text: university of maryland off-campus housing? i have been accepted to the university of maryland and since i am a transfer student i basically do not get on-campus housing. i hear that umd is in a really bad neighborhood. i am wondering if anyone knows if there are any good areas and/or any good apartments/rentals in the area? if nothing is good near umd, what nearest safe city or town would you recommend? any help or web sites would be greatly appreciated! please look for the following that ought to be offered by u maryland:  office of off-campus student services commuter student office off-campus housing office  etc.  these are the people that should be there at u maryland to help you, as this sort of office exists at most universities - particularly if this sort of problem exists!