Student Housing

There are a variety of housing options around Columbia University for students. Most students choose to find housing off campus but there is also Columbia-managed housing available.

On Campus Housing

On campus housing for graduate, professional, and General Studies students is managed by the University Apartment Housing (UAH) division of Columbia University Residential Operations.

Columbia Residential manages more than 150 apartment buildings, with most units located in the Morningside Heights, Manhattan Valley and Manhattanville neighborhoods, between 103rd Street and 125th Street within easy walking distance of the Columbia campuses.. University housing is also located in Riverdale, the Bronx, 20 minutes from campus by shuttle bus.

Most students are housed in apartment shares but one bedroom and studio apartments are also available in limited supply. There are also a small number of larger units that are suitable for families with children. Only students with dependent children may live in one of these apartments.

To be eligible to receive housing you must be registered as a full-time student. Master’s students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are limited to one year in student housing, starting from first date of registration.

Monthly Room Rates:

Two or Three Bedroom Shares
Rent range: $1,139 to $2,651
Each resident has a private bedroom; all apartment residents share common spaces (kitchen, bathroom, living area, etc.).

Studio units
Rent range: $1,307 to $3,912
One-room unit with private bathroom and kitchen; prioritized for couples, but some assigned to singles.

One Bedroom units
Rent range: $1,764 to $4,240
Couples and families with children only; living room, kitchen, bathroom and one bedroom.

Two Bedroom Larger units
Rent range: $2,283 to $4,588
Families with children only; living room, kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms; limited availability.

The International House

The I-House is a private, non-profit residence and program center for postgraduate students, research scholars, trainees, and interns, located at 500 Riverside Drive in Morningside Heights. All bedrooms are furnished, single occupancy private residential rooms. The rates vary according to factors such as size, floor and view. Designed like a family home, albeit a large family, the historic building offers both private and shared space. Residents enjoy many spaces to study, socialize, eat, dance, learn about fellow Residents, and get involved in community life.

Housing through International House is independent of Columbia Residential and must be requested directly through the I-House application process. The I-House offers financial aid and fellowship opportunities for students

Monthly Room Rates

I-House North
I-House North is an apartment-style building with furnished studio and one-bedroom apartments and 3, 4 or 5 bedroom apartment suites. More information can be found on the I-House website.
$1,897-$3,140

I-House South
Rent range: $1,433 to $2,067
There are 500 bedrooms, average size of 8’x11′ (2.4m x 3.4m), and some rooms with sinks. Each floor has shared single-sex bathroom facilities on the floor. More information can be found on the I-House website.

Off Campus Housing

Columbia's Off-Campus Housing Assistance (OCHA) office assists Columbia students and affiliates in their search for rental housing in the metropolitan area. OCHA manages a database known as the Housing Registry which includes available rooms and apartments in non-Columbia-owned buildings as well as sublets of units in Columbia-managed housing. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other affiliates of Columbia University, Barnard and Teachers College may search or list. Non-affiliates may also use this service to list available apartments.