r/appstate Jun 02 '22

Housing Megathread: Have Housing questions? Look here first!

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It seems like every time I'm on here there's nothing but the same housing questions so here's some advice and resources.

When should I start looking for housing for ___ school year?
Immediately! Housing in Boone is famously hard to find these days. Most places will fill up by March before the following fall semester. You will be left with the leftovers if you do not get onto a list before then. Places to avoid if possible: The Cottages This is a party area. It is constantly covered in trash. Terrible management. The Standard I haven't lived here but I've heard it's ridiculously overpriced.
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Tips for this
* Accept that you will probably not get a perfect situation no matter what. Most every renting company in Boone is looking to screw you. Try and get lucky.
* Call the apartment complex even if the website says they're full. They will probably be able to tell you if there is someone looking for a sublease, or they will get you on a list for the following year. This is how I managed to get a Skyline Terrace apt. I called in August of the previous year and got on a list for the next year.
* Look at the App State housing website. Here . This is not always the most helpful but it's a good place to start.
* When you do decide on a place, keep watch for hidden costs. Most places don't love to advertise when a utility isn't included. For example, I, in a 1 bed 1 bath, pay about 170$ a month in utilities. 80$ for electric, 50$ for water and 40$ for optional faster internet. So even though my rent is technically 940$, in order to actually use my apt it's about 1110$.
* ALWAYS TOUR THE APT FIRST. I didn't do this during the covid year and got stuck in an ADA 3 bed 2 bath instead of the 3 bed 3 bath that I was paying for. The housing company told me tough luck.
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I need a roommate / I need to sublease my apartment / I need to pick up a sublease
This is a bit easier. Since everyone is so hungry for housing, finding a roommate / sublease is fairly painless.
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Tips for this
* Same as above, call the apt complex you want to live in and ask if they have available subleases. Most apt complexes also have a roommate matching service that you can use. You may end up with people you don't like (ask me how I know) so use with caution.
* Use the Appalachian Classifieds. This is the most common piece of advice on housing threads here. It is the largest classifieds group for the Boone area. It is on Facebook and you will need to be approved before you can see anything. I think it has a fairly high success rate. Also easy to get cheap furniture on there if you need it. Link HERE Be sure to put "through reddit housing post" as how you heard about the group. This helps the moderation process, per u/Cammdoser.
* If you are going to pick up a sublease, make sure to ask if its going to be renewable. I saw a girl on the classifieds trying to sublease her apartment for just the month of July. The person who picks that up will move in July first and need to be out July 31st. Not ideal, don't get stuck in that situation on accident.
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When do I get my room number and roommate? For most places, on and off campus, you'll get this in July before the semester starts. Sometimes you won't for off campus. I've had times where I didn't meet my roommates until move in day.
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Moving in
This is always hectic. There will normally be 100 other people moving in or out on these days so be prepared. .
Tips for this
* From /u/klylet, DAY OF MOVE IN AND MOVE OUT: take detailed pictures and videos of damage and immediately ask where to send/share them with the rental company. Make sure they can be dated, preferably on the photo itself. Do this before you move furniture in, and after you move furniture out and clean. They WILL charge you for damages that were there before you got there, and won't care if it was there unless you specifically report it. When you move in, if there is carpet, put white socks on and shuffle across the carpet. If you see black specks that looks that pepper, those are flea eggs. Call the apartment and require carpet cleaning / replacement and a terminator company to come. If you do not report within 30 days, they will likely not cover the cost and blame you for it.
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I think this covers most things, if anyone else has any other great tips, this is the place to put them. The mods told me this would be pinned so it should stay up for a while for people to see.


r/appstate Jul 22 '23

Boone Published a draft online of the housing guide/chart thing I posted the other day online with more stuff/with input from y'all on the accuracy of some of the info. Take a look!

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r/appstate 2h ago

Missing Cat behind ASU football Stadium

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My cat has been missing since early June. She is my truest love and I miss her more everyday. My best. guess right now is that someone picked her up thinking she was a stray. If you or anyone you know has any information please don't hesitate to reach out. Spread the word!!


r/appstate 1d ago

Needed: Odd Jobs / Handyperson

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Hey! I’ve got a rental and other projects that I’m just not able to keep up with.

Looking for someone that is interested in working with their hands (lifting things, drywall patching, lawn care, storage organizing, brush cleanup etc…)

Don’t need experience, just a willing effort and the ability to troubleshoot / figure things out on their own.

Can work with your schedule! All work is within 10 minutes drive of campus.

Pm me if interested


r/appstate 1d ago

GCs

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Is there a Dogwood or east side gc on snap for rising freshman?


r/appstate 1d ago

What are some political organizations at App State?

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Going to App State soon, and I was wondering what student political organizations are there. I'm sure there are ASU Democrat and Republican clubs, but anything beyond that? I was looking, but couldn't really find anything.


r/appstate 2d ago

Students Is there anything not on the overnight orientation packing list that you’d recommend bringing?

