RIT Housing: Park Point

by Carolyn Dunne 22. June 2011 09:18
For RIT students, Park Point holds a love/hate dichotomy. On one hand, there are several restaurants that are affordable and within walking distance of campus and there are decent events held in Simone Square, the heart of Park Point. On the other hand, living there prohibits you from getting a parking pass from RIT and it can be difficult to park near your apartment when larger events are going on.

Like RocRooms, Park Point apartments are fully furnished and are leased to individuals rather than a group lease. Individual leasing means that you are only responsible for your portion of the rent.  If a roommate leaves the housing you share only they can be held liable for their share of the rent. RocRooms and Park Point both have a washer and dryer in each apartment, and  shopping and public transportation are available to residents. Rent can even be paid online for both companies to save you some time.

When comparing the two options for RIT housing, one finds features that cater to different needs of students. Park Point is closer to campus, which is more convenient for an RIT student without a car. They also have on-site security and a new clubhouse, opening in the summer of 2011. The clubhouse includes a fitness center and courts that improves upon their former gym, as well as a pool and hot tub, grills, study area and theater.

“[It] will be better once they have their club house built since the other features aren't that great. Their gym is small and I hardly ever used it,” a rising fifth year Multidisciplinary student replied when asked about their experience at Park Point.

RocRooms may not be as close to campus, but you have much lower rent, your own space, and a degree of independence that living in close quarters with hundreds of other RIT students just can’t give you. RocRooms has committed to keeping rent for each resident under $700 per month at all of our properties for the 2011-2012 academic year.  During this academic year RocRooms will have some all-inclusive options for as low as $450 a month.  

RocRooms wants to make our residents’ of campus housing all-inclusive, to bring them peace of mind. Most of our properties have easy and inexpensive parking, starting at $20 per month if for garage parking and free for any other available parking. Our properties even come equipped with basic kitchen utensils and cookware for your convenience. We also offer complementary snow removal and lawn care, so you never have to worry about shoveling your driveway or mowing your lawn. However, what truly sets RocRooms apart from other off campus housing is our monthly cleaning service to all common areas.

While our average cost for a room will be $550 per month this year, the cheapest room you will find at Park Point is $625 per month for a room in a five bedroom apartment. Park Point will be charging up to $1,300 per month for a one bedroom with a balcony for the upcoming calendar year. If you are looking for housing on your own or with one other person, Park Point’s rates simply won’t fit your need for affordable housing.

The size of our off campus housing ranges from 1,200 sq ft to 2,200 sq ft in comparison to Park Point’s 1,100 to 2,200 sq ft. Because we only work with houses, you are infrequently bothered by your neighbors’ noise, giving you the quiet you want. In Park Point many of the walls in your apartment are shared with your neighbors, making it harder to find the peace and quiet you want.

We hope that this comparison will help you determine which student housing option is best for you.

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