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