20 May Why Apply for Thompson Rivers University Housing in Spring, Not Summer?
If you’re looking for Thompson Rivers University housing on-campus or in the private rental market, location, the monthly rental cost, and amenities are likely foremost in your mind. However, the timing of your rental application is equally important and often overlooked.
What Is the Best Time to Apply for Thompson Rivers University Housing?
In Kamloops, April, May and June are the best months for students looking to secure housing at TRU or in a private apartment rental close to TRU. During this time, students usually have more opportunities to compare options, choose preferred layouts and plan ahead before the rush begins.
By July and August, housing availability on or near campus is extremely limited.
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Students applying during the spring months are able to:
- Explore more on-campus options
- Have more off-campus apartment rentals to choose from
- Eliminate the stress of finding an apartment at the last minute
- Take time preparing a personal budget
- Plan their move and furniture purchases carefully
- Avoid hasty decisions that become necessary when applying late
Waiting Until August Usually Does Not Save Money
One common misconception is that waiting until late summer will save money. In reality, most rental apartments operate on fixed 12-month lease terms regardless of when students sign the lease.
For example, a lease secured in May will be effective from May-to-May, while a lease signed in August will still require a 12-month commitment from August-to-August. Waiting does not reduce the overall one-year lease commitment. Similarly, if you apply late for Thompson Rivers University housing, you’ll still have to commit to a lease that lasts the entire academic year.
Delaying your search adds more financial pressure because there will be:
- Fewer on-campus or off-campus housing options available
- Less time to compare apartment amenities
- Increased moving stress during August
- Pressure to accept whatever is available
At McGill Ridge Apartments, we strongly encourage our student tenants who plan to attend the September academic year to view an apartment and sign a lease in April, May or June. That advice holds true for both university residences and the private market and is also true for students planning to attend the summer term before they start the full academic year. A spring leasing cycle is the most common for our TRU student tenants.
Living Near TRU Simplifies Student Life
Living near TRU can help reduce commuting stress, simplify daily routines and make it easier to stay connected to campus throughout the semester.
McGill Ridge Apartments, a 6-building apartment community, is just steps to campus. Our tenants enjoy professionally-managed apartment living in a location that is convenient for classes, studying, shopping, services, entertainment and quick access to nature.
Apply Early at McGill Ridge Apartments
Students attending TRU for the academic year starting in September should apply at McGill Ridge Apartments in April, May or June. Students planning for summer-term studies may want to apply earlier in the spring, as many student leases are secured well before summer begins.
Check current availability and apply early while options remain available!