{"id":157,"date":"2017-08-09T12:00:33","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T17:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/?p=157"},"modified":"2017-08-09T12:00:33","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T17:00:33","slug":"finding-housing-in-cookeville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.tntech.edu\/graduate\/2017\/08\/09\/finding-housing-in-cookeville\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Housing in Cookeville"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019re from out of town, it\u2019s important to explore all of your housing options before deciding on a place to live. <\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n

Luckily, Cookeville is a really cheap place to find housing. According to <\/span>this site<\/span><\/a>, Cookeville\u2019s cost of living is decently lower than the U.S. average. In addition, Cookeville\u2019s housing costs are even lower, with an average of $526 rent for a 1-bedroom apartment. But it\u2019s important to know what will suit you best.<\/span><\/p>\n

On-Campus Housing<\/b><\/h2>\n

Some students choose to stay on-campus due to the convenience of location, safety, and low-maintenance upkeep. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited, and students who choose to stay over semester breaks can make special housing arrangements with an additional daily charge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Residence Halls<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

Tennessee Tech has on-campus <\/span>residence halls<\/span><\/a>  with semester <\/span>rates<\/span><\/a> ranging from $2,525 for a 1 person room in a traditional hall to $4,795 for a double room as a single room buyout in the new halls. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tech Village Apartments<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

Students can also choose to live in a <\/span>Tech Village Apartment<\/span><\/a>, which is designed to feel more like an apartment and less like a dorm room. The rates are also a bit cheaper than the residence halls, ranging from $1,370 for a two-bedroom split between 4 people to $5,480 for a two-bedroom for one person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Finding Housing Off-Campus<\/b><\/h2>\n

Many students choose to live in apartments or houses off-campus due to the high availability of affordable options. It\u2019s important to figure out what kind of place you\u2019re looking for by determining your preferences:<\/span><\/p>\n