOME A LOGGER

While it might sound unrealistic to keep track of every transaction you make in a day, I highly encourage you to try it. Every day record in your log what you bought and how much you spent on it — this is where keeping receipts will save your life. At the end of the week or the

month take a step back and evaluate where your money is going. Chances are there are a decent amount of purchases you might not realize are eating up your funds unnecessarily. From those morning Starbucks lattés to the extra pair of shoes you bought just for fun, it should become clear that splurging on the small things adds up quickly and clandestinely. Set aside money for your necessities — groceries, gas and rent. Leave yourself a small weekly budget for the extra things. In time, it’ll be easier to do without the unnecessary items, and you can wean yourself off them. Then you have the opportunity to pocket the extra cash for your savings account.

fee at home instead of swinging by Soma in the morning on your way to class or packing a sandwich or a salad instead of hitting Kirkwood Avenue with friends for lunch are ways to decrease spending. Although it might not be what your friends are doing or you might feel like you’re suffering from slight “fear of missing out,” these kinds of purchases are the frivolous ones that can really derail a budget. In 2011, 40 percent of student spending was on food and random items – the unnecessary purchases. DISCOVER THE HAPS ON APPS

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-10 % One of the simpler ways to save a few bucks is actively seeking out cheaper products than the ones you might normally purchase. Going off-brand can sometimes be more financially rewarding and leave you just as commercially satisfied as you would be with a more expensive brand name. Grocery shopping is also the perfect opportunity to supplement the little things you might have taken out of your normal routine and bring them back in a cheaper way. For instance, making your cof-

If seeing your spending in color-coded form would make budgeting and saving easier, then it just so happens that you’re in luck. There are several budgeting apps, such as Budgeting App, Wally, Mvelopes and PocketGuard, that can track your transactions, your allotted budgets and send you alerts depending on activity levels. I would recommend this type of tracking for the more intense spender because it can link up to your debit or credit cards that you might use more frequently. The self-made, paper-andpen tracking model from tip one might be better for the occasional spender just trying to save a little

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extra money each month, whereas the intensity of an over-spender might mandate using an app for effortless, visual demonstrations of their spending and saving. INVEST

S After accumulating enough money, do some research on investing in the stock market or putting your money into a locked account, like a certificate of deposit account. With this type of account, the money you put in remains in the account for a certain period of time, ranging from months to years, depending on your choosing. In that amount of time, you cannot access or withdraw the money, and a specific interest rate multiplies your amount of cash in the account. Similar to the stock market, this kind of hands-off approach to multiply your funds proves it can be very lucrative if done correctly. With a whole new year ahead of you to make your resolutions into realities, we hope these tips lead you and your wallet into your best year yet. For 2017 keep calm and budget on. evanskn@indiana.edu ILLUSTRATIONS BY LANIE MARESH | IDS

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Keep belongings safe over break By Jack Evans jackevan@indiana.edu | @JackHEvans

When in the course of temporal events the calendar creeps toward a school break, students may find themselves focused on the near future: to make plans with friends and family, to iron out vacations, to double check the duffel bag for all the necessary toiletries. However, they may too easily ignore something important to staying in Bloomington: their housing. Students who rent houses and apartments should take some precautions in the days before breaks to guard against unwelcome house guests, be they fire, water or burglars. Many are as easy as locking doors and

windows. However, even those precautions can fall by the wayside, Bloomington Police Department Capt. Steve Kellams said. “What we find, time and time again, is we forget the simple, basic things,” he said. More than half of all break-ins take place in unlocked houses and cars, he said. Sometimes, attempted courtesy, rather than carelessness, is the key factor. For example, a tenant, knowing their roommate often forgets to carry a house key, may leave the front door unlocked when departing for break or a weekend. “While that makes it easy for roommates to get in, it makes it incredibly easy for criminals to get in,” Kellams said.

For tenants of large houses — where people may be coming and going more frequently and where roommates might not all know each other well — Kellams recommended deadbolt locks for bedroom doors. He also cautioned students not to fall into the trap of leaving doors unlocked, thinking if an intruder does break in, they don’t break a window and force a costly repair. Criminals tend to return frequently to cars or buildings they know to be unlocked but usually only break into locked places if something valuable — a cellphone or laptop computer, for instance — is easily visible from the outside, Kellams said. The best solution is to keep valuables out of the view of windows.

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Some less obvious precautions include putting timers on lights and stopping mail delivery so it doesn’t pile up on a porch, he said. These create the illusion of someone being at the house. “For students, their parents took care about that, and now they’re away from home for the first time, and they haven’t had to think about these things,” he said. Kellams said student-populated areas historically see an uptick in break-ins during breaks. However, those rates have gone down in recent years as apartments have hired more private security and BPD has increased its presence at key times in those neighborhoods.

