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Student Housing in Indiana, PA
$400+/unit
Fees may applyCrimson Hawk Housing
$425+/unit
Fees may applyThe Commons on Pratt
$500/unit
Fees may applyThe Cottages of Indiana
$498/unit
Fees may applyCampus Edge at IUP
About Student Housing in Indiana
Indiana, Pennsylvania is a small borough of approximately 14,000 residents in Indiana County in western Pennsylvania, located about 55 miles northeast of Pittsburgh and 85 miles east of Pittsburgh International Airport. The borough is best known as the home of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, a public institution with roughly 8,000 students that belongs to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and has no affiliation with Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. IUP's campus occupies a central position in the borough, and the university is by far the largest employer and driver of economic activity in the community. The surrounding landscape features the rolling hills and forest of the Allegheny Plateau, and outdoor recreational opportunities are plentiful within a short drive. Indiana, PA has a compact, walkable commercial district along Philadelphia Street, and the student-heavy population keeps local dining, coffee shops, and entertainment options lively during the academic year.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Indiana
Oakland Avenue Area
The dense cluster of rental houses and duplexes along and near Oakland Avenue sits immediately adjacent to the IUP campus and represents the most popular off-campus student neighborhood. Walk times to central campus buildings are typically under five minutes.
South Sixth Street Corridor
Running south from the campus edge toward Philadelphia Street, this corridor offers a mix of rental houses and small apartment buildings at accessible price points. The location is convenient for both academic access and the dining and nightlife options on the main commercial strip.
Philadelphia Street District
The borough's main commercial street runs east to west through the center of Indiana and has apartments above storefronts alongside restaurants, bars, and local shops. Students who want to be in the thick of borough activity often choose this area despite the slightly higher noise level on weekends.