Whether you want to live on campus in a residence hall, or off campus in a house, apartment, or townhome, it is important to find housing before you arrive in the United States.
Your first housing decision should be whether you want to live on campus or off campus. If you are a first-year undergraduate student at IU Bloomington, you are required to live on campus.
Renter’s insurance protects the value of the belongings you keep inside your rental property and purchasing a policy is highly encouraged for all students.
Need a place to stay for a few days when you arrive in Bloomington? We have plenty of local hotels that are convenient to the campus.
Find a hotelIU Bloomington features more than 20 residence halls and student apartment buildings. All offer on-campus dining, high-speed wireless internet, laundry facilities, fully furnished rooms, and more. You can also request to live in a learning community.
On-campus housing allows you to be close to your classes. It provides a classic college experience and sense of community among students.
Scholars who visit IU for shorter periods of time often live on campus, as well.
IU Bloomington offers several special housing options. These include Living-Learning Centers (LLCs) and thematic communities.
There are Living Learning Centers for many schools and areas of study, including the Jellison LLC for Kelley students, the Hamilton-Lugar School LLC for globally-minded students, the Civic Leaders LLC, and the Women in STEM LLC, among others.
Learn more about special housing optionsLiving off campus gives you the flexibility to stay in your apartment or house during IU breaks, the ability to cook your own meals, and the possibility of splitting costs with roommates.
When you are looking for a place to live off campus, you might first want to start with an internet search. Many apartment complexes and rental companies have online reviews, so you can read about the experiences of previous tenants. Here is a list of additional resources you might want to look at.
Look for a rental or a roommate in IU Classifieds. You’ll need to have your IU network ID set up to log in to this website.
Visit IU ClassifiedsSearch for “apartments in Bloomington, Indiana” and you’ll find many of these comprehensive sites. Most of these sites offer a map view and list price and amenities, so you can find a mix of location, price, and features that will work for you.
Check the classified ads in the local and student newspaper.
If you are currently a student or scholar at IU Bloomington, search IU Real Estate’s list of available properties. Although these properties are managed by IU, these are off-campus properties available to students, faculty, and staff.
Visit IU Real EstateIf you are a graduate student at IU Bloomington, search the Graduate and Professional Student Government’s (GPSG) housing board for vacancies.
Visit the GPSG Housing BoardIf you are a graduate student at IU Bloomington, search the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs’ listing of available rental housing.
Visit the Office of the Vice ProvostWhen shopping for an off-campus home:
Make sure you are ready to take on the responsibilities of owning a pet before you adopt.
Learn more about pet adoptionRenter’s insurance protects the value of the belongings you keep inside your rental property in case of theft, fire, or other sources of damage. It is usually not required to sign a lease, but we recommend that you purchase it. Most major insurance providers in the United States offer renter’s insurance.