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Turn down for what? Here’s what happens when police show up for a noise complaint By Anne Halliwell ahalliwe@indiana.edu | @Anne_Halliwell

Some IU students will receive a nighttime visit from the police after turning the volume up a notch too far. Capt. Steve Kellams of the Bloomington Police Department said although noise complaints are a routine event for BPD, there can be fiscal consequences for students. A student can improve their odds of receiving a warning, not a fine, by answering quickly when police knock and complying with instructions, Kellams said. IU Police Department Lt. Andy Stephenson said the consequences of a noise complaint depend on whether BPD or IUPD officers respond to the call. The BPD handles complaints off campus, and IUPD mainly responds to dorms and on-campus living. “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. “It is basically you’re creating a disturbance and have been asked to stop and haven’t done so,” Stephenson said. BPD is authorized to enforce the city’s noise ordinance, which prohibits unreasonable noise that might endanger the safety or comfort of other citizens, Stephenson said. Noise complaints can be called in at any time, Kellams

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If you want to report a noise complaint, call the Bloomington Police Department at 812-339-4477 or the IU Police Department at 812-855-4111.

said. They’re not restricted to hours when people might be sleeping. BPD 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. Officers can choose whether to issue a warning or a fine at their own discretion, Kellams said. However, as party weekends like Little 500 approach, Kellams said BPD is more likely to issue fines to people whose parties prompt noise complaints to keep behavior in check later on. “We want people to know we’re serious,” he said. BPD is also able to arrest violators for disorderly conduct. 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. Kellams and Stephenson said the vast majority of cases police respond to are calls about loud music. In those cases most of the houses or apartments turn down the music the first time they are asked 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 because most people who file noise complaints wish to remain anonymous, he said. Kellams said the issue of noise causes students and non-students to clash. “An aspect of where we live is that we have a group of students who are wanting to have a good time, and another community of people, non-students, who are wanting to sleep or work,” he said. “We’re just not looking for it to be confrontational. 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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Left A tapestry is tucked in the corner of Emily Abshire’s room as a quasi-backboard to the bed. Tapestries can be a centerpiece of a room and add color and warmth. Right The listening nook in Emily Abshire’s room is a central place for her friends to hang out. When planning the furniture and decoration for a first place, Emily recommends a shared central space and extra seating for guests.

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The summer before I moved into my ﬁrst house I spent hours browsing interior design ideas and searching for the perfect pieces to match my vision. Having my own place was really exciting for me, and I wanted it to be a place I could call home in Bloomington. I love my little place, and it didn’t cost a lot of money or time and effort. These are my 10 tips for personalizing your new space.

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Left Emily Abshire uses a mug to store markers and a glass jar for pens and pencils. Schools supplies and everyday items can be contained neatly and also double as decor when not in use. Right Strings of lights are popular for decoration and are functional in creating soft lighting. Overhead lighting is not always ideal, so Emily Abshire recommends lamps in every room to control the amount of light.

Pinterest is the source of all inspiration

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There have been many people before you who have been faced with decorating their first place. Luckily, Pinterest is around to document their efforts for you to draw inspiration and advice from. Search around and see what has worked for other people.

We all have clothes, papers and other stuff that just isn’t that pretty. Run electric cords against baseboards and behind furniture. Display school supplies in neat containers and books on a shelf. Even everyday items can be used as decoration when not in use.

Communicate with roommates

Mood lighting

Those “first home” lists on the internet are overwhelmingly packed with items, and all you can see are dollar signs. Save everyone money and time by splitting up the shopping list.

Don’t rely on the overhead lighting to suit your needs. Strings of lights and candles make for good soft lighting. Lamps allow you to control the amount of light in the room.

Budget shop ﬁrst

What’s that smell?

You don’t have to sacrifice style and quality for your budget, you just have to know where to look. First, ask your family and friends if they have unwanted furniture. Next best is garage sales. Spring and summer are usually peak time for garage sales, but sometimes there are indoor ones. Next are thrift stores, consignment stores or antique stores. Both resell furniture and decor, typically at low prices.

Any place you move into will come with its own smell. You can clip car air fresheners on to vents and the air will circulate your scent of choice. There’re also electric plug-in air fresheners and free-standing ones. I personally use an essential oil diffuser, a humidifier that puffs out scented water vapor. It’s a plus when the air is dry, and essential oils can be used for aromatherapy.

