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DISCLAIMER
The College of Charleston and the Residence Life and Housing Department (the “College”) offer this off-campus housing site
and the listings and information contained on this site as a service to our students. It is our hope that this site will
facilitate their search for suitable housing and compatible roommates.
With respect to off campus housing the College is acting only as an on-line host for rental listings in the Charleston Area and for students seeking roommates. THE COLLEGE DOES NOT MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION ABOUT ANY PERSON OR ANY LISTED RENTAL PROPERTY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE APPROPRIATENESS OF THE RENT OR OTHER TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT, THE SAFETY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE THE RENTAL PROPERTY IS LOCATED, THE REPUTATION OF THE LANDLORD, OR ANY OTHER CONSIDERATION THAT MAY ENTER INTO YOUR DECISION-MAKING. In specific, the College --
TO STUDENT RENTERS: By using the information listed on this site, users understand and agree that they are assuming all of the same risks that they would encounter by responding to any other housing advertisement available through a non-College source. Students are urged to check all postings for accuracy and suitability before making their decisions. Financial arrangement and all other rental terms are responsibilities to be negotiated between individual renters and their landlords or their property management companies. The College urges renters to personally examine the rental property to ensure it meets their living standards and to carefully read any rental contract to ensure they fully understand all obligations before signing. If you need help understanding the terms and conditions of a rental contract, please seek the assistance of an attorney, a family member, or some other competent person you trust who may be able to assist you. WHILE THIS SITE OFFERS YOU TOOLS TO ASSIST YOU IN THIS EVALUATION, THIS SITE IS NOT PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. THE SITE SHOULD NOT BE DEEMED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR SEEKING LEGAL ADVICE FROM AN ATTORNEY OR AS A REASON NOT TO CONSULT WITH OTHERS WHO CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE TO YOU. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOCATING AND SECURING SUITABLE OFF CAMPUS HOUSING RESTS WITH THE STUDENT. TO LANDLORDS: By posting on this website you agree to comply with College non-discrimination policy and with all applicable city, state, and federal laws including, but not limited to, non-discrimination laws. YOU AGREE NOT TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY PERSON BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, DISABILITY, FAMILIAL STATUS (CHILDREN), AGE, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, STUDENT STATUS, OR SOURCE OF INCOME. YOU AGREE THAT STUDENTS WILL BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND CIVILITY AT ALL TIMES. TO LANDLORDS AND ROOMMATES. By posting on this website you also acknowledge and agree that (a) the College is not responsible for renting any of the listed properties or assuming the rent obligations of any renter for any purpose; (b) the College has the right, in its sole and absolute discretion, to refuse or cancel any listing at any time, or to discontinue this service at any time, and to any of the foregoing for any reason or no reason; and (c) the College is not responsible for damages, loss of income, or any other loss or damage arising from the listing or refusal to list any property, or the removal of any name or property from the listing, or for any non-intentional error that might appear in any listing. A PDF version of this disclaimer is also available.
Online Safety:
The Residence Life and Housing webpage offers information that is provided by the public. When using our site,
be aware that some people may use the information posted on our site for fraudulent purposes. Watch for an email in which the scammer
represents him/herself as international trying to secure housing. The scammer offers to send funds in the form of a check or money
order, and then requests that you cash the check or money order at your local bank and return to him/her any remaining balance from
the check or money order. For more information, about online fraud visit
To contact the Off-Campus Housing staff, you can call us at (843)953-4903, email us at reslife@cofc.edu, or visit the Off-Campus Housing Office. We are located in the Department of Residence Life and Housing at 40 Coming Street on the second floor. Office hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm from Monday to Friday. Stay in Touch! Our Staff: We look forward to serving you!
The Off-Campus Listings below are grouped in 4 categories: Available Rental Properties Maps can be looked up by entering the address into  top Off-Campus Housing   As your explore housing options, consider the convenience and amenities of our on-campus apartment communities. Apartments are open continuously from August to May. Students must have earned 30 cumulative hours to qualify for apartment living. George Street Apartments Full apartments for 250 co-ed upperclassmen. Each fully furnished apartment has three to five single bedrooms with full-size beds, living room, and carpet throughout all living areas. Warren Place A co-ed complex consisting of three buildings (1 Warren, 10 Warren, and 20 Warren Street) for 287 upperclassmen in apartments with two, three, four, or five bedrooms. All bedrooms are single occupancy with full-size beds, living room, kitchen and carpet throughout all living areas. Kelly House A four-story building for 236 upperclassmen. Each fully furnished apartment offers a kitchen, living room, single and double bedrooms, and carpet throughout all living areas. Features and floors plans of these apartments can be found in our Information Booklet. For information on how to apply for housing, go to Information on Housing Sign-up for Returning Students (PPT).
The key to a successful search is being prepared. Before you begin, consider your priorities (price, location, transportation, roommate). After you have worked out some of the basics, there are a number of places to search. top Off-Campus Housing NOTE: Duplicate listings (the same property listed in more than one category) are not allowed and will not be placed online. There's been an increase in occurrences of scams lately, namely pertaining to money orders from scammers posing as international students. Please make sure you review our warning about these possibilities located at the top of this page.
Personal property items typically covered include clothing, furniture, textbooks, computers, electronic devices, bicycles, musical instruments, and sports equipment. If you are studying abroad, several companies offer worldwide personal property coverage. Insurance for items in storage is also available for purchase. Renter’s insurance coverage usually includes losses from theft, fire, flood, vandalism, natural disasters, and accidental damage. Automobiles and accessories (ex. car stereos and GPS devices), motorcycles, boats, firearms, artwork, currency, and contact lenses are examples of items usually not covered by these policies. A full description of property items that are covered or uncovered, limited coverage, and special provisions will be detailed in the insurance company’s policy booklet. As a student, you may be covered under your parent’s homeowner’s policy. We recommend that you check with your insurance agent to see if you are covered, or if an additional “rider” is needed to add renter’s coverage or to insure specific expensive personal property such as jewelry. Be sure to ask about the deductible, as insurance companies specializing in renter’s insurance for students may offer lower deductibles. Replacement cost coverage will reimburse you for the actual dollar amount needed to replace the covered items in the event of loss or damage. Typically a one-time premium provides the policy holder coverage for a twelve month period. While we do not endorse a particular company, the names of several companies that offer personal property insurance products are listed here for your convenience: C.T. Lowndes & Company National Student Services, Inc. Student Insurance Group, LLC
 Links to local companies. top Off-Campus Housing  Listed are some things to consider to help you make your decision and keep track of your information. top Off-Campus Housing Residence Life and Housing is always looking for ways to improve our services for students. These evaluations help our staff to list properties from reliable and trustworthy landlords. We appreciate your assistance by filling out any of the following evaluations: Landlord and Off-Campus Living Experience. Off-Campus Housing Services, Off-Campus Search Experience. top Off-Campus HousingCopyright © College of Charleston. All Rights Reserved. 66 George Street Charleston, SC 29424 (843) 953-5507 | |||||||||||||||||
