Frequently Asked Questions

TheOffCampus.com staff decided to update the layout and feel of TheOffCampus.com for a number of reasons:

1. Delivers on a singular value proposition in a world-class way

2. Simple, intuitive, and anticipates needs

3. Exceeds expectations

4. Emotionally resonates

5. Changes the user’s life for the better

No. Use of TheOffCampus.com is absolutely free to use.

Student renters can view, compare, and contact owners of local houses and apartments for rent, in order to find that perfect off-campus house.

Real estate agents, commercial property managers, landlords, and homeowners can post one or multiple houses for rent for free. There is no charge to use the site.

Only FEATURED listings are displayed on the MAP. To change your listing to a Featured Listing, EDIT your listing and select the FEATURED option.

Yes, although regular use of TheOffCampus.com is free to use, we recommend highlighting and featuring your property for rent by use of a Featured Listing to TheOffCampus.com. While submitting a new listing or editing an existing listing, check off the FEATURED LISTING box to feature your property.

If you have questions or need help, send an email to support@TheOffCampus.com and we’ll be glad to help.

Listing a house for rent is an easy process:

1. Login or Register for an account

2. At top of page, click on Submit.

3. Enter the property information

In order to register for an account at TheOffCampus.com, use the following steps:

1. At top of page, click on Register for an Account

2. Enter all of the required information (username, email address, and agree to the terms of service)

3. Click Register

4. Check your email for your password

5. Enter your username and password on the Login page

A regular listing will be displayed for 45 days on TheOffCampus.com. After 45 days, your listing will be SAVED in your account for use at a later time or to re-list it.

Sure. We’re happy to assist local business owners with getting the word out about their services. Contact support@theoffcampus.com for more information.

We’re always looking for good developers to help with the upkeep and maintenance of a site like TheOffCampus.com. Send us an email if you’re willing to pitch in.

Financially, TheOffCampus.com takes time and energy to keep up and running. Any contribution you can make will help keeping TheOffCampus.com free to use.

Do you look at listings if they don’t include pictures? Well neither do most students. Take a minute to snap a few or more pictures of your property for rent. It will help rent your property faster and will show potential renters exactly why your property is the one they want to live in.

Sure, modify away:

1. Login to your account

2. Go to your Properties to see all of your current, saved, and pending listings

3. Click on the Edit button of the listing you would like to edit

4. Edit away

5. Make sure you save your listing after you are finished

Yes,

1. Login to your account

2. Go to your Properties to see all of your current, saved, and pending listings

3. Click the EDIT button of the listing you would like to re-list.

4. Change the top button from SAVED to PUBLISH.

5. Click Save.

Yes,

1. Sometimes, someone drops out of a group and the group then has to fill the vacancy.
2. Homeowners sometimes rent out single rooms in their houses.

Yes, list the entire apartment complex for rent for FREE.

However, if you would like to feature your property, there are paid options to highlight and feature your property that will help you rent your house faster, for more rent, and with higher quality tenants.