When you decide to live off-campus at Indiana University, you want to choose the best student housing Bloomington has to offer. So Indiana University students, consider the following off-campus housing communities.

The Stratum at Indiana -- Choose between one and two bedrooms at The Stratum, which provides luxury living and easy access to the Indiana University campus, College Mall shopping, and entertainment. The Stratum at Indiana is adjacent to a nature preserve, which includes numerous hiking and biking trails for recreation. Amenities include a computer lab with printing, community clubhouse, sun deck, conference room, yoga studio, fitness center, swimming pool, movie theater, cyber cafe, and more. Pet friendly.

Park South 600 -- Offering spacious and modern one-bedroom apartment homes, Park South is less than a mile from campus! With open-concept floorplans, beautiful kitchens, storage space, and great natural lighting. Amenities include a full-size washer & dryer, 2 car assigned parking, and more. Pets allowed.

219 E. 7th St. -- These loft-style studios and one-bedroom apartments close to downtown and campus, feature a sleek, urban look, large kitchens with bar space, and a balcony. High ceilings, exposed ductwork, polished hard floors and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking downtown Bloomington offer a loft-style feel. 

3Square -- Six miles off-campus, this brand-new community has 97 one-bedrooms/studios that are part of an amazing co-living experience that will blow the socks off of its residents! Amenities include meeting areas, a conference room, fitness center, 24-hour package pickup, social lounge, outdoor social patio, free coffee, and more.

Photo: The Stratum