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For off-campus living near WT, Canyon is the direct local market to compare, and the university notes Canyon and Amarillo both offer housing options. If you’re under WT’s housing requirement, don’t sign an off-campus lease until an exemption is officially approved.
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- Compare Canyon first if you want the most directly campus-linked off-campus market.
- Compare Amarillo if you want a broader off-campus search area.
- Check your housing requirement status before signing any lease.
- If you need an exemption, submit it by August 1 through myHousing and wait for approval.
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Compare homesBest fit if you want the closest off-campus option
Canyon is the best-supported off-campus area to start with because WT’s own catalog says Canyon and Amarillo offer multiple housing options, and Canyon is the campus city. Apartments.com also shows off-campus inventory near WT in Canyon.
- Good match if you want to stay in the same town as campus.
- Current Canyon apartment rents listed by Apartments.com include a one-bedroom average of $652 and a two-bedroom average of $856 as of September 2026.
- Next check: confirm whether you’re allowed to live off campus before you sign anything.
Best fit if you want more off-campus choices
Amarillo is the other named local option WT identifies for off-campus housing. WT does not rank it over Canyon, but it’s the second verified area to compare when you want a broader set of rental options.
- Useful if you want to widen your search beyond Canyon.
- WT’s catalog treats Amarillo as part of the off-campus housing market for students not affected by the housing requirement.
- Next check: compare lease terms, commute, and exact unit type before deciding.
What WT requires before you move off campus
WT says full-time students under 20 by the first class day must live in University housing during the first two years after high school graduation, and exemption requests are due by August 1. WT also says students should not sign an off-campus lease until an exemption is officially approved.
- This requirement applies before you choose an off-campus place.
- If you need an exemption, apply through the myHousing portal.
- WT’s housing catalog says exemptions are considered but rarely granted.
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