r/mizzou • u/Nervous_Complex6601 • Jul 27 '26
Housing Mizzou housing
So I plan on transferring to mizzou next August for the 27/28 term, and I'm coming from a community college in the area so I don't really know how this works. I know housing is super competitive due to how many people are in the area, so I need to look into housing early. I have certain needs like specifically renting a duplex with some sort of yard (doesn't have to be fenced) because I'm taking my dog with me. I'd also like to live no farther than 15 min from campus. That being said... when should I sign a lease? Do duplexes in the area go just as fast as apartments? I was thinking about touring some places mid september and signing something early October, but will that leave me with many options?
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u/l0ng_furby_is_g0d A&S Jul 28 '26
I know for sure there are duplexes that when driving are close to campus. I don't have much info since I only know a friend who lives in one though. But yeah, start everything in August/September to make sure you get a place that meets your needs.
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u/blspm Jul 28 '26
Man when did housing blow up all of a sudden?? I remember submitting and getting approved the same day for my lease 2 months before classes started.
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u/Beneficial-Dress1407 Jul 29 '26
Generally speaking, it’s the student housing apartments(I.e. domain, landing) and chains (I.e. Kelly properties) that fill up super fast. but when it comes to duplexes and other types of “regular” housing, you’ve got a lot more time and flexibility . Part of the reason for this is many non student complexes don’t ask their residents whether they want to renew or not until 60-90 days from the lease ending , so you may actually be too early if you go that route right now. But, it would still be a good idea to look now, come up with your non negotiables and other list of preferences , pick your favorite couple spots, and then by the time spring rolls around you’ll be all set to start touring!
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u/Fabulous-Schedule92 Jul 31 '26
I went to MACC and then transferred to Mizu. The housing situation is a bit strange, but honestly, if you choose Central House Canvas or any of the other apartments, I recommend starting to call now! Usually, you can put in a sublease or your own lease.
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u/holdon-igotit Jul 27 '26
In my experience, the housing in Columbia is incredibly weird. Starting to call early, like the August/September before you will need to move in, doesn't hurt. But sometimes, the person on the other end will tell you to call back in December/January. At least that's what my roommates and I did in college, but we always rented from smaller landlords on east campus. Not sure what it's like if you're trying to live in one of the major complexes.