Pratt Institute Off-Campus Housings

About Pratt Institute

Pratt Institute is located in Brooklyn, New York. Its reported undergraduate enrollment is 3,702 students, and the international student percentage is 33%. 

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Are there on-campus Pratt Institute residence halls? Yes.

2. What is the best month to secure a Pratt Institute dorm? March to May (fall semester) and October to December (spring semester).

3. What is the Pratt Institute dorm allotment priority based on? It is based on the date of application, year or status, and special needs. It may also prioritise returning students. 

4. Can a student book an advanced Pratt Institute housing without a university offer letter? No.

5. Pratt Institute housing has an average rent of US$4,799–$7,832/semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs other than Pratt Institute housing 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.

Pratt Institute Off-Campus Student Housing Options

There are two types of Pratt Institute 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 Pratt Institute off-campus housing include Flatbush, Heritage East Village, and Washington Street Apartments.

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 Pratt Institute include THE MONROE HOUSE, THE WILLOUGHBY HOUSE, and THE WILLIAMSBURG HOUSE.

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 Pratt Institute 

1. Clinton Hill has an average rent of $1,800-$3,200+/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Cycling: 15-20 minutes 

• Bus: 10-15 minutes 

• Taxi: 5-10 minutes

• Walking: 30 minutes 

Recommended Pratt Institute accommodation options include Stylish Lovely Complex w/ Living Area and Cool double bedroom in Brooklyn.

2. Fort Greene has an average rent of $1,700-$3,000+/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Cycling:15-20 minutes

• Bus: 15-20 minutes  

• Taxi: 5-10 minutes 

• Walking: 35-40 minutes

Recommended Pratt Institute accommodation options include Fort Green House and Downtown Brooklyn House.

3. Prospect Heights has an average rent of $1,900–$3,500+/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Cycling: 20-25 minutes 

• Bus: 20-25 minutes 

• Taxi: 10-15 minutes 

• Walking: 30-35 minutes

Recommended Pratt Institute accommodation options include Bright double bedroom not far from Prospect Park, Nicely Stylish House 2 miles away from Brooklyn Prospect Park, Cozy bedroom in Clinton Hill, and Apartment #1411: Fort Greene.

Benefits of Booking Pratt Institute 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 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 like gyms, cinemas, and games rooms.