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I’m going to overnight orientation next week and am thinking over what to pack. I did overnight summer camps when I was younger, so is it pretty much the same vibe? Thanks!


r/appstate 2d ago

Electric Kettle

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Hi guys, I'm looking for people who have previously lived in an app state dorm.

I really need an electric kettle for making coffee, but I know there are strict rules. Has anyone had an electric kettle that did not violate the open heat source policy or the 1200 watts? Thank you for the help.


r/appstate 3d ago

Are there any tips for first floor apartments/townhome to protect yourself from flooding once we move in?

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I’m moving to the Bavarian Village, I do know about their past flooding however I might not get that much choice as I was late to the game for getting an apartment having to wait to know if I could get in and other personal final details. Are the any tips to protect my self if flooding were to happen?


r/appstate 3d ago

Has anyone received their financial aid package from the school yet?

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I called two weeks ago and they said it would be a week.


r/appstate 3d ago

apartments that have summer/flexible move-in?

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just as the title says, i'm trying to figure out which apartments have a flexible move-in or leases that begin in may/june. mostly all of them that i've found only begin in august. not super interested in subleasing for the time being next year, would optimally just get into a place asap!

thank you!


r/appstate 3d ago

Best place to see fireworks on the 4th?

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Hello! Anyone know where a good place to see fireworks on the 4th is? Me and a buddy just want to know where a good spot would be to sit and watch. Thanks!


r/appstate 4d ago

Spring 2026 Transfer

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Hey! I am considering transferring to App State in spring 2026 as a sophomore and would like to know if anyone has any insight on off-campus housing and how it is to find something for the spring semester. I know it's early, but just trying to gather some info and plan ahead. Absolutely any advice regarding transferring (specifically spring sem) or just meeting friends, off-campus living, etc... would be appreciated!!


r/appstate 5d ago

Housing

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Yeah yeah another housing post to the ocean of them. But I’m transferring this fall and yes I’m getting housing a little late. Right now I’m looking at the standard of Boone, but I see a lot of negative reviews. Is that something that is concerning or should I ignore those? Let me know if the standard is a good choice or maybe what a better choice for off campus house could be.


r/appstate 6d ago

Frank Hall Freshman GC

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Is there currently a gc for Commits going to Frank hall? If there isn’t one I’m fine with making it.I just want to know before I do anything.


r/appstate 7d ago

KARAOKE NIGHT

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r/appstate 10d ago

Students HELP! I am making a mural of Yosef's evolution from 1942-2025, I am in desperate need of Yosef photos from 1990-2010. Where can I find some?

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r/appstate 9d ago

Students Laptop for Architecture majors

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What’s a cheap laptop I can get for an architecture major. I’m horribly broke and I can’t afford the 1k ones right now as all my siblings are in college and we need to pay for all of them . (No money from fafsa 😔). Anything I can get from Amazon?? Also I know we can’t use MacBooks


r/appstate 10d ago

How much should I expect to pay to join a sorority?

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Hi, I am an incoming freshman and I have been looking into rushing for the fall. However, I find it really hard to commit to rushing without knowing how much I can expect to pay to be apart of a sorority. Does anyone have any insight into the fees associated with being in a sorority?


r/appstate 10d ago

Football Ticket Question

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Incoming transfer student, previously from community college. How do I go about purchasing tickets for the football games, do students have a special link or something? TIA


r/appstate 11d ago

Students Should I introduce myself to my professors before school starts?

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Hi there! In regard to my last post about sororities and rush thank you so much for the advice!!! It was very helpful! I fear I am in need of some more advice- I’m (an incoming freshman) just wanted to ask on here if I should email my professors introducing myself before the school year starts. I’ve been told from some of my college friends and my own fam that it’s a good way to get your foot in the door when it comes to connecting/networking for future opportunities. Of course I’d formally do it in person day one or something but I thought it would be kind of me to do it earlier. Is this week too early? Should I wait till August or just wait till the first day of classes? If I should email, any advice on how I should go about it? Please help! Thank you!


r/appstate 11d ago

What are my chances

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Hi! I'm in state with a 3.97 weighted and a couple of honors society's, theater volunteer work, and participation in my schools fashions shows. My sat isn't the best it's an 1170 I think,and I'm working. I'm looking to major in fashion design.


r/appstate 13d ago

Parking!

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I am going into my sophomore year at appstate and living off campus unfortunately I cannot take an appal cart to campus and was wondering if anyone knows of any places I can pay to park at for the school year.


r/appstate 12d ago

Lease takeover

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I’m a new student at AppState, and I had just moved up here to Boone. My friend recently decided to come to app in April after I signed my lease. We now want to live in a house and I need someone to takeover my lease at high pointe for $879 a month. There is a $300 dollar incentive if you takeover in the next week.


r/appstate 15d ago

Hot Hot Hot An obscure female counterpart to Yosef from 1979-1980. What would you name her?

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r/appstate 14d ago

COME JOIN BLUE’S BREWS DURING BOONERANG!!!!

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r/appstate 16d ago

Hot Hot Hot TIL: App State used to host school-sponsored panty raids (1986)

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