Determine the best environment : house, apartment, neighborhood, location 

• There are various off-campus rental units available to you as a UWM student, including apartments, houses, duplexes and more.  

Choose roommates 

• Visit our listing service located on our Neighborhood Housing website or join our Facebook page to connect with potential roommates! 
• https://rentoffcampus.uwm.edu/listing

Create a budget 

• Keep the cost of utilities in mind, such as internet, water/sewer, heat, gas, electric, etc. 

Make a list of wants vs needs 

• What areas near campus do you want to live in? 
• What transportation factors do you need to consider?  

Set up and attend showings with landlords: Good Neighbor Program/Preferred Tenant Program

• The Good Neighbor Program between the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Neighborhood Housing Office and local property owners and managers, establishes a clear standard for property owners and managers renting to UWM students in the near-UWM neighborhood.  
• https://uwm.edu/neighborhoodhousing/good-neighbor/

Resources for Common Summer Issues: 

• You are responsible for maintaining a clean neighborhood! 
• You can sign up for text reminders the day before their trash/recycling will be picked up at https://city.milwaukee.gov/News-Events/enotify.
• Request a free background check on any landlord or property from the NHO by emailing us the name and property information. 
• Dispose of bulky furniture items properly at a drop off center to avoid a citation from the City of Milwaukee!