Quality housing is plentiful in the City, both on and off campus, if you know where to look. Numerous students enjoy living in universities' residence halls located on the main campus as well as in various neighborhoods across the City. Be sure to check with colleges' housing offices to explore their residental offerings, which often include different amentities like fitness centers, dining halls, and 24-hour security.  

If you attend a commuter college or have decided to explore off-campus housing, check out the wealth of City resources below to become NYC housing savvy. Learn how to navigate the City's rental market, differentiate between different affordability programs, protect your rights as a tenant, and access tons of resident resources.

Affordable Housing Center
This one-stop-shop offers tips for finding affordable rental and homeownership opportunities and explains the difference between NYC's several rent-regulation programs.

Educational Housing Services
EHS provides numerous off-campus residential options for full-time and seasonal students, offering fully furnished apartments and other on-site amenities, such as 24-hour security, resident advisors, and social activities for residents.

HUD's Renter's Kit
Looking for an apartment? Know your rights and responsibilities as a renter and learn about benefits, renter's insurance, apartment search tips, helpful links, and more, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

International House
International House is a vibrant residence and program center of more than 700 graduate students and trainees representing more than 100 countries. International House fosters daily interaction among its residents through an array of programs, including leadership training, informal social activities, and exposure to distinguished leaders, such as Colin Powell and Madeline Albright.

New York Student Housing - University Place
University Place is a new residence in Brooklyn designed for students enrolled at any NYC college.

Rent Guidelines Board
RGB provides vital information tailored to meet the needs of first-time and experienced renters, and explains current NYC housing market trends.

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
NYC HPD provides important information and services for both apartment seekers and homeowners related to housing lotteries, tenants' rights, NYC housing laws, homebuyer counseling, and NYC housing news.