Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Off-Campus Housings

About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University is located in Maryland. 15%:85% national and international students are accepted every year by the campus.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

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

2. What is the best month to secure a Johns Hopkins University dorm? January.

3. Johns Hopkins University dorm allotment priority is based on? First come, first served.

4. Can a student make an advanced Johns Hopkins University housing booking without a university offer letter? No.

5. Johns Hopkins University housing average rent of US$6,000 /semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, and gas, wifi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

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

• Meals plans (if not available, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or lowest prices groceries.)
• Refundable damage deposit.
• Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.
• Laundry services.

Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Off-Campus Housing Options

There are 2 types of off-campus housing options available, which are a bit expensive as 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 US$450/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 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 months based bookings.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices US$550/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 with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

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

• Recommended private student housing near Johns Hopkins University include Stunning apartment near the Cross Street Market.

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 Johns Hopkins University (JHU)

 1. Charles Village has an average rent of $300-$800/week, i.e., $1,200-$3,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro - 5-15 minutes
• Bus -  10-25 minutes
• Taxi -  5-10 minutes
• Walking -  10-20 minutes

2. Mount Vernon has an average rent of $400-$900/week, i.e., $1,600-$3,600/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Metro -  10-20 minutes
• Bus -  15-30 minutes
• Taxi -  10-15 minutes
• Walking -  15-30 minutes

Benefits of Booking Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Accommodation Off-Campus Over On-campus Dorms 

1. Early bird offer (off-campus student rooms generally give discounts or offers on early booking.)
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 booking.
5. Stay with your friend, 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.