Helpful Information
For Off-Campus Students
Off-Campus Housing information is located next to the Campus Information Center (1104 Webb Center) and aids students in their search for suitable off-campus housing by providing a list of available rentals in the area.
Beyond listings, we also have a variety of print resources, such as sample leases and sublet contracts, apartment guides, and our very own publication, "The Search for Off-Campus Housing." Browse below to find all sorts of helpful hints and links, as well as the listings themselves. The listings are updated by 5pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Steps for Locating Housing Off Campus
Disclaimer: The Campus Information Center provides this listing as a service to the Old Dominion University community. The CIC does not inspect the dwellings listed in this listing nor guarantee any housing in the listing. It is the tenant's responsibility to further investigate listings. We encourage you to visit the dwelling before making a final rental decision. Listings are as up to date as the information that is provided to us by landlords, property managers, and realtors. We welcome any comments or suggestions to help better serve both landlords and tenants. If problems should arise, they should be brought immediately to the attention of the Campus Information Center.
- Determine the criteria of your search
- Rent price
- Type of dwelling preferred (house, apartment, room in house, etc.)
- Roommates or no roommates
- Location (miles to campus, etc.)
- Search the Off-Campus Housing Website
- Login or create a login
- Decide which search options you want to search
- If you choose to search the property listings from landlords, enter your search criteria
Select to view the listings that are of interest to you
- Make a note of all of your preferred listings
- Contact the Landlord directly to discuss the property information and a time to schedule a site visit.
- If you are interested in the dwelling after you visit, notify the landlord that you would like to schedule a time to review and sign the lease.
- Review the lease thoroughly for any questionable clauses. Please refer to the "Practical Guide for Finding Housing Off-Campus" and "The VA Landlord Act." You may also visit the CIC to review our other resources ("Renters Rights" and "Every Tenant's Legal Guide" by Portman and Stewart")
Helpful Off-Campus Housing Resources
Practical Guide for Finding Housing Off-Campus (PDF)
Virginia Fair Housing Office - This office is run by the Office of Consumer Affairs, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Contact them at 800-552-9963. These individuals are excellent resources! For addition information, go to their website and follow these directions: First, select: What is the topic of your complaint? Then, select: Housing and click the Go button.
Virginia's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Rentlaw.com - Virginia Landlord Tenant Law (helpful tips for renters and landlords)
