Here’s some more info to point you in the right direction...
Overwhelming is an understatement — don’t worry — your dedicated liaison is on standby to answer your questions and walk you through everything.
We don’t have space to list all colleges in NYC, but here are the dorm application periods for a few schools.
| School | Application Period |
|---|---|
| New York University | March 2 - March 13 |
| Pace University | February 28 - March 30 |
| Fordham University | February 2 - February 17 |
| Columbia University | February 28 - March 12 |
Apartment living is almost always significantly cheaper than dorming.
| Dorm (NYU Numbers) | Apartment (Based on Averages) |
|---|---|
| $11,000 - $22,000 p/year | 1 BR: $2,500 p/month |
| $5,500 - $11,000 p/semester | 2BR: $1,750 p/roommate |
| $1,375 - $2,750 p/month | 3 BR: $1,400 p/roommate p/month |
The rents above are rough averages based on location and amenity preferences of previous student renters like yourself.
After choosing your pad, we will work beside you and your guarantor to organize and prepare documents for your application.
Each application is slightly different, but generally these are the requirements. Your liaison will let you know exactly what’s needed.
NY requires tenants to earn 40x monthly rent in order to legally qualify for an apartment lease. However, Most students have a guarantor who qualifies on their behalf.
Parents, guardians, friends, and relatives, can all serve as guarantors as long as they earn 80x your portion of the monthly rent. If this is not the case we work with 3rd party guarantor services who can help you out.
After putting in your apartment application the next step after approval is signing your lease. Generally there are 2 ways to sign the lease.
Renters insurance protects your personal belongings in the case of a fire, theft, or damage. It’s not required but is a relatively inexpensive way to get some peace of mind.
If you are interested in obtaining renters insurance for your new apartment we are happy to make some recommendations for you.
Flexing converts extra space — like a portion of a living area — into an extra room. This is a great option if you find the perfect 2 bedroom Apartment but have 3 roommates.
If you are interested or open to flexing ask your dedicated liaison for more information.
