When you’re on the hunt for a new apartment for the upcoming academic year, it’s pretty typical to count heads and search for the equivalent number of bedrooms. Squad’s made up of 4 people? Pick a 4 bedroom. 5 people? A five bedroom house. 3 bedrooms? – Okay; I think we all get it.
But maybe 1-to-1 roomie-bedroom situations aren’t the only choice – or even the best choice. And that’s where a 4-bed student rental comes in; it’s got different advantages for all types of friend groups – even ones that aren’t made up of 4 people.
And while there’s nothing wrong with the 4-4 split when it comes to looking for off-campus housing, here’s why you might wanna switch up your apartment search:
Extra Room for 3 People – Literally
If it’s just three of you, that extra 4th bedroom is pretty much full of endless possibilities. We’re talking craft room, plant room, things-that-live-in-glass-habitats room. Or you could even have a dedicated study/hangout space that’s a bit more chill than the social, open vibe of the main living room.
There really is a lot to be said for having a space that’s not your bedroom but also not the main common room, and it’ll definitely help with cabin fever when January rolls around.
Space Enough for More than Four
On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are times a 4-bedroom unit might be the best choice for a group of 5. Sometimes besties prefer to share a room. Or if two of the roomies are more-than-roomies, sticking that couple into 1 of the bedrooms saves everybody money on rent and utility splits. As long as the rental has a big living room, you’ve got no worries about feeling cramped.
Spacious & Social
4-bedroom student rentals are in the best size range for a social life. It’s enough space that people can separate and socialize in smaller groups, retreat into one person’s room for games or movies, pregame in the kitchen while someone else studies across the house in your room, etc. At the same time, 4 bedrooms isn’t so big of a space that guests can creep off into personal spaces undetected or a party has enough room to get out of hand.
Choose a great location like near E State and Court or Congress and a rental that’s got a view of uptown or maybe some outdoor space, and you’ll likely have to kick your friends out occasionally just to get some chill time.
Peaceful & Private
Speaking of chill time, the same spaciousness that makes a 4-bedroom apartment a good fit for an active social life also allows everyone to have private space that actually feels private. In smaller apartments, bedrooms can feel more cramped together. And if you choose a house with a yard or an apartment with a deck, you’ve got even more spaces to spread and have some silent time. That kind of stuff is harder to find in rentals with less bedrooms.Have we got you hooked on the idea of a 4-bed yet? Check these out.