Say no to blank walls

Add some life

Blank walls make a room feel cold and bare. Add a tapestry as a colorful statement piece or posters to show off your personality. I recommend grouping posters together in combinations of complimenting colors. None of these require nails, so your landlord or RA will approve.

A recent trend is using plants as decoration. I have a few little cacti because I can’t keep real plants alive. However, I also bring home bouquets of wild flowers from the farmers market and use them to decorate the kitchen table or my desk.

Make it a hang out spot

Make your place somewhere you want to live

My favorite part of my room is the listening nook. The record player has its own corner, flanked by extra seating for its audience. There’s a crate of records for friends to sift through. It’s a fun way to spend time and a good conversation starter, too. You don’t have to go that far, but keep in mind your potential guests as you decorate.

In the end it doesn’t matter if you have the trendiest decor or luxurious brandname goods. It just matters that you enjoy living in your place. You have to come back from class every day to this place, so you better make that bed comfy for all the Netflix binge-watching you’ll be doing as recovery.

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The dos and don’ts of dorm, apartment and housing lighting Story and illustrations by Mia Torres

personalize your room with accent lighting, such as string lights.

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.

DON’T

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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Before going home, store your stuff By Hannah Boomershine hboomers@umail.iu.edu

When it’s time to pack up the dorm room, not every student wants to take all their belongings back home, especially if they live far from IU. Luckily, IU students have many options when it comes to storing their things during the summer. Students may choose to ship items home, drive them home, stash them at a friend’s house or pack everything up in a storage facility in Bloomington. With many options, it can be difficult for students to determine the most reliable and affordable choice when they leave town. Gabe Young, a junior from Oregon, said he decided against using a storage facility.

“From what I understand, they are expensive, and I was fortunate enough to have other people to help me out,” Young said. Rentals typically range from $20 to $80 a month for units up to 10 feet by 10 feet. Larger units that you can store your vehicle in can cost up to $200 a month. Young stored his belongings last summer in his girlfriend’s house and shoved some things in his locker at the Jacobs School of Music. Elizabeth Grubb, a junior from Texas, stored her belongings at her aunt and uncles’ house in Bloomington to save money. If students don’t have relatives nearby, Grubb recommended they share a storage space with a friend to split the cost. Still, not everyone has a friend or relative in Bloomington with extra space at

home. “We didn’t have the space to keep everything at my house,” sophomore Keristen Lucero said. Lucero moved out of her freshman dorm last summer. She chose to use a facility with Storage Express in Bloomington. “I looked for one that was the cheapest,” she said. Don’t wait to secure a spot at a storage facility, Lucero advised. She chose a unit in April. “It made moving back to school so much easier,” Lucero said. While a storage facility can be convenient, there are some important qualities to look for in a good facility, said an Indiana Self Storage Association spokesperson. Protection from theft is most

important, so look for a modern facility with good security and a property manager on site. Before committing to a facility, take a tour to get an idea of its safety and quality. The Indiana Self Storage Association also suggests students choose a facility that is open at all hours for easy access. No matter where students end up storing their possessions, the moving process is easier when everything is packed up well. Hang onto cardboard boxes from packages that come in the mail because they come in handy for moving time, Young said. Above all though, don’t wait until the last minute to pack and store everything. “Do it before finals week,” Lucero said.

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Spice up your space By Jesse Naranjo

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Seasons change, exams come and go, and landscaping staff continues maintenance of IU’s campus. The aspect of life students have the most creative control over? The design and decoration of their dorm rooms.

Deckard said alternate lighting is a must-have in any college dorm room. “I had lots of desk lamps and one standing light,” she said. “The fluorescent lighting is super harsh, and it kind of gave me a headache.” Deckard said students should focus on making their room free of stress but still an environment where schoolwork can get done.

Get rid of bare walls While dorm rooms may not be medieval prisons or Soviet-era gulags, students should keep in mind they were built to have the same setup. Dederichs said personalization can be accomplished with posters, neon signs or photos. For Deckard, this meant hanging up as much tapestry as possible. Deckard said it is important not to make a room too pattern-heavy because this may get the senses worked up.

We asked two students, Garrett Dederichs and Erin Deckard, to share their best tips for students organizing, decorating and revamping their room for the coming semester. Dederichs, a freshman, won this year’s Residential Programs and Services Cool Room Contest with his roommate in McNutt Quad. Deckard, a sophomore, is in her second year in Ashton Residence Hall.

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Want visitors? Get some chairs Dederichs said a futon or other couch setup is key if students want it to become a room to hangout in. A general theme in decorating is students shouldn’t allow what RPS provides in the rooms to limit design. If all rooms look similar, what would make people want to spend time in yours?

