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For Tarleton students, the strongest source-backed choice is the university’s own Preferred Off Campus Housing marketplace, with The Grove at Stephenville as a nearby option if you want furnished student housing and on-site amenities.

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- Start with Tarleton’s marketplace, then compare floor plans, amenities, and commute details.
- If The Grove looks like a fit, confirm current availability and lease terms directly on its site before applying.
- If you want, I can narrow this to the best option for quiet study, roommate setup, or walking distance.
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Compare homesBest first place to check: Tarleton’s Preferred Off Campus Housing marketplace
Tarleton’s Residence Life points students to its Preferred Off Campus Housing marketplace for off-campus options near Tarleton State University in Stephenville. It’s the best starting point because it’s the university-run list, and the marketplace says students can filter by price, style, amenities, and commute details before contacting landlords.
- Tarleton says the marketplace is available for all Tarleton State University students.
- The listings page includes apartment details, availability, bed and bath counts, and commute information.
- Best fit: students who want to compare several approved options instead of locking into one property first.
Best fit if you want a student-focused complex: The Grove at Stephenville
The Grove at Stephenville is a Tarleton-focused off-campus community at 2825 West Frey in Stephenville. Its site says it offers 2- and 3-bedroom furnished apartments with private bedrooms, in-unit laundry, internet access, pet-friendly housing, a 24-hour fitness center, study rooms, a business center with free printing, sand volleyball, and a resort-style pool.
- Good match for students who want furnished space and built-in amenities.
- The site says it’s close to the center of Tarleton life, but it does not give a verified travel time on the page excerpt.
- Current site details also show office hours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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