Student Housing in Eugene, OR
$1,225+/unit
Fees may applyFlock13
$2,050+/unit
Fees may applyGordon Lofts
$1,449+/unit
Fees may applyHeartwood
$599+/unit
Fees may applyKincaid Quads
$1,850/unit
Fees may applyMW2
$1,199+/unit
Fees may applyOrchard Crossing
$1,250+/unit
Fees may applyPatterson House
$1,399+/unit
Fees may applyPatterson Tower
$1,490+/unit
Fees may applyPortal Eugene
$1,500/unit
Fees may applyRockwood
$1,787+/unit
Fees may applyThe Andy
$856+/unit
Fees may applyThe Anthony
$1,600+/unit
Fees may applyThe Arcade
$1,299+/unit
Fees may applyThe Clairmont
$3,116/unit
Fees may applyThe Douglas
$3,093+/unit
Fees may applyThe Emery
$699+/unit
Fees may applyThe Flats at Chase
$1,875+/unit
Fees may applyThe Hutton
$858+/unit
Fees may applyThe Pearl
$2,612+/unit
Fees may applyThe Ponderosa
$1,399+/unit
Fees may applyThe Ponds on Alexander
About Student Housing in Eugene
Eugene is a quintessential Pacific Northwest college town built around the University of Oregon, and its rental market runs with UO's academic calendar. The competition near campus is real — the South University neighborhood fills in winter for the following fall — but Eugene remains significantly more affordable than Portland or Seattle. The city has genuine character: a strong arts scene, Hayward Field and the Ducks, and the environmental culture of the Pacific Northwest. Most students live within the University District, Whiteaker, or the outer neighborhoods connected by LTD buses and the Emerald Express BRT.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Eugene
South University District
Directly south of UO's campus — the primary student zone with apartments and houses at various price points. Walking distance to the main academic buildings and the EMU student union. Fills by February for the following fall.
Whiteaker (Whitaker)
North of campus across downtown, with a distinct artistic character, independent restaurants, and lower rents than the South University zone. Popular with upperclassmen and grad students who want neighborhood identity over proximity.
Getting Around Eugene as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Eugene.
Public Transit
Lane Transit District (LTD) covers Eugene well, and the Emerald Express BRT runs from Springfield through the UO campus to the Santa Clara area. EmX (the BRT) is frequent and reliable for its route. For students near the EmX stops, going car-free is viable. UO's campus is very walkable within itself.
Walking and Biking
Eugene has excellent biking infrastructure for its size — dedicated lanes, multi-use paths along the Willamette, and a flat river valley terrain that makes year-round cycling practical. The city frequently ranks among the most bike-friendly mid-size cities in America. Most UO students bike to class.
Parking
Campus parking is permit-required and limited. Near the South University district, street parking is contested during school hours. Most students in the area go car-free. Having a car is more useful for Cascade Mountain access than for campus life.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Eugene
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Eugene has become more expensive but remains far below Portland. Shared units near UO typically run $700-$1,000/mo per person. Whiteaker and outer neighborhoods run a bit lower. A solid value among Pacific Northwest university cities.
Universities in Eugene
Eugene is home to 4 universities, each with its own student housing market.
Bushnell University
Bushnell University is a small private Christian university in Eugene, Oregon, with a few hundred students. Given its size, the housing market around Bushnell isn't driven by student demand the way a large university shapes its surroundings — students rent throughout central Eugene and commute on bike or by car.…
View housing near BushnellLane Community College
Lane Community College is a large two-year community college in south Eugene, about three miles from downtown. Its diverse student population includes traditional college-age students, workforce training students, and returning adults — making the housing market much more distributed than a residential university. Most…
View housing near LaneNew Hope Christian College
New Hope Christian College is a small private Bible college located in south Eugene, Oregon, affiliated with Open Bible Churches. The college offers undergraduate programs focused on biblical studies, ministry leadership, and Christian formation, serving a close-knit student body of roughly 100 to 200 students.…
View housing near New Hope Christian CollegeUniversity of Oregon
Eugene is a classic Pacific Northwest college town — progressive, outdoorsy, and shaped by the University of Oregon. The off-campus market is affordable relative to Portland: shared rooms near UO typically run $750–$1,050/month. The University District and the 13th Avenue corridor are the primary student housing zones,…
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