The Undergraduate Student Government
at Michigan Technological University

Off-Campus Housing Hub

Emergency? Contact Public Safety


Public Safety and Police Services officers are all trained State of Michigan police officers who have the full power of enforcement in Houghton County -- they are here to help! If you have an immediate emergency thatyour landlord cannot assist with, you can call Public Safety!

Living off-campus is a big step for many Huskies! This might be your first time going out and finding a place, or you might already be an expert. We're here to help you every step of the way!


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Legally, We're Not Lawyers or Professionals


We've worked hard on collecting information for you to use to your advantage as a renter, but we unfortunately are not legal experts and not interpreters of housing law! We want you to feel as confident as possible, so we've cited our sources and linked some helpful resources from the State of Michigan and MichiganLegalHelp.org that may help you make a decision for your future home at Michigan Tech!

Finding Off-Campus Housing

CollegePads Housing Portal

Spearheaded by the Undergraduate Student Government, Michigan Tech offers an off-campus housing market from CollegePads that should help streamline the process of working with private companies and landlords.

What's Offered?

Details about specific properties across the Houghton / Hancock area


Ability to Report a Concern directly to Michigan Tech's Student Affairs if your rights, trust, or privacy is being violated


Post and browse subleasing opportunities for shorter-term living solutions!

Private Housing Agencies

These agencies may or may not post on CollegePads. Michigan Tech nor the Undergraduate Student Government endorses any of these agencies, and having them listed below is simply a courtesy to students to explore more options. Students should do their own research before signing a lease.

Hancock Area

Red Oak Management

RAS Rental Properties

Greater Keweenaw

Northwoods Cabins (Chassel)

HQH Rentals (All Around)

Houghton Area

Houghton Housing Commission

Houghton Rentals

Copper Country Rentals

Houghton For Rent

Copper Hills Apartments

Please notify us at usg@mtu.edu if any of the above information is incorrect. To ensure student safety, we will only publicly provide websites and will not post individual landlord phone numbers or emails. The Undergraduate Student Government reserves the right not to provide a private agency on this website for any reason.

Housing Discussion + Channels

Stranger Danger (be careful)

All of these housing channels are provided for your convenience, but you should always be careful with who you speak with online. We recommend taking additional steps to ensure that you know who you are speaking with. Try meeting in a public and open location when discussing a lease further, and try to communicate over a medium that you both trust (e.g. your Michigan Tech emails!)

Michigan Tech Huskies Discord Server

The Michigan Tech Huskies Discord server is a general place for everything Michigan Tech! Alumni, students, and staff are all members of this Discord server. Students can solicit subleases or roommates in a large community. Please be careful about who you message online, and be sure to make sure you know who you're talking to before entering in a contract with them!

Keweenaw Tenants Union Discord Server

The Keweenaw Tenants Union was established to provide students at Michigan Tech and throughout the Keweenaw fair and transparent housing resources and a network for connecting with other concerned students. On their Discord, they allow for students to post housing advertisements, roommate requests, and unofficial feedback on landlords.

r/MTU Reddit Forum

The r/MTU subreddit is a place for all things Michigan Tech related. Some people post announcements, housing requests, landlord feedback, or all sorts of different things. The subreddit is a community-moderated location and there are no tools to verify the identity of an account. Please ensure that you are being diligent and meeting and verifying the identity of a person before signing anything.

Michigan Tech Facebook Marketplace

The Michigan Tech Facebook Marketplace is a private group used for buying and selling items, services, or to seek out new roommates or subleases. Members can both buy and sell once they are approved to be a part of this group. Students are advised to proceed with caution when purchasing or selling items, and are encouraged to exchange in a public location (like Public Safety). The Undergraduate Student Government manages this group, and you can reach out to us if you have any issues!

Daniell Heights Residents Facebook Group

This is an unofficial Facebook group for Daniell Heights Residents and those interested in living in the Daniell Heights apartments up the hill from Wadsworth and McNair hall. Members can post to get roommates and subleases throughout the year. Like all other online platforms, please verify who you are speaking with before signing anything.

Your Rights as a Renter

Michigan Legal Help

Michigan Legal Help is a platform created by legal professionals and attorneys in the State of Michigan that assists citizens in their legal questions. Everything from housing to education and more, the website goes deep into current Michigan Law and informs you of your rights. 


Visit the Tenant's Rights section of the website to learn more about the current protections and guidelines provided under Michigan Law.

MSU Law Clinic - Handbook

The Michigan State University's Law Clinic keeps a published version of their tenant-landlord handbook available for use for free to all Michigan citizens. This handbook goes further into the questions of the law and what each party must do!


Information may not be up-to-date with current Michigan law. Please see the MSU Law Clinic's website for the most up-to-date information.

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