(m)academia_nut

Hey everyone! I'll be moving to Corvallis for the fall term and am glad to see this thread re-awakened. If anyone has any insights on the following, they'd be much appreciated. : ) 1.) I've heard rumors of a slight housing crunch in Corvallis. Is this true? Should I be looking for apartments in neighboring towns like Lebanon or Albany? 2.) Would it be worth it to get a car? 3.) Any thoughts of the general safety of the campus/area? (at night, certain neighborhoods, etc etc...) Thanks in advance!