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Keene State College Apartments

Whether you’re looking for an apartment, house, or any other kind of Keene State off-campus housing, College Pads is here to help! We’re a specialized search engine dedicated to helping you find Keene State College apartments and houses for rent in Keene, NH that isn’t going to break the bank. Whether you’re searching for KSC apartments or houses for rent in Keene, College Pads is your number one resource for rentals in Keene, NH.

We won’t lie: finding apartments near Keene State has always been a chore. Lots of the student housing Keene has to offer is affordable and accommodating, but finding those places used to be a process of calling landlord after landlord and trying to compare prices. Who wants to deal with that? Not us. That’s why College Pads was born, and now we’re helping students find the best Keene State off-campus housing possible from the comfort of their homes.

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When To Start Your Keene State Off-Campus Housing Search

If you’re a student looking for Keene State off-campus housing, to get ahead of the competition, you’ll want to start your house hunting shortly after the fall semester begins. Students begin searching heavily for apartments near Keene State during September and by October the number of searches starts to spike. Keeping that in mind, we suggest starting your search earlier on in the fall season to guarantee that you get the best place!

How Much Do Apartments In Keene, NH Cost?

Keene State apartments are fairly affordable overall but there are few things to be taken into consideration. As one could guess, living alone is going to be the most expensive option, however, even the average studio or one-bedroom apartment in Keene is comparable to many other campuses around the nation. The more roommates you decide to have, the more money you’ll save! By getting a four-bedroom unit you’ll save, on average, half as much as you would living alone. So if you’re looking to save a few hundred dollars each month we suggest finding a roommate or two.

How much do 2 bedroom apartments near Keene State College cost?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Keene, NH is $595.

How much do 3 bedroom apartments near Keene State College cost?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Keene, NH is $595.

How much do 4 bedroom apartments near Keene State College cost?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Keene, NH is $595.


Life at Keene State College

At Keene State College, students can enjoy numerous fun activities both on and off-campus! A favorite is attending all of the big celebrations throughout the year like the Hootie Fall Sports Welcome, Winter Celebration and Spring Carnival. These themed events provide students with food, carnival games, rides, crafts and much more! Hanging out for a night of games or catching a comedy show at the Night Owl Cafe is also favored by Keene students. Join clubs or attending sports games is pretty popular and there’s nothing like a Keene Owls game versus the rival Plymouth Panthers! 

Things to do In Keene, NH

Heading off-campus, and literally just steps off, students will hang out on Main Street (which is rumored to be widest Main Street in America) and browse the shops, grab some food, or get a drink. Keene students make it a fun challenge to hit each of the places located on Main Street at least one each throughout your college years. Every April the city of Keene plays host to the Monadnock International Film Festival which takes over the town. Screens are set up around the city and on campus showing a variety of films from around the world. Take some time to become with nature,  Keene is just a few minutes drive from the most climbed mountain in the United States, Mount Monadnock. Enjoy the trails or hike the summit to enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset.  

Highlights include: 

  • Attend an Owls sporting event
  • Catch a movie during Monadnock International Film Festival
  • Complete the Main Street Challenge
  • Hike Mount Monadnock

 

Bars & Restaurants Near Keene State

Students at Keene in need of a food-filled study break or weekend drink, or two have a bunch of places to go around town! From popular “go-to” spots on and around Main Street and everything in between, we’ve got you covered with our picks for Keene restaurants and bars to keep you going throughout the week!  

Best Restaurants:

  • Luca’s Mediterranean Cafe 
  • Papagallos Restaurant 
  • Thai Garden
  • Jim Eddie’s 
  • Odelay Taqueria 

Best Bars:

  • Lab’n Lager
  • Elm City Brewing Company 
  • Twenty One Bar & Grill
  • The Pour House 
  • Kilkenny Pub

 

Outdoor Recreation In Keene, NH

As part of each student’s tuition fees, your Keene State Recreation Center and Spaulding Gym membership is free! So whether you’re into swimming, club sports like soccer or ice hockey, or you’re looking to try a group fitness class like Zumba this is the spot to go and it’s right on campus. On campus there is a beautiful arboretum, consider taking a tour or renting a Green Bike from the Mason Library and going for a beautiful ride around the campus or down to the rail trails. For any running enthusiasts, sign up for the Clarence DeMar Marathon, a Boston Marathon qualifying race named after a past Keene State faculty member, held annually each fall. If running isn’t your thing go cheer on your peers or volunteer at the event!