PurpleArachnid8439 t1_j9wk3cg wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:52 AM

Are you coming into UConn as new faculty? I’m staff I think there’s a program in Human Resources that can offer some advice on best housing options and towns for specific situations. Storrs itself is very student heavy on rentals. Def check any complexes you don’t want to inadvertently end up in party town lol. Storrs is part of Mansfield and wider Mansfield will have some more non-student options (tho not the cheapest) and is fine Re: safety. Willington and Ashford also some options and a bit cheaper but very rural. Both also fine on safety. Lots of options in Willimantic and cheaper but a little more rough Re: crime (not so much to be a deal breaker in my opinion but definitely something to go into knowing if you look there) but it All those towns like 15-20 min drive to campus. You’d need a car for Willington/Ashford but there’s public transportation to Willimantic. Where are you coming from? The international center is also quite helpful and supportive to new arrivals on logistical needs.

siditumart OP t1_j9wrfd8 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 2:50 AM

Indeed, I'm going to Uconn as a new faculty. I'm from Greece. Yes, when I checked the rentals most it was intended for students in Storrs. You're right, lol. I'll take a look at other towns and seek help free m the center. Thank you a lot for all the precious information. You're awesome!

dignifiedgoat t1_ja0tkxm wrote on February 26, 2023 at 12:11 AM

I was going to make the same suggestion with Willington or Ashford. I was able to find a cheap apartment in Willington when I was a graduate student at Uconn, granted that was several years ago now. They're rural towns yes but they're beautiful, and both short drives to UConn. Willington has the interstate cut right through it so it's still relatively quick to get to places.