Hi everyone, I’ll be starting my doctoral program next fall at UConn, Storrs campus, and I would like to know when should I start the apartment hunting. Here where I live (ND) you should start 2 months before your desired moving date because that's when the listings are posted. But not sure if this is true at Ct, and also because it will be a long-distance moving, I’m not sure when to start looking.

Also, if you know about a place that it's available, feel free to share it. I'm looking for a 2-bedroom pet-friendly apartment, preferably with laundry in the unit, with a budget of 1,900 (if that's realistic). I'll be able to commute, so I’m open to Hartford, East Hartford, Manchester, and vicinities.

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kaw027 t1_jairajr wrote on March 1, 2023 at 6:59 PM

You’ll probably get more/better responses if you post in r/connecticut also, if you weren’t already planning on doing so. That said your budget seems realistic from what I’ve been seeing lately

LingonberryCreepy987 OP t1_jaisd6m wrote on March 1, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Thanks, I’ll post it there

nutmegnellie t1_jais2if wrote on March 1, 2023 at 7:04 PM

You can also look in Vernon and Ellington which will be a little closer for your commute. If you submit an application and it is approved, they can put you on a waitlist for your move in date. (I used to working as a leasing consultant)

LingonberryCreepy987 OP t1_jaiso9k wrote on March 1, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Thanks, I'll look into those areas too.

inthesummerheat t1_jaiyje8 wrote on March 1, 2023 at 7:45 PM

That price range definitely seems feasible! I'd probably look primarily in Manchester and Vernon. I was renting a 1 bedroom pet friendly unit with laundry for 1440 last year before buying my house, so I imagine you'd be able to find a two bedroom in your price range. No harm in looking in advance and giving them your move in date to be waitlisted

Edit: forgot to say that I was renting in Manchester

Otaku3times t1_jajl2xr wrote on March 1, 2023 at 10:03 PM

No advice but congrats on a Doctoral program

TonysPants t1_jak0xoy wrote on March 1, 2023 at 11:53 PM

You can look in Willimantic, Willington, Coventry and Ashford (more out in the woods). I had quite a few friends living in Willimantic through grad school -- lots of houses / duplexes around. You might find other graduate students in r/UConn and you could email the graduate student senate for advice on finding a place.

Cutlasss t1_jak4gwo wrote on March 2, 2023 at 12:18 AM

It's not smart, IMO, to live in Hartford and go to school in Storrs. It'll take you at least 45min to an hour for the trip.

uconnhuskyforever t1_jakadf8 wrote on March 2, 2023 at 1:02 AM

Congrats! Most UConn grad students don’t live in apartments that undergrads are looking for so while under grads are looking now, many people aren’t even commuted to a grad school under the summer months. Lots live in Manchester, definitely some Vernon, and Willimantic is also popular and probably cheapest though do your research before committing. Some neighborhoods are safer than others. UConn has an office of off campus housing - they may be able to help too! Also you could ask your program. Often times grads find others in the same program to live with.