Housing
For Fall and Spring semesters there are several off-campus / non-Columbia housing options. Please see below for a list.
In Summer limited spaces are available for ALP students through Columbia Housing.
Columbia Housing Units: Summer only
Email alp [[at]] columbia [[dot]] edu for information about summer housing opportunities.
Off Campus Housing Assistance
Columbia's Off-Campus Housing Assistance Office has a marketplace where off-campus accommodation is listed. This may include apartments for rent, as well as private rooms for subletting, some of which are close to the Columbia campus.
Non-Columbia Housing Options
Recommended
Educational Housing Services offers dormitory accommodation for students in New York City. They have several locations, including in midtown Manhattan, just a short subway ride to the Columbia campus. Accommodation is for semester-long stays only.
Sara's Homestay offers homestay accommodation with a family.
4Stay offers homestay, co-living and other off-campus housing options.
Renting independently
Many students choose to find their own accommodation in New York. It is important to be careful as you do this:
- Take care to avoid dishonest businesses and scams (example: Airbnb rentals that ask for payment outside the Airbnb app)
- Make sure you have a contract / lease with your landlord if you rent.
- Most landlords in New York City require first month + security deposit, but do NOT require payment in advance for multiple months.
- Know your rights as a tenant in the city: 311.NYC.gov
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