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4 Rugs are friends not foes Dederichs recommends getting a large rug. “Or, if you’re really dedicated, I know this one kid who had tile pieces you could cut, and his dad cut out perfect tile pieces so his whole floor was carpeted,” Dederichs said. Students definitely don’t have to install a temporary tile floor, but it does help to have a fuzzy room to make the floor less bland. Deckard said a rug can also help in working a color scheme, which will be discussed below, into your room. While some students might think rugs are a nuisance and require extra cleaning, the upsides seem to speak for themselves.

5 Choose your colors and choose wisely “Different colors bring out different moods involuntarily in people,” Deckard said. She is an artist and has another in her family, so colors play a big role when she makes styling decisions in her room. For example, yellow would be regarded as happy, while red is considered more inviting. “When you’re making a space in your room, you definitely want to pick colors that you think will go well with your personality,” Deckard said. She described herself as stressed often, so she can’t pick an overly-stimulating color. She sticks to cooler tones like shades of blue.

Forget to take down the Christmas lights One accessory that Dederichs described as key is year-round Christmas lights that go around the room. While it may seem simple, Dederichs said it makes the room more interesting and keeps everybody in a good mood. This type of year-round lighting can be observed on a walk around any of the residence neighborhoods and is a common accessory for students who seek to make their room more personal but appealing.

Keep food elevated Many rooms on campus have shelves, which serve as excellent pantries. If you don’t have a piece of furniture that can keep your snacks above the floor, there are low-cost options in most department stores that can assist. This keeps pests away from food but also ensures easy access to any food or drink you may care to consume. Deckard said her current room has more shelves than the one she had last year, which has been helpful in organization. Dederichs uses the area above his and his roommate’s desks to hold snacks and their collection of water bottles, a staple in most dorm rooms. The above tips are helpful guidelines, but Deckard said students should remember to aim for practicality over appearance when it comes to any design decisions. The stress students experience daily can build up, and a dorm room is an excellent place to get away from stress, Deckard said. Dederichs’ tip for those with roommates, if possible, is to stack the two beds. It creates more recreational area and ensures a piece of furniture, like a sofa or bigger chair, can fit. The key is more space, more chairs, more light and more room for leisure.

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Can you handle a pet commitment?

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Dexter, 3, and Luna, 2, touch noses on the front porch of an IU senior’s apartment. The cats are Balinese rescues from the Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue, a Midwestern nonprofit. Students must find out if their landlords allow pets and then budget for pet fees.

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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 sched-

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credibly 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. Can you afford it? Caring for a pet is more expensive than you think. There are many expenses for cats, dogs, fish, snakes and whatever other pet you are considering. These include food, vet visits, medicine, toys, treats, beds, scratching posts, pet carriers and more. The costs of a pet can stack up quickly. Are you allowed? It’s incredibly important to check your lease before decid-

ing 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. If you do decide to adopt a pet, make sure you select the right one for you. There are many options right here in Bloomington for students looking to offer an animal at home. If you have the time, money and ability to adopt a pet, they make great additions to home. There is nothing better than coming home after a long day of class to friend waiting for you.

Thinking about bringing a pet into your new place? Ask yourself a few questions. Ready for the commitment? Your relationship with your pet will last for years — long after you leave college. Can you handle the responsibility? Pets require many things including time, attention, care, expense, exercise, training and affection. Does your landlord allow pets? Ask and read your lease before you go looking. Will you have to pay an extra deposit or more rent? Can you afford this? Besides food, you'll also be responsible for things like the cost of shots, routine medical care and emergencies. Are your roommates OK with the idea? Like many decisions, it's not just about what you want. Are your roommates on board? They'll share in the enjoyment of your pet, do you expect them to share responsibilities, too?

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Breaking down parking on and off campus By Matt Rasnic mrasnic@indiana.edu | @Matt_Rasnic

ON CAMPUS Parking on campus can get very confusing. There are many different parking spots, garages and lots all across campus, and knowing where you can and cannot park can be frustrating. If you wish to park on campus, you will need to obtain a parking permit. Below are parking permits available to students with who is eligible and where the pass will allow you to park. D-permit This permit is available for students, faculty and staff who demonstrate a need for disabled parking. M-permit These permits are available to any student, faculty or staff member who wishes to park his or her motorcycle on campus. Motorcycles must be parked in the designated motorcycle parking area. ST-permit ST-permits are good for students who commute to campus and students living on campus who do not qualify for a CH-permit. Students with a ST-permit can park in the stadium lot located

