Student Tips
A short, practical guide to finding a place you'll actually be happy in — without overpaying or getting surprised later.
Work out your real monthly cost
- Rent is only part of it. Add electricity, water, WiFi, food, laundry, and travel to campus.
- Use the cost breakdown on each listing to compare places fairly — a 'cheap' PG far from campus can cost more once travel is added.
- Ask what's included: some PGs bundle food and WiFi, others charge extra.
What to check before choosing
- Distance and walk time to campus, and how safe the route feels at night.
- Water supply, power backup, and internet speed — the things that ruin daily life if they're bad.
- Rules that matter to you: curfew, gate timing, guest policy, and food preferences.
- Read the reviews for food, safety, cleanliness, and how responsive the landlord is.
Finding a roommate
- Sharing cuts your rent and makes a new city less lonely — but compatibility matters.
- Use roommate matching to compare budget, sleep schedule, cleanliness, and study habits before you commit.
- Talk to a potential roommate before moving in together, even if the match score is high.
Moving in
- Get the rent, deposit, notice period, and what's included in writing.
- Take dated photos of the room's condition on day one.
- Save the owner's contact and note your emergency contacts nearby.
Put it into practice
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