70% of UW-Madison students find off-campus housing too expensive, with average rent of $1,273 per student bed and 98% occupancy.

70% of UW-Madison students find off-campus housing too expensive, with average rent of $1,273 per student bed, and occupancy rates at 98%, below the healthy range of 5%-8%. Despite plans for a $293m new dorm adding 2,000 beds, housing demand remains high. The study recommends lobbying the state Legislature for a new residence hall to alleviate housing pressure.

August 26, 2024
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