Howard University Off-Campus Housings

About Howard University 

Howard University is located in Washington, D.C. The overall acceptance rate for undergraduate admissions is around 35%, making it highly selective; this applies to both domestic and international applicants.

Let us answer your curiosity related to securing university dorms:

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

2. What is the best month to secure a Howard University student dorm? March/ April.

3. What is the Howard University dorm allotment priority based on? Freshmen; first come, first served; students with disabilities; and returning students. 

4. Can a student make an advance booking without a university offer letter? No. 

5. Howard University student dorms are estimated to average $5,285 per semester. Which generally includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, security, and shared building amenities.

6. Expect additional costs compared to Howard University 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.

Howard 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

• Recommended Howard University housing include Bloomingdale, Mount Vernon Square - 304 M, Shaw - 1727, Washington DC - 1315 Clifton Street, Washington DC - 1234 Massachusetts, and Washington DC - 601 24th Street.

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.

• Recommended apartments near Howard University include Master Room & Ensuite Bath - Logan Circle, Deluxe Room - Adams Morgan, Bright bedroom at the heart of George Washington University, and Master Room & Ensuite Bath - Adams Morgan.

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 Howard University 

1. Columbia Heights has an average rent of $300–$450 per week, i.e., $1,200-$1,500 monthly.

Popular Howard University off-campus housing include Washington DC - 1325 15th Street Northwest, Columbia Heights, Capitol Hill - 1845, Yugo Pullman Hills, and Logan Circle - 1344. 

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation:

• Cycling - 15-20 minutes

• Bus - 10-15 minutes

• Car - 5-10 minutes

• Walking - 45 minutes

2. Adams Morgan has an average rent of $300–$400 per week, i.e., an average of $1,300–1,600 per month. 

Recommended Howard University accommodation options include Logan Circle - 1351.

Distance from campus by using different methods of transportation: 

• Cycling - 20-25 minutes

• Bus - 20-30 minutes

• Car- 10-15 minutes

• Walking - 60 minutes 

Benefits of Booking Howard 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 areas.