[Kate*]

Apartments tend to be cheaper, but a lot of them are unfurnished, so after you factor in the price of furnature and gas depending on how far from campus you actually are; it might be about the same. The furnature would be a one-time purchase though so after the first few payments the expenses would go down. You can leave your stuff in the bathroom, but you have to clean it yourself. Depending on the size, you might have more space.