So it’s the end of Spring Semester and your housing plans for next year suddenly collapse like a Siberian sinkhole. Steve said you could live with him and his friends in their three bedroom house, but then you slept with his girl, or maybe she slept with you but does it really make a difference by this point? The end result is you’ll wind up sleeping under the Richland Bridge for Fall Quarter if you don’t find something else quick. No problem. Here are some tips for finding rentals in Athens Ohio on the fly.
Talk to Your Network
Talk to friends, ask around on Facebook and see if you can scare up an empty room for fall. Plans change. People flake. Fights happen. Somebody’s got a four bedroom house but then their friend decides to go find himself in Mexico. Word of mouth, or Facebook post, can be your salvation in these situations. But whatever you do, make sure you get your name on a lease so you are guaranteed a spot.
Contact a Realty Company
Realty companies might have openings on single bedroom OU rentals, or they might know of somebody who needs a roommate. Some realtors rent room by room, so you might be able to find an opening at the last minute.
Post on Community Forums
You could also post your need for Ohio University housing on college forums, Facebook groups, and Craigslist. It’s a great way to meet new people and connections. Again, it’s probably in your best interest to have a lease or written agreement.
