The Rockefeller University Off-Campus Housings

About The Rockefeller University   

Rockefeller University is located in New York. The overall acceptance rates hover around a very selective  4-5%, which applies to both domestic and international applicants.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does Rockefeller University provide on-campus student rooms? No.

2. Expect additional costs compared to The Rockefeller University Minneapolis on-campus rent, apart from the services, such as:

   • Meals plans (if unavailable, call 211 to find Food banks nearby for free or lowest-priced groceries.)

   • Refundable damage deposit.

   • Bicycle parking / discounted Bus pass to campus.

   • Laundry services.

The Rockefeller University Off-Campus Student Housing Options  

There are two types of off-campus housing options available; they 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 $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 bookings without a university offer letter are applicable in many housing units with a few T&Cs applied; read carefully before booking.

• Generally, flexible tenancies have 3, 6, or 12-month-based bookings.

• Popular Rockefeller University accommodation options include Flatbush, Upper West Side, Manhattan Central Park Home 2, and Morningside Park Home. 

2. Type 2: Private student houses/apartments: Avg prices $550/month

• Maintained and handled by individual landlords.

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

• Advance student room bookings without a university offer letter are applicable in many housing units with a few T&Cs applied. Read carefully before booking.

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

• Apartments near Rockefeller University include Amazing Private bedroom Rental | Coliving, Admirable double bedroom in Williamsburg, Bright double bedroom in Bushwick, and Inviting studio in Kips Bay.

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 Rockefeller University

1. Upper East Side has an average rent of $200–$352 per week, i.e., $1,800–$2,500 monthly. Recommended Rockefeller University student housing include Williamsburg, Heritage Chelsea, and Heritage Greenwich.

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation:

• Cycling - 10-15 minutes

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Car - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 35 minutes

2. Yorkville has an average of $190–$300 per week, i.e., an average of $750–$1,800 per month.

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation: 

• Cycling - 15-20 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Car- 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 40 minutes

Benefits of Booking Rockefeller University Off-Campus Student Housing Over On-Campus Dorms 

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

2. There are 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 housing usually has shared facilities and common areas.

7. Off-campus and private schools generally have modern facilities like gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.