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Campus Spotlight

What Students Are Checking Out.

A rotating look at the listings getting attention now — from campus favorites to fresh updates and Head of Class placements.

Campus Faves

Most Clicked Right Now

Properties students are tapping into most — calls, tours, apply links, and email interest.

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Sherwood & Forest Arms Apartments

Davis market

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Alvarado Parkside

Davis market

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Fresh Drops

Scroll-Stoppers

Listings students are clicking into most while browsing and comparing options.

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Sherwood & Forest Arms Apartments

Davis market

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Alvarado Parkside

Davis market

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Head of Class

Premium placements for properties that want the biggest, boldest campus visibility.

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Head of Class Spots Are Opening Soon

The gold spotlight is ready for the first standout properties near campus.

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Claim the Front Row

Head of Class listings get the biggest card, gold treatment, and extra homepage attention.

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Once a property upgrades, it can rotate through this spotlight across the homepage.

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Student Housing Shift

Why Students Are Choosing Off-Campus

Students are looking beyond a bed. They are comparing privacy, independence, commute, cost, amenities, and whether a place supports school-life balance.

More Privacy and Control: Student housing preference coverage consistently points to private bedrooms, bathrooms, and flexible living setups as major decision drivers for off-campus renters.
Space, Kitchens, and Roommate Economics: Shared apartments can give students more room, a real kitchen, and the ability to split rent, utilities, groceries, and parking decisions with roommates.
Amenities That Match Daily Student Life: Industry polling and student-housing reporting often highlight high-speed Wi-Fi, study areas, fitness/wellness spaces, laundry, parking, and pet-friendly options as high-value amenities.