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Elevate your college lifestyle to new heights with The Helm at Cullowhee — an upscale, WCU off campus housing community in Cullowhee, NC. We provide Catamounts with spacious apartments and cottages complete with modern interiors and upgraded finishes. Enjoy access to a wide range of resident-exclusive community amenities, specially designed to help students achieve an optimal work-life balance. Even better, our Cullowhee apartments are conveniently located near Western Carolina University and close to numerous local destinations in the heart of Cullowhee. With multiple floor plan options to choose from, we know you will find the perfect layout to suit your preferred lifestyle.
Our apartments in Cullowhee, NC, are designed to support a well-rounded lifestyle. When you live in our Cullowhee, NC apartments, there’s no need to choose between academic success and a stellar social life. Our blend of fun and study-friendly amenities will help you balance both, alternating between study sessions and chill hangouts with ease.
Living in our WCU student apartments and cottages means you can enjoy all the benefits associated with an off campus lifestyle — including privacy, relaxation, and independence — without foregoing the perks of living on campus — like close proximity to classes and easy access to campus life.
Spend sunny Cullowhee days relaxing by the resort-style pool or gathering with friends around the outdoor fire pit. Residents of The Helm also have access to amenities at The Husk, providing even more ways to unwind, socialize, and enjoy time outside between classes.
Have questions about floor plans, availability, or life at our cottages and apartments? Reach out to our leasing team online, by phone, or during an in-person visit to learn more about our student apartments and current leasing options.
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