north of 17th Street but are required to move their vehicle by 6 p.m. the day before all home football games. CH spots are open to all students from 5 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Sunday. Evening permit This permit is great option for students who do not drive to campus during the day. Evening permits allow students to park in any non-24-hour tow zone between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. and any CH spot from 5 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Sunday. CH-permit CH-, or Campus Housing, permits are for students living in residence halls. These permits are also broken down according to residence hall, which are distinguished by a number following the CH. Below is which hall has which zone. CH1 Forest Quad, Read Center, Spruce, Willkie Quad, Mason CH2 3rd & Union, University East Apartments CH3 Banta, Bicknell, Hepburn, Nutt, Campus View, Evermann/ Redbud Hill, Tulip Tree CH5 Ashton Center, Eigenmann Hall, Teter Quad, Union Street Center, Wright Quad CH6 Briscoe Quad, Foster Quad, McNutt Quad

CH7 Collins Center, Hillcrest IU parking permits can be purchased for full-year or semester periods. Expiration dates for all permits are given on the actual permit. Parking permits are to be hung on the rear-view mirror of the vehicle. If a student fails to have his or her permit properly displayed, the license plate will be run and the student will receive a bill. If a car is towed on campus contact, IU Parking Enforcement at 812-855-9849. All fees must be paid before the car will be released. All information about on campus parking and directions for how to obtain an on campus parking permit can be found at parking.indiana.edu.

OFF CAMPUS There are three types of parking in Bloomington. They are metered parking, garage parking and neighborhood street parking. Parking garages are located throughout the city and many offer monthly permit rates. Main garages are the Morton Street, Walnut Street and Fourth Street garages. Rates can be

anywhere between $40 and $76 per month. Some parking permits only allow for 12 hours of parking a day for five days a week. Other permits give 24-hour access seven days a week. To obtain a neighborhood parking permit you must fall into one of the Neighborhood Parking Zones, which can be found on the City of Bloomington website. Permits can be purchased Monday to Friday at City Hall in Suite 240 for $25 dollars. Each address is also entitled to purchase one visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking permit, which is also $25. To receive a permit, applicants must show a current utility bill or signed lease to prove residence within the Neighborhood Parking Zone. Metered parking is located throughout the downtown district. Users have the option to pay with cash, credit, debit or the Parkmobile app. Visit the City of Bloomington website for a complete list of parking resources, costs and hours of operation. If you receive a ticket you can pay the ticket on the City of Bloomington website or at City Hall. All information on Bloomington parking can be found at bloomington.in.gov/parking.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 course of one semester, Bedricky said. “Living in a dorm helps to break barriers,” Bedricky said. “You tend to learn the things you didn’t want to know about their habits.” The number of roommates to have is also a factor. The number of roommates is partially dependent on where you live but you also need to think about how many other people you can actually tolerate living in the same space. “A small number of roommates is probably better,” Henderson said.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 turbulence” of the move in. If not, trashcans can be found at Walmart or similar stores. Tenants at apartment complexes will have dumpsters, dumpster chutes or dumpster enclosures into which they can put their trash. If they have individual cans, tenants will also need to purchase their own yellow trash

Marino has been living with the same roommate since freshman year where as Bedricky has lived with up to six people at one point. “Six is too many,” Bedricky said. “Having four people is nice.” Henderson and Fisher have also lived with four people and they agreed that two or three other people is a good balance. Marino said having a roommate was vital to her but sometimes it can take awhile to find the right person “I know she will be my best friend for the rest of time,” she said. “If you haven’t found that person yet, don’t worry, just keep looking.”

stickers, which can be found at grocery stores, and attach one to the outside of their can on trash day. Gilbert’s final tip was that tenants remember to shut off the utilities once they leave places at the end of a lease. “It’s important to be diligent when you’re wrapping up the bill in your name,” Gilbert said. “You just want to make sure you button it up with the utility company.”

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hip-hop music there. She has not been home since she left for school, and spent winter break traveling to Chicago and New York City and visiting friends at Yale University. Though she has not seen her family since the summer, she said the hardest part about attending IU has not been being away from home; rather, it has been being in a community with Americans. “The way we do things in China are totally different in America, and sometimes we extend something to Americans that they can’t understand,” Lian said. For Lian the food and the new communities around her were the hardest part of attending IU. Even so, Lian said the best part of living in Bloomington is the people and knowing a lot of people is one of the benefits of going to school internationally. “The best part is the people in Bloomington are very nice, better than other places in America,” Lian said.

