This is a tough one, and is dependent on your price range, whether you want a roommate and whether you want to walk to campus or you are willing to drive.

Finding a Roommate

If you are looking for a roommate, we recommend that you contact future classmates via Facebook.  We have established a Facebook group for your class, MUSC PA Class of 2013.  Additionally, MUSC offers some web resources to contact future/current students regarding roommates: http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/housing/roommatesearch.html.

And throughout the spring, MUSC offers ‘Roommate Finder Parties’ where you can get together and meet potential roommates.  Check this website for updated information regarding these parties: http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/housing/

Finding a place to live

Living downtown (especially within walking/biking distance) will offer a ton of convenience, but will likely cost you more than if you chose to live off the peninsula. You may offset high rent by finding several roommates to split up bills. Downtown parking spots are very limited, so you should make sure to ask about parking availability when you’re looking for a place.

West Ashley and James Island are two convenient locations which may offer lower rents and better parking.  Commutes range from 5-20 minutes depending on location.  Housing near highway 17 in west ashley or off the James Island Connector offer the most commuting convenience.

Additional Resources

Check out Pad Mapper to find the location of local apartments, houses and rooms for rent: http://www.padmapper.com/

We would love to provide advice about where to live.  Please feel free to contact current students by clicking the “Contact” tab at the top of the page and sending an email, or just ask on the MUSC PA Class of 2013 Facebook group.