Cornell University Off-Campus Housings

About Cornell University 

Cornell University is located in New York. 24% of the university’s student population are international students.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

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

2. What is the best month to secure Cornell University housing? February.

3. What is Cornell University residence halls allotment priority based on? Freshmen.

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

5. Cornell University residence halls have an average rent of US$5,300/semester, which generally includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

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

• Meals plans (if unavailable, 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.

Cornell University (CU) 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 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 CU off-campus housing include Chelsea - 400 west, Bushwick Terrace Home, and Manhattan Central Park Home 2.

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.

• Popular Cornell University apartments include Amazing Private bedroom Rental | Coliving, Admirable double bedroom in Williamsburg, and Bright double bedroom in Bushwick.

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 Cornell University (CU)

1. Collegetown has an average rent of $700-$1,200/week, i.e., $3,000-$5,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Bus - 7 minutes

• Taxi - 7 minutes

• Walking - 10 minutes

Recommended student apartments near Cornell University include Upper West Side, Bernard Brooklyn Home, and Washington Street Apartments.

2. College Avenue has an average rent of $500-$800/week, i.e., $2,200-$3,500/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Bus -  15 minutes

• Taxi -  10 minutes

• Walking - 20 minutes

Recommended student apartments near Cornell University include Lorimer Williamsburg Home, Cornelius Brooklyn Home, and Pratt Bedford Home.

Benefits of Booking Cornell University (CU) 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.