CUNY City College·New York, NY·Updated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed August 1, 2026
Avalon Morningside Park leads our August 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near CUNY City College with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by EHS New Yorker Residence and FOUND Study Financial District. Across the 12 properties reviewed, students keep coming back to amenities & shared spaces and management & maintenance: the overall signals that move a property up this ranking. Browse all off-campus housing near CUNY City College for every option.
Sorted by FMP Score from verified CUNY City College reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current CUNY City College reviews only.
why it ranked: The top overall pick near CUNY City College, at 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Best living experience I’ve ever had!!!!! And I’ve lived in NYC my entire life. And we’ve lived here for 14 years!!!!
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near CUNY City College, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. My experience in the New Yorker ehs residence has been all great, the room’s great and the attention and care is always good
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near CUNY City College, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. I've had a really great experience living at Found Study FiDi, and a huge part of that is because of the leasing team and management. From the beginning, everyone has been welcoming…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified CUNY City College reviews. As a young professional living and working in the city, I’m so glad I found Amsterdam Apartments. The staff is professional…
why it ranked: Holds a 5.0/5 overall score from verified CUNY City College reviews. Dino came by our apartment, assessed our service requests, and quickly repaired them. We are super happy with our service…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.6/5 overall score from verified CUNY City College reviews. Backrooms level 0
why it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 overall score from verified CUNY City College reviews. Beautiful building!
why it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 overall score from verified CUNY City College reviews. Found Study Chelsea is a great option for students who want more independence while still being part of a friendly, college-style…
why it ranked: Holds a 3.6/5 overall score from verified CUNY City College reviews. Dear Found Study, Thank you for making my experience at Found Midtown East truly memorable. I loved the amenities because it…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.0/5 overall score from verified CUNY City College reviews. Daughter in laws home. Visiting my first newborn grandson.
why it ranked: Holds a 2.3/5 overall score from verified CUNY City College reviews. The floors are tilted by 10° in some places due to the age and settling of the building; be warned that no table, chair, or bed…
| 1 | Avalon Morningside Park | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $4475/mo |
| 2 | EHS New Yorker Residence | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | – |
| 3 | FOUND Study Financial District | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1800/mo |
| 4 | Amsterdam Residences | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $1680/mo |
| 5 | Columbus Square | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $3733/mo |
| 6 | 425 Riverside Dr #3j | 4.6/5 | 5 | – | $5000/mo |
| 7 | The Forten | 4.0/5 | 5 | – | $2725/mo |
| 8 | FOUND Study Chelsea | 4.0/5 | 5 | – | – |
| 9 | FOUND Study Midtown East | 3.6/5 | 5 | – | – |
| 10 | 251 West 117th Street | 4.0/5 | 4 | – | $3295/mo |
| 11 | Hunter College 79th Street Residence | 2.3/5 | 4 | – | $10500/mo |
| 12 | Columbia Housing | 5.0/5 | 1 | – | $1050/mo |
Walk times are door-to-door to CUNY City College campus. Rent is per person, per month.
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see the ranking →Avalon Morningside Park leads our August 2026 ranking of the 12 Best Overall student apartments near CUNY City College with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by EHS New Yorker Residence and FOUND Study Financial District.
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