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Q. How close is Varsity Place to UNH campus?
A. All but one of our properties is within walking distance to campus.
Q. Does Varsity Place offer a lot of variety?
A. With 22 properties, we offer so much choice that it is likely you will find lots of options to your liking. All of our locations are close to restaurants, downtown, bars, and campus. Varsity Place is the largest provider of student apartment
housing and offers the most choice and variety in Durham. We are happy to help you find what you need.
Q. Where is the Varsity Office?
A. The Varsity Place Information Center is located at the top of Main Street (across from the white church steeple) at 24 Park Court. Look for our blue and yellow sign out front.
Q. Are utilities included?
A. Apartments vary in what is, or is not, included. Check the master listing on this site, to see what is included for each apartment.
Q. Are there washers and dryers on the property?
A. Laundry is not included in the rent. There are laundry units in some buildings including: 42 Garrison, Park Court, 8 and 10 Main, 24 Madbury (Tudor), 10 Lee Rd (Demerritt), and 14 Strafford.
Q. Are the apartments furnished?
A. None of the apartments include furniture.
Q. What if I need maintenance in my room?
A. During office hours you can come to the
Housing Information Center at 24 Park Court and fill out a work order request or call us at 603-868-5400, or email manager@myvarsityplace.com, and we will gladly assist you with your needs. If you have an emergency (a large water leak for example) call the after-hours on-call number at 603-817-0219.
Q. Is parking included?
A. Parking is included at the 2 Mill Pond Road and 10 Lee Road
locations only. All parking is allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Varsity Place Properties offers a lot of parking options. If there
is no available parking at your building, we can likely offer you a spot
nearby. Check with the office for pricing and availability.
Q. Can I sublet my apartment?
A. Yes, however if you choose to sublet your apartment, you continue to be financially responsible for the apartment and the party you are subletting to.
Q. How long is the lease?
A. The lease term is approximately 11 ½ months, with 12 monthly
installments of rent.
Q. How do I pay my rent?
A. Rent can be paid through check, money order, electronic debit system, or by credit card. We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
Q. Can I have pets?
A. Fish are allowed at all Varsity Place apartments, with a 25 gallon
tank limit. Varsity Place apartments allows cats and limited breeds of dogs
(1 per apartment) at the following properties with the appropriate pet fee,
deposit and addendum: 2 Mill Pond Road, 25, 27, 29 & 35 Main Street, 33 & 37
Madbury Road, 10 Lee Road, 42 Garrison Road and 9 Woodman Road (1 section
only).
Q. Can I have guests come to stay with me?
A. Yes, individual guests of a tenant may visit for no more than three
(3) consecutive days each during each fiscal year of the lease term without
written approval from management. Tenants are responsible for their guests
as defined in the lease agreement. Temporary parking for guests is
available for sale daily on a first come, first served basis, space
permitted.
Q. Does Varsity Place accept Financial Aid?
A. If you are on financial aid and using it for housing please see our management team directly about arranging payments.
Q. Is Varsity Place co-ed?
A. Yes, you can choose whomever you want for roommates.
Q. Will there be a curfew?
A. There is no curfew, but we do ask that residents be respectful of roommates and surrounding neighbors and refrain from roughhousing or being loud in the hallways and common areas.
Q. Is smoking allowed inside or on any of Varsity Place's properties?
A. No, smoking is not allowed anywhere on Varsity Place properties.
Q. What is the process to see an apartment if I am a prospective tenant?
A. Apartments are shown by appointment only. Call 603-868-5400, email
sales@myvarsityplace.com, or stop by the Information Center at 24 Park Court
to make an appointment with our staff.
Q. When can I fill out a rental application?
A. After you have seen an apartment that you are interested in holding,
you can fill out an application which includes a student portion as well as
a guarantor portion. The application is available for download on this
site. There is an non-refundable application fee of $40, which funds a
credit check and criminal background check.
Q. How do I reserve the apartment that I want?
A. The following items must be received by all tenants in your party in order to take your apartment off the market.
PARTIAL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
– Complete Application, Applicant & Guarantor IDs and a non-refundable Application Fee per tenant. All portions of application, including social security numbers and income must be completed in order to run the mandatory background check. Not supplying this information upon submitting the application will cause a delay in the processing and may result in the loss of an apartment hold.
– Holding deposit per apartment. You may submit one lump sum payment or multiple payments as long as the whole amount is submitted. Your holding deposit will become your security deposit upon lease execution. Your security deposit is NOT your first or last month’s rent and will be returned to you after you move out less any damages or monies owed.This payment is non-refundable after 72 hours of submission.
– The application fee and holding deposit must be in 2 separate payments, made either by check, money order or credit/debit card payment. These payments will be processed with in 1 business day. Please plan accordingly.
– You will be notified whether you are approved or not. If you are approved you will also be given further information on the next steps of the lease process.
Q. Where is the closest public transportation?
A. The Wildcat Transit has stops that are very close to each of our properties. At Demerritt, which is furthest from campus, it is scheduled every half an hour. This gives students reliable access to all locations on campus. Otherwise, all of our properties are within easy walking distance to campus and town.
Q. What happens if I need parking, but the parking lot where I currently live is full?
A. If your lot is full, we will offer you a parking pass to the closest lot with available parking to your apartment.
Q. What happens if it snows, will my parking lot be plowed?
A. Snow removal is included in your rent and/or parking pass fee.
Effective snow removal requires the cooperation of all residents to move
their cars when your lot is being plowed. You will be provided with the
parking rules and regulations when you apply for a parking pass.
Q. Is Varsity Place affiliated with the University?
A. No, Varsity Place properties are privately owned and not affiliated the University. However, we are proud to be an active member of the Durham community.
Q. What process do my parents need to take in order for me to reserve an apartment?
A. We ask that your parents fill out a Guarantor Application, which requires their signature. Also they will sign the Guarantor pages of the lease document.
Q. I like to live in a quieter atmosphere than a college campus; do you have any properties that are further off of campus?
A. We have several apartments that are located on 10 Lee Rd. (Demerritt), which is approximately 1 mile away from downtown campus. These units are in a more laid back environment and offer a large style of apartments. Also a section of 9 Woodman is designated for those looking for a quieter environment.
Q. Does Varsity Place have any apartments for just one person?
A. Strafford Singles or 9 Woodman would be a good choice.
Q. Are there any houses for rent through Varsity?
A. None
Q. Do you have apartments for six people?
A. We have suites that accommodate up to 8 persons.
Q. When should I start looking for an apartment for the next year?
A. We recommend looking for apartments the fall prior to the year you wish to live off-campus. Properties fill up fast, so in order to get the best choices, you need to start looking early.
Q. Does Varsity Place offer recycling?
A. Yes, recycling receptacles are located at 9 Woodman Road, Park
Court and 42 Garrison Road.
