Orange County, CaliforniaHousing
Welcome to Orange County, the Gold Coast of California, with over 42 miles of coastline providing spectacular vistas. Orange County is home to some of the world’s most popular attractions such as Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. The vast area has something for everyone from music, art, and theater to sports. The beautiful beaches offer surfing, body boarding, hiking, tide pools, scuba diving, whale watching, boating, fishing, dining, and shopping at the famous South Coast Plaza Mall. From Surfside Beach, Sunset Beach, Seal Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach to Doheny State Beach, you will find an array of beach activities from volleyball to just soaking up the rays. Relocation and Housing InformationAs you prepare for your transition to law school, it is important that you carefully explore the area to secure adequate housing. Although Chapman University’s main campus in Orange has some on-campus housing, the majority of the space is dedicated to undergraduate students. In an effort to aide you in your search for housing, we have gathered some information that may be of interest. For more information on Chapman's housing options, visit the Residence Life website. The Greater Orange County Metropolitan Area encompasses several municipalities, including the City of Orange, where Chapman University is located, Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach. To secure more information about the aforementioned municipalities, please contact their Chamber of Commerce.
Public TransportationThe majority of law students typically commute to the Law School in their private vehicles. Student parking is available in the parking structure located directly behind Kennedy Hall. However, you may wish to consider alternative forms of transportation. For public transportation information, including schedules and fares, please contact:Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Metrolink Train System Amtrak Train Apartment Sharing (Roommates)Orange County, like other metropolitan areas in Southern California, can be an expensive place to live depending on your personal tastes and needs. The average (approximated) monthly rent ranges from $700 to $900 for apartments, $1200 to $1800 for houses, and $300 to $600 for rooms to rent. Sharing the cost of rent and utilities may offer the advantage of reducing your personal cost of living expenses. The Office of Admissions has an off-campus roommate form that is available upon request at (877) CHAPLAW. The roommate contact form authorizes the Office of Admissions to release your contact information to other admitted law students. However, each student is personally responsible for initiating contact with any potential roommates. Rental SourcesCurrent law students have reported that their key resources for finding housing have been the classified section of local newspapers, such as the Orange County Register or the Times- Orange County edition. The Apartment Guide, which is typically available at local supermarkets, provides area maps and detail information about local apartments is generally provided at no cost. The following is a list of websites that you may wish to explore: www.rent.com |
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