26 Aug TRU Housing Options Limited? Find a Kamloops Apartment Rental Near Campus
If you’ll be starting classes at Thompson Rivers University in September and still haven’t found housing at TRU, you’re not alone. This time of year, many students frantically scramble to search for Kamloops apartments when they realize they’ve left their university housing application too late. Student housing has been open for applications since spring, so available spaces are limited. Finding an apartment near campus is the next best option and few apartment rentals are as close to TRU as McGill Ridge Apartments.
Are There Many Apartments Near Thompson Rivers University?
There are a few newer apartments near Thompson Rivers University, but much of what’s available are older apartment rentals.
McGill Ridge Apartments is a newer six-building apartment rental community located just steps from Thompson Rivers University. Students can leave their apartment and be on campus within a few minutes, making it easy to get to classes, return home between lectures, use campus facilities, or participate in activities without relying on a vehicle or transit.
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Off-Campus Apartments Offer More Freedom
TRU housing can be an excellent choice, particularly for new students who have moved to the city to study. However, on-campus housing offers fewer choices and can be a little restrictive for students who prefer more independence.
If you’re having trouble finding the right university housing, a Kamloops apartment rental near TRU provides:
- More apartment choices
- Independence and privacy
- Choice to live by yourself or rent a 2 bedroom and choose your own roommate
- Your own kitchen and living space
- Greater flexibility and fewer restrictions so you can live life as an adult on your own terms
- Separation between school life and home life which is conducive to personal satisfaction and more focused study
Apartment Choices at McGill Ridge
McGill Ridge Apartments rents studios, 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom plus study and two bedroom apartments to accommodate a student’s unique living preferences.
- Studio
A good, economical choice if you want a private space, don’t have many furnishings, and don’t require a separate bedroom. - 1 Bedroom
A good choice if you prefer the privacy of a separate bedroom and want enough living space for more furnishings or occasional entertaining. - 1 Bedroom Plus Study
Ideal if you value having a standalone office or study room. - 2 Bedroom
Perfect for students who want to share expenses while enjoying the companionship of another student.
All of our apartments, regardless of size, come with stainless steel appliances, plank flooring, a balcony or patio and personal storage. Each of our buildings has a shared fitness room with cardio and strength training equipment.
Live in an Apartment Steps from TRU
If you’re looking at Kamloops apartments near Thompson Rivers University, McGill Ridge Apartments offers an unbeatable location with many modern apartment and building amenities. Our close proximity to the university makes McGill Ridge Apartments popular with TRU students and university employees.