Indiana University of Pennsylvania·Indiana, PA·Updated Monthly
By the FMP Data Team · Reviewed July 1, 2026
The Penn Quarters - Old Town leads our July 2026 ranking of the 6 Best Overall student apartments near Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Cottages on Campus and Crimson Court 7th. Across the 6 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania for every option.
Sorted by FMP Score from verified Indiana University of Pennsylvania reviews, high to low. Scores reflect current Indiana University of Pennsylvania reviews only.
why it ranked: The top overall pick near Indiana University of Pennsylvania, at 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Best apartment complex in Indiana, apartments are fully furnished and spacious, utilities included in rent and staff is incredible. Highly recommend!
| 1 | The Penn Quarters - Old Town | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $760/mo |
| 2 | The Cottages on Campus | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $725/mo |
| 3 | Crimson Court 7th | 5.0/5 | 5 | – | $839/mo |
| 4 | The Commons on Pratt | 4.4/5 | 5 | – | $425/mo |
| 5 | Crimson Hawk Housing | 4.2/5 | 5 | – | $400/mo |
| 6 | Campus Edge at IUP | 2.0/5 | 5 | – | $498/mo |
Walk times are door-to-door to Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus. Rent is per person, per month.
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We ran every verified overall review for Indiana University of Pennsylvania-area apartments through theme analysis. These are the themes students bring up most when a place feels well-rounded, by share of the reviews that mention them.
Based on AI analysis of verified Indiana University of Pennsylvania overall reviews, refreshed monthly. Percentages show the share of reviews that mention each theme; most reviews mention more than one. See our complete Indiana University of Pennsylvania review data →
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see the ranking →The Penn Quarters - Old Town leads our July 2026 ranking of the 6 Best Overall student apartments near Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a 5.0/5 FMP Score, followed by The Cottages on Campus and Crimson Court 7th.
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student apartments near Indiana University of Pennsylvania
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. one of the best choices i made while at iup! best location, right next to philly street and the campus. the landlords are so nice and will work with you on anything. definitely rent from…
why it ranked: A podium finish for overall near Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 5.0/5 from verified reviews. Very clean and well managed. accommodating and courteous management. I wish I could give them 6 stars.
why it ranked: Holds a 4.4/5 overall score from verified Indiana University of Pennsylvania reviews. Great place to live. Great staff. Brad, Savannah, Samantha, and all of the maintenance guys here are all amazing. It's family…
why it ranked: Holds a 4.2/5 overall score from verified Indiana University of Pennsylvania reviews. Excellent place to live
why it ranked: Holds a 2.0/5 overall score from verified Indiana University of Pennsylvania reviews. I absolutely loved living at IUP Campus Edge! Shawna is incredibly helpful and I always loved chatting with her. The location and…