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There are many different options for renting a living space in the U.S., which can be overwhelming. Deciding what kind of housing you would like (house, apartment, duplex, single room in a home) and how much your monthly rental budget will be is a good place to start.<\/p>\n
If you are looking for permanent housing during your stay in Nashville,\u00a0we have some general tips for you to help with the process.<\/p>\n
It may be helpful to review a housing search workshop hosted by our international graduate students. For a link to a recording, contact ISSS@vanderbilt.edu.<\/p>\n
Currently, on-campus housing is available only to undergraduate students. There is no on-campus housing available for graduate students at this time.<\/p>\n
Temporary housing may be necessary while searching for a place to live. If you arrive in Nashville and need temporary housing until you have secured something more permanent, you might consider extended-stay hotels, vacation rentals, or youth hostels.<\/p>\n
OneTravel<\/a>: OneTravel can be used to find affordable hotels near you. This website can also be used to find cheap flights and car rentals.<\/p>\n Overwhelmed by a huge amount of housing information, you might wonder \u201cHow should I begin my search?\u201d Here is a checklist to help you orient your requirements and narrow down your scope:<\/p>\n Also, when you are looking for rooms\/apartments\/houses, please note the regulations on the following items:<\/p>\n For more information about the housing search process and things to consider before you sign your lease, read more\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n After you have a basic idea of what kind of housing you are looking for, start your searching and take advantage of the following resources:<\/p>\n General Housing Search Engines:<\/strong><\/p>\n 自慰视频 My VU Classifieds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n VU Off-campus Referral Service<\/strong><\/a>: (VUNET ID and password required when logging in)<\/p>\n ISSS Facebook Page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Information from your school\/college\/department:<\/strong> Contact your program coordinator to see if they know available housing sources.<\/p>\n Neighborhoods in Nashville can be roughly divided into:\u00a0Midtown, Downtown, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Elliston Place, Belmont Blvd, Edgehill, West End<\/strong>,\u00a012th<\/sup>\u00a0South,<\/strong>\u00a0the Gulch<\/strong>, Sobro, Germantown, Berry Hill, East Nashville, Opryland, Sylvan Park, 8th<\/sup>\u00a0Ave S., etc. The ones marked bold are familiar neighborhoods for 自慰视频 students and scholars.<\/p>\n You can also click the following links for more information:<\/p>\n Visit Music City Neighborhoods<\/a><\/p>\n Nashville Guru Neighborhoods<\/a><\/p>\n Nashville Guru Moving to Nashville Guide<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n When you are about to sign the lease with your landlord or housing agent, it is usually at the end of your house hunting. However, leases can be tricky. Bear in mind the following tips when you sign your lease:<\/p>\n At the same time, ask your landlord or housing agent the following questions to make sure that you are clear about your rights and responsibilities (and double-check if they are on the lease):<\/p>\n In all circumstances, please be careful and\u00a0review the terms of your lease agreement before you sign it.<\/p>\nRoom-hunting Checklist<\/h2>\n
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Recommendations on Housing Sources<\/h2>\n
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Read the Lease & Ask Your Landlord<\/h2>\n
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Rights as A Renter<\/h2>\n