Fashion Institute Of Technology (FIT) Off-Campus Housings

About Fashion Institute of Technology

The Fashion Institute of Technology is located in New York City. It is estimated that 7,800–7,900 undergraduate students study at this institute. 

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does the Fashion Institute of Technology provide on-site residence halls? No.

2. Expect additional costs other than Fashion Institute of Technology housing on-campus rent for services such as:

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

• Refundable damage deposit.

• Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

• Laundry services.

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Off-Campus Student Housing Options

There are 2 types of Fashion Institute of Technology 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 are $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 Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) off-campus housing include Flatbush and Cozy Bright House near Saratoga Park.

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg. prices $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 the Fashion Institute of Technology include Amazing Private bedroom Rental | Coliving and Admirable double bedroom in Williamsburg.

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 Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

1. Chelsea has an average rent of $1,500-$3,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Cycling: 5-10 minutes 

• Bus: 5-10 minutes  

• Walking: 10-15 minutes 

Recommended FIT accommodations include  Heritage Chelsea, Chelsea - 400 west, and Cozy Chic Apt. near Chelsea Piers and Hudson River Park.

2. Greenwich Village has an average rent of $1,800-$3,500+/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Cycling: 10-15 minutes  

• Bus: 10-15 minutes  

• Taxi: 10-15 minutes  

• Walking: 30-35 minutes 

Recommended FIT off campus housing options include Gramercy Park.

3. Kips Bay has an average rent of $1,500-$3,000+/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Cycling: 15-20 minutes 

• Bus: 15-20 minutes 

• Taxi: 15-20 minutes 

• Walking: 40-45 minutes 

Recommended FIT housing options include Kips Bay - 364 3rd Ave and Kips Bay - E 26th St.

Benefits of Booking Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) Off-Campus Student Housings 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 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.