I recently got accepted as well and decided that I will be going to Rutgers. I have looked into several housing options and honestly---it was a huge headache. But I finally decided on just doing the graduate residential living at 180 west market. Its right on campus, fees are covered either through academic year plan or full calendar year plan, its safe, and they have options for 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms etc. 2 bedroom is about $925/month. You fill out the application here:
https://oncampus.rutgers.edu/studentweb/Login.asp?TargetPage=Default.asp?
Make sure you have made your NetID--once your deposit is in-- and you have given it about 2 days to become active when you make it--otherwise call them. This residential housing wants a $200 deposit at the time of application and there is a cancellation fee if you decide not to live there. If you sign up as soon as possible, you are likely to get a room assignment--Otherwise, spots can fill up. So at least getting your housing application IN is very crucial.
Other option I really considered was University center: the two bed/1 bath is $989/month. Expensive, yet includes gym and a lot of other amenities. You fill out an application on their website and can request roommates etc and secure your spot at least. Its still close to campus, but not as close as west market. Also, west market falls under "on-campus" living for those who are looking into financial aid. University Center falls under "off-campus." These two just seemed like the best fit for those coming from out of state!
Still waiting to hear back from BU and Tufts before making a decision but the cost at NJMS is unbeatable...wondering how easy it would be to get student housing on campus?