Ashley Bishop, a leasing agent for Hallmark Rentals and Management, said students going on break can also ask local family or friends to check up on the house every so often. To keep the property safe from non-human dangers temperature control is important, especially in cold weather months, she said. Setting the thermostat to 65 degrees should keep pipes from freezing and bursting, and leaving cabinets below sinks open helps ensure heat gets to the pipes. Checking the batteries in smoke detectors could pay off in case of a fire. Property management companies can keep an eye out, especially if students give them a heads-up, and renters shouldn’t hesitate to contact their property managers if they have questions, Bishop said. She answers them all the time. “It’s appreciated from our end, too, because we like to know when they’re headed out,” Bishop said. “We do care.”

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Left A customer browses the cleaning supplies and home improvement section of IU Surplus Stores. The store is open to the public, students and faculty. Top The front doors of IU Surplus Stores display the store's hours. It’s open noon to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and noon to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The warehouse is located at 2931 E. 10th St. Bottom DVI splitters spill out of a box at the IU Surplus Stores. The store often has a variety of technical accessories, such as different types of connecting cords, mice, keyboards and hardware pieces.

Snag affordable gear for your place at IU Surplus By Emily Abshire eabshire@indiana.edu | @emily_abs

When IU gives facelifts to campus buildings, pieces of furniture and other items do not just disappear. Instead, they make their way to the IU Surplus Stores. In addition to places in town like Goodwill, Furniture Exchange, ReStore and Long’s Landing students can

purchase inexpensive, used furnishings for their homes or apartments from IU Surplus. The warehouse sells just about everything — furniture, appliances, electronics and tech gear, and even IU athletic equipment. It updates its Facebook page and @IUSurplus Twitter account frequently with photos of its current

inventory. The retail store is located at 2931 E. 10th St., just across the highway from campus near the Cyberinfrastructure Building. The store is open noon to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and open noon to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to its website, surplus.indiana.edu. Beware: Cash and checks are not accepted, so you will need to bring your plastic.

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Above, left There are many places around town to pick up inexpensive, used furniture. IU Surplus offers pieces that were originally used in dorms and buildings around campus. Above, right IU Surplus Stores sell used Mac desktops for a fraction of their original costs. They also stock PC desktops, laptops and accessories such as mice, keyboards and cords. Left There is a variety of bikes for sale at IU Surplus Stores. The store also facilitates online sales of vehicles at govdeals.com.

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APARTMENT ESSENTIALS By Allison Wagner llmwagn@indiana.edu | @allisonmwagner

Getting your first apartment or house can seem like a big undertaking.

At first you’re in the dorms, where all you really need is a microwave and a mini fridge. Then, all of a sudden, you find yourself filling an entire kitchen, living room, bathroom and

bedroom, and you have no clue what you might need. All of this can be overwhelming at first, but eventually you figure out what you need and the not-so-

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A first-aid kit is essential for anyone living away from mom and dad because when you cut yourself, the Band-Aid fairy doesn’t come to fix you. It’s time to be prepared on your own. Fill your first aid kit with Band-Aids, anti-bacterial cream, icy-hot patches, thermometer, aspirin and ice packs. This way you can take care of yourself on your own.

LUNCHBOX Now that you have an apartment, you can easily cook something or make something for lunch the next day, but it may need to stay cold. Once you enter college, many people leave the lunchbox concept behind. However, that is overrated. Make sure you purchase some containers for packing food and an ice pack, and you’ll be good to go.

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404 S. Fess St. 812-339-8300

