Find the best area for you — sorted by popularity with students.
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Historic streets, Hyde Park cafes, and a stronger neighborhood feel than the core
Best for nightlife, internships, newer apartments, and being close to everything
Closer to the river and foothills trails, with a quieter feel than downtown
Good value zone with larger homes and easier parking than the campus core
Practical pick with bus links, grocery access, and more budget-friendly options
Quieter residential streets with a local feel and easier day-to-day living
More elevated, calmer, and residential, with quick access back to downtown and campus
Near the city core but a touch less hectic, with straightforward routes to campus
Industrial-to-residential fringe with newer stock and quick links into downtown
