Emory University (EU) Off-Campus Housings

About Emory University

Emory University is located in Atlanta. The percentage of international students accepted at Emory could potentially be slightly higher than the national average of 5.4%, which is a great number compared to other universities. 

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does Emory University provide on-campus student rooms? Yes.

2. What is the best month to secure an Emory University student dorm? Early January. 

3. Emory University dorm allotment priority is based on? Students with disabilities, first-year students, returning upperclassmen, and first come, first served, 

4. Can a student make an advanced booking without university offer letter? Yes.

5. Emory University student dorms average rent is $3,680 - $5,936/semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than Emory University on-campus rent for services such as:

   • Meals plans (if not available, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or low-priced groceries.)

   • Refundable damage deposit.

   • Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

   • Laundry services.

Emory University Off-Campus Student Housing Options

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available. They are a bit expensive compared to university dorms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities:

1. Type 1: Purpose-built off-campus student housing: Avg. prices $1,000-$2,000/month

• Maintained and handled by some private leading student housing providers.

• Only students can apply for off-campus housing.

• Early-bird (Advance) student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancy has 3, 6, and 12-month-based bookings.

• Popular Emory University student housing includes Paloma West Midtown.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices $1,000-$1,500/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

• Students with their families can book a room. Number of occupants T&C applied.

• Advance student room booking without a university offer letter is applicable in many housings. A few T&Cs apply; read carefully before booking.

• The generally flexible tenancy has weekly, monthly, and semester-based bookings.

However, we suggest checking cancellation and refund policies before booking a room OR speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near Emory University

1. Decatur has an average rent of $300-$450/week, i.e., $1,200-$1,800/month. Recommended Emory University off-campus housing includes Paloma West Midtown.

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation:

• Cycling - 40-50 minutes

• Bus - 30-40 minutes

• Car - 15-20 minutes

• Walking - 10 minutes

2. Virginia-Highland has an average of $375-$550/ week, i.e., an average of $1,500-$2,200/month.

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation:

• Cycling - 30-40 minutes

• Bus - 40-50 minutes

• Car- 20-25 minutes

• Walking - 50 minutes

Benefits of Booking Emory University Off-Campus Student Housings Over On-Campus Dorms 

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

2. More number of student room types to choose from, unlike university dorms.

3. No offer, No Visa, No problem! Easy cancellation process. T&C applied.

4. Avoid expensive last-minute off-campus student room bookings.

5. Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

6. More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private lets generally have modern facilities, such as gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.