Frequently asked questions

Finding housing is simple with Off-Campus Universe. Our platform curates listings tailored for students across a wide variety of neighborhoods and communities near colleges and universities nationwide.

You can search by filters such as price range, number of bedrooms, lease length, pet-friendly units, and more. Each listing includes detailed descriptions, photos, amenities, landlord information, and even estimated walk or bike times to campus. We also feature move-in-ready apartments that align with the academic calendar, making it easy to secure housing for the Fall and Spring terms.

Whether you're looking for a studio apartment, a private bedroom in a shared house, or a fully furnished short-term rental, you’ll find options that fit your student lifestyle. New listings are added daily, and our interactive map view helps you visualize location and proximity to key spots like grocery stores, transit lines, and campus resources.

Visit our Property Listings page to start browsing and lock in your ideal rental today.

Off-Campus Universe offers two powerful tools to help students find compatible roommates.

First, join our Roommate Group Chat, where you can post roommate requests, connect with other students in real-time, and explore shared housing opportunities. It’s a great solution for those who want informal matches and faster conversations.

Second, use our Roommate Profile Matcher, which allows you to create a personal profile based on your housing preferences, lifestyle habits (quiet, outgoing, etc.), rent budget, move-in timeline, and gender preferences.

Our system uses this information to recommend potential matches with other verified students. It’s ideal for new students, international students, or anyone looking for trustworthy, university-affiliated roommates. You can communicate via private chat and explore profiles that align with your criteria.

Start your search today or return any time to adjust your roommate filters. Find your match before the next leasing cycle begins!

We accept a diverse range of listings that are safe, accessible, and suited for the needs of students seeking off-campus housing. These include individual rooms, private units, shared apartments, furnished student sublets, short-term rentals, and full homes that cater to group living such as roommates or student organizations.

To better serve students, we encourage properties that are within a reasonable proximity to campus. Walkable or bikeable distance to school, or easy access to public transportation, is especially beneficial for student convenience and safety.

All listings must feature quality images, accurate rent pricing, and complete amenity details (such as laundry, internet, air conditioning, and parking availability). We ask all hosts to comply with local housing laws and safety standards.

As an independent housing platform not affiliated with any university or its partners, we do not use school branding or licensed marks. However, our mission is to support students by making off-campus options more transparent and accessible. Premium listings that include full descriptions, video tours, and move-in details typically receive higher engagement and lease faster.

Whether you’re a student subletting a room, an individual landlord, or a property manager with multiple units, listing on Off-Campus Universe is easy, fast, and highly visible. Just head to our “Add a Listing” page, select your account type, and fill out the details — including photos, rent price, lease dates, amenities, and what makes your rental appealing to students. All listings are reviewed and go live once approved.

We offer two individual listing plans:

• Standard Listing Perfect for single units or student sublets. Includes listing page visibility, dashboard access, and live support.

• Featured Listing Includes homepage placement, email spotlight, Instagram promotion, and top priority in search results.

For property managers or landlords with multiple units, we also offer Multi-Unit Packages:

• Package 1: For 1–5 listings

• Package 2: For 6–10 listings

• Package 3: For 11–15 listings

All multi-unit packages include:

• A custom-branded microsite

• Quarterly Instagram promos & email campaigns

• Highlighted listings on the search page

• Student referrals

Extra listings beyond 15 can be added, and properties can be rotated year-round. This setup is ideal for managers serving student-dense neighborhoods near campuses nationwide.

📩 Email owenconrad@offcampus-universe.com to get started.

Yes! Our interactive map view is a top feature for students searching around the school area. It lets you browse housing options based on distance to campus, location within DPS patrol zones, public transit stops, grocery stores, and hotspots like Trader Joe’s or the Village. You can filter listings by rent, number of rooms, lease term, and pet policy. Verified listings are pinned on the map, and you can hover to preview pricing, photos, and available move-in dates.

The tool is especially helpful for incoming students or those unfamiliar with LA’s geography. Want to live within a 5-minute bike ride to Leavey Library or be close to the Lyon Center? The map makes it visual and easy. You can also draw custom search areas, which is useful if you're targeting blocks near Greek Row or Jefferson Blvd. Mobile-friendly and integrated with our full listings—this view helps you find housing that fits your lifestyle and schedule.

At Off-Campus Universe, we don’t just list your property — we promote it through a dedicated network of student channels to ensure it gets maximum exposure. Your listing is automatically positioned at the top of our property listings page, where students search daily. From there, we push it further with a custom Instagram feature on our page that includes tags, story mentions, and carousel posts.

We also share listings across active student community groups on platforms like Instagram and Snapchat, giving you direct visibility to a broad network of students. In addition, your listing may be featured in a weekly email campaign that reaches thousands of students subscribed to housing alerts and roommate notices.

This cross-platform strategy drives higher engagement and faster lease conversions than generic classifieds. With Off-Campus Universe, you don’t just get listed — you get marketed directly to the people actively looking.

Need help with anything? We've got you covered. Reach our support team at support@offcampus-universe.com

or use the Contact Us form on the site. We respond within 24–48 hours, and often sooner. Whether you need help editing your listing, reactivating a paused post, changing your listing photos, or fixing a payment issue, our team is here for you every step of the way.

We also assist with upgrades to featured listings, multi-unit coordination, and troubleshooting profile issues. If your listing suddenly vanished or needs special formatting, we’ll help. Our team works daily with landlords, property managers, and student subletters, so we understand the unique needs of student housing and the importance of clear, accurate listings.

You won’t get outsourced or canned answers — we’re focused on making your property stand out and ensuring your experience is seamless.

Absolutely. Off-Campus Universe is student-focused, and we use direct channels to ensure listings reach students who are actively searching. Your listing will be included in our weekly email digest, which goes out to undergrads, grad students, and transfer students looking for housing. Listings also appear on our Instagram Stories and are highlighted in our “New This Week” series to keep things fresh and visible.

Additionally, we share listings in active student housing groups on Instagram and Snapchat, providing direct access to engaged student communities. Our team also runs targeted ads during peak leasing periods, giving your property even more exposure when demand is highest.

We don’t just host your listing — we help it stand out in a crowded market.

Definitely. We love spotlighting great properties on Instagram and through our email blasts, especially if your listing is photo-rich or located in a prime student housing area. If your listing has high-quality images, a unique layout, or offers student-friendly incentives like no deposit, free utilities, or short-term flexibility, it has a strong chance of being selected.

Our creative team may turn your listing into an Instagram Reel, Story, or carousel feature — often reaching thousands of students. Some of our featured units get filled in just days.

Want to get spotlighted? Just email owenconrad@offcampus-universe.com with your listing or flag it during submission. Our editors review new entries weekly and highlight those most likely to engage. It’s your best bet to get noticed quickly in the student housing market.