I officially have an apartment for the summer.  I talked to my future landlord tonight and confirmed he had received my check for the security deposit and rent so it looks like everything is set.  The apartment is located in downtown Missoula, just three blocks from RMSP’s office/classrooms.  On days when we have classes there, I’ll be able to walk.  RMSP also uses some of the University’s facilities, which are about a 10 min bike ride away, so with any luck, I won’t have to drive my car most days. 

My apartment is pretty small, only 290 sq ft.  It’s basically an old motel room.  The owner converted a motel into an apartment complex.  The unit I will be in doesn’t have a kitchen, but the rent is so cheap that I can afford to eat out more often and still spend less over the summer than if I found a place with kitchen and cooked for myself.  I’m pretty lazy when it comes to cooking anyway.  Luckily, there are a number of small cafes/sandwich shops in the downtown area.  I should have plenty of options to find a relatively quick and inexpensive meal.  Otherwise, I can live on sandwiches and cereal for the six months.