Let's face it. Corvallis is a college town with a growing campus population. That translates into the reality that finding housing is always a challenge. That said, there are many options: on campus dorms, off campus cooperatives, apartments, shared houses. A good place to start is the Daily Barometer Renter's Guide.

Craigslist is another place to look. For those who don't mind the commute, Philomath, Albany, and Lebanon are nearby communities with housing that is often less expensive.