Duke University In Dc Off-Campus Housings

About Duke University In DC 

Duke University in DC is located in Washington, D.C. It offers a variety of programs for international students.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

1. Does Duke University in DC provide on-campus student rooms? No.

2. Expect additional costs other than Duke University in DC housing 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.

Duke University In DC 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 Duke University in D.C. accommodation include Bloomingdale, Mount Vernon Square - 304 M, and Shaw - 1727.

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 Duke University in D.C. accommodation include Master Room & Ensuite Bath - Logan Circle, Deluxe Room - Adams Morgan, and The Wray.

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 Duke University In DC 

1. Dupont Circle has an average rent of $800–1,200/week, i.e., $3,400–5,200/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Bus - 15-25 minutes

• Metro - 10-15 minutes

• Taxi - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 20-30 minutes

Recommended apartments near Duke University In DC include Cortado Station, Washington DC - 1315 Clifton Street, and Washington DC - 1234 Massachusetts.

2. Foggy Bottom has an average rent of $750-1,100/week, i.e., $3,200-4,800/month; distances from campus are as follows:

• Bus -  10-20 minutes

• Metro - 5-10 minutes

• Taxi -  5-10 minutes

• Walking - 15-25 minutes

Recommended apartments near Duke University In DC include Washington DC - 1325 15th Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, and Capitol Hill - 1845.

Benefits of Booking Duke University In DC 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.