$615

12 mo. U

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

411 S. Henderson St. 812-339-8300

$525

12 mo. U

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

444 E. Third St. 812-339-8300

$7351100

1-3

1-2

12 mo. U

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

808 E. Hunter St. 812-339-8300

$625

12 mo. U

Burnham Rentals BurnhamRentals.com

1955 N. College Ave. 812-339-8300

$500700

1-3

1-2

12 mo. U

Campus Corner americancampus.com/campuscorner

1150 Clarizz Blvd. 812-323-1300

$399624

2,4

Inside Front

Cherry Hill Manors CallChoiceRealty.com

16th St. and Dunn St. 812-330-9700

$3250

4.5

12 mo. U

Inside Front

Choice Realty CallChoiceRealty.com

Various Locations 812-331-7353

$450995

12 mo. U

Inside Front

Choice Realty CallChoiceRealty.com

Various Locations 812-331-7353

$5501700

1-2

Inside Front

Choice Realty CallChoiceRealty.com

Various Locations 812-331-7353

$6802025

1-2.5 12 mo. U

Inside Front

Choice Realty CallChoiceRealty.com

Various Locations 812-331-7353

$19502500

1-2.5 12 mo. U

Inside Front

Choice Realty CallChoiceRealty.com

Various Locations 812-331-7353

$29003200

Elkins Apartments ElkinsApartments.com

Various Locations 812-339-2859

$5492050

1-5

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

Elkins Apartments ElkinsApartments.com

Various Locations 812-339-2859

$1800 -3100

3-5

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

The Fields TheFields.com

1333 Fenbrook Lane 812-337-9000

A,H

$6151044

1-4

Inside Back

2-3

1-2

Parking on Site

Inside Front

Pool

a a

Fitness Center

Shared Laundry Facility

Pets

12 mo. U

Dishwasher

1-2

Gas

1-2

Trash

$700995

Internet

Number of Baths

Cable

Number of Bedrooms

Arch Haven CallChoiceRealty.com

Water

Price Range

Inside Front

Electricity

Address/Phone

1304/1324 W. Arch Haven Ave. 812-331-7353

Lease Options

Property/Unit

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

a a

b a

a a

a a a b

a a

F b a a a a a a a

a a a

a a a a a a a

b b b b

12 mo. U b b

b b b b

a b b b

b b

Short term 10 mo. 12 mo.

12 mo. U

12 mo. B

a a a a

a a aa a

YOUR RESOURCE TO BLOOMINGTON RENTALS

Housing Rental Guide S=Studio T=Townhouse

Parking on Site

Fitness Center

Shared Laundry Facility

12 mo. U

Inside Front

Hillside Shops CallChoiceRealty.com

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

$12001250

12 mo. U

Knights Landing Apartments KnightsLandingApts.com

2036 N. Walnut St. 812-334-2898

A,S

$399815

1-2

12 mo. 10 mo.

a a a a a b b a a

a a a a a

Inside Front

Manors at 10 North CallChoiceRealty.com

524 N. College Ave. 812-331-7353

$9951950

1-2

Short term 12 mo.

a a a a a a a

Inside Front

Manors at the Crest CallChoiceRealty.com

701 N. Walnut St. 812-331-7353

$8751650

1-2

12 mo. U

a a a a a a a

Inside Front

Manors at Willis CallChoiceRealty.com

1450 N. Willis Drive 812-331-7353

$1800

4.5

12 mo. U

a a a 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

Olympus 207 S. Clark olyprop.com

207 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

$790

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 208 S. Hillsdale olyprop.com

208 S. Hillsdale Ct. 812-334-8200

$580

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 213 S. Clark olyprop.com

213 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

$545

12 mo. U

Olympus 214 S. Hillsdale olyprop.com

214 S. Hillsdale Ct. 812-334-8200

$545

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 217 S. Clark olyprop.com

217 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

$545

12 mo. U

Olympus 321 S. Jordan Ave. olyprop.com

321 S. Jordan Ave. 812-334-8200

$675

12 mo. U

a a a a

b a

Olympus 335 S. Jordan Ave. olyprop.com

335 S. Jordan Ave. 812-334-8200

$700

1.5

12 mo. U

a a a a

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

$1040

12 mo. U

b a

Olympus 414 N. Grant olyprop.com

$675

12 mo. U

a a

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

$400

12 mo. U

414 N. Grant St. 812-334-8200

a a

Pool

Pets

Dishwasher

$10501150

Gas

Trash

Number of Baths

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

Internet

Number of Bedrooms

Hillside Shops CallChoiceRealty.com

Cable

Price Range

Inside Front

Water

Address/Phone

Electricity

Property/Unit

Lease Options

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

$625640

2-3

12 mo. U

Olympus 817 W. 11th St. olyprop.com

817 W. 11th St. 812-334-8200

$1350

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 2401 E. Third St. olyprop.com

2401 E. Third St. 812-334-8200

$555

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 419 & 421 E. 20th St.

a a a

YOUR RESOURCE TO BLOOMINGTON RENTALS

Housing Rental Guide S=Studio T=Townhouse

Parking on Site

Fitness Center

Shared Laundry Facility

a a

Olympus 2615 E. Fifth St. olyprop.com

2615 E. Fifth St. 812-334-8200

$525

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus College Park olyprop.com

1723 N. Lincoln St. 812-334-8200

$430

12 mo. U

Olympus Fairview Terrace olyprop.com

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

$515

12 mo. U

Olympus Gentry Building olyprop.com

113 Gentry St. 812-334-8200

$5301030

1,2,4

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus Grant Bungalow olyprop.com

211 N. Grant St. 812-334-8200

$1030

12 mo. U a a

Olympus The Mercury olyprop.com

212 N. Morton St. 812-334-8200

A,S

$6501350

S,1-3

1-2.5

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

$9601470

S,1

12 mo. U

b a

Olympus Park North olyprop.com

2620 N. Walnut St. 812-334-8200

$495

Short term 9 mo. 12 mo.

