College life may be full of memorable experiences, but many former students would say that dorm life isn’t one of them. Many students, consequently, move to off-campus student apartments as soon as possible. Although you could take on an apartment adventure on your own, there are many reasons why it's more beneficial to do so with roommates.

Why Is Living in a Student Apartment Better With Roommates?

Save Money on Rent & Utilities

When your primary focus is on school, there's no time to earn an income that supports solo living. With lower earnings, you may not be able to afford the apartment you'd like on your own. However, when you have roommates to split rent, utilities, and other costs, your options widen. You'll save on expenses and have money left over each month to save or spend as you see fit.

Less to Clean

No one wants to spend their weekends running the vacuum and mopping the floors, but regular cleaning is necessary if you want to avoid living in squalor. When you have one or two roommates, chores don't fall squarely on your shoulders. Each person can be responsible for different tasks, and you can create a chore calendar to ensure no one is stuck handling the worst chore all the time. 

Social Connections

It's normal to spend less time with old friends and speak wit family less often when in college. You’re away from home, and you may naturally disconnect. Life can be lonely if you're living alone. When you have roommates, you’ll always have someone to talk to and hang out with, even if it’s just lazing about on the couch watching movies. These connections will help to maintain mental and emotional health and reduce levels of anxiety and depression.

If you are looking for off-campus living arrangements in a student apartment, contact Limestone Square. Located across the street from the UK's medical center in Lexington, they have one- and three-bedroom units with all the basics. Their matching service will pair you with renters with similar personalities and write up per-bedroom leases. Call them today at (859) 254-0101 to learn more about their apartments for students, or visit their website to view current listings.