aa a a

b a

Olympus Redmen Building olyprop.com

116 N. Walnut St. 812-334-8200

$740950

1-2

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus Rogers Building olyprop.com

110.5 E. Sixth St. 812-334-8200

$7401015

1-2

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus Rosebowl Apts. olyprop.com

415 S. Dunn St. 812-334-8200

$505

12 mo. U

Olympus Sassafras Apts. olyprop.com

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

$665

12 mo. U

Olympus South College Apts. olyprop.com

112.5 S. College Ave. 812-334-8200

A,S

$7401020

S,1-2

Olympus Stadium View olyprop.com

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

A,S

$635

S,1

Olympus Tenth St. House olyprop.com

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

$690

Olympus Twin Lakes olyprop.com

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

Olympus Vance Building olyprop.com

112.5 W. Sixth St. 812-334-8200

Olympus White Mountain olyprop.com

107 N. Dunn St. 812-334-8200

The Park on Morton ParkOnMorton.com

710 N. Morton St. 812-339-7242

Short term 12 mo.

a a a

a a

a a a a

a a

U a a

Pool

12 mo. U

Pets

Dishwasher

Gas

$1500

Trash

Internet

Number of Baths

2612 Edward Row 812-334-8200

Cable

Number of Bedrooms

Olympus 2612 Edward Row olyprop.com

Water

Price Range

Electricity

Address/Phone

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

a a

b a

12 mo. U

$390650

S,1-3

1-2

$750870

$810

A,T

$719+

1-4

Short Term

a b

a a a a

b b

12 mo. U

a a

b a

12 mo. U

a a aa aa a a a

1-4.5 12 mo. F

a aa

YOUR RESOURCE TO BLOOMINGTON RENTALS

Housing Rental Guide S=Studio T=Townhouse

Utilities Included

Options

Amenities

$528771

1-2

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

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

$10021018

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

b a

RPS Evermann rps.indiana.edu

2001 E. Lingelbach Lane 812-855-4307

$618719

Short Term 10 mo. 12 mo.

U a a a a a a

RPS Redbud Hill rps.indiana.edu

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

$680

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

RPS Tulip Tree Apartments rps.indiana.edu

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

$10181453

2-3

1-2

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

a a

RPS Union Street Center rps.indiana.edu

445 N. Union St. 812-855-5513

$9411099

1-4

1-2

10 mo.

RPS University Apts East rps.indiana.edu

1603 E. Third St 812-855-5513

$662719

1-4

1-2

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

Sarah's Crib Apartments shaw-rentals.com

116 N. Walnut St. 812-336-6900

$6501750

1,3

12 mo. U

Shaw Rental shaw-rentals.com

409-432 E. Southern Drive 812-336-6900

$20002350

4-5

5-6

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Smallwood Plaza Apartments SmallwoodApts.com

455 N. College Ave. 812-331-8500

$13992899

2-4

Inside Front

U Loft CallChoiceRealty.com

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

$11001350

Inside Front

University Manors CallChoiceRealty.com

45/46 Bypass 812-331-7353

The Village at Muller Park VillageMP.com

500 S. Muller Pkwy. 812-333-6800

Westplex Ave. CallChoiceRealty.com Woodbridge Apartments WoodbridgeApt.com

RPS BBHN Apartments rps.indiana.edu

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

Inside Front

F a a a a a a a

a a

12 mo. U

a a

12 mo. B

a a a a a b a

1.5

12 mo. U

a a

$1800

Short term 12 mo.

a a a a a a a

A,T

$484899

1-4

Short Term 10 mo. 12 mo.

a a a a

a a

b a a

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

$680

2.5

12 mo. U

a a

3401 John Hinkle Place 812-337-3501

$315685

1-3

1-2

b a

9 mo.

12 mo.

a a a

a a

Parking on Site

Pool

b a b

Fitness Center

a a

290 S. Union St. 812-855-8270

a a

Pets

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

RPS 3rd & Union Apartments rps.indiana.edu

a a

Private Shuttle

Bloomington Transit

S,1

500 S. Park Ridge Road 812-558-3600

IU Campus Bus

$803859

Reserve on Third ReserveOnThird.com

Dishwasher

A,S

Washer/Dryer

Address/Phone

Gas

Furnished/Unfurnished

12 mo.

Property/Unit

Trash

Lease Options

2-3

Internet

Number of Baths

2-3

B=Both Furnished and Unfurnished

Cable

Number of Bedrooms

$485625

b=Some

Water

Price Range

a=All

F=Furnished U=Unfurnished

Electricity

Unit Type

H=House D=Duplex C=Condo

Shared Laundry Facility

A=Apartment

U b b b b b b

a a b b

a a

b a

a a a

a a

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