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Student Housing in New Paltz, NY
About Student Housing in New Paltz
New Paltz is a village of about 7,000 permanent residents in Ulster County in the Hudson Valley, located approximately 75 miles north of New York City at the base of the Shawangunk Mountains. It is home to SUNY New Paltz and has a distinctly artsy, outdoor-oriented character shaped by rock climbers, hikers, NYC weekenders, and a creative university community. The village center along Main Street is lined with independent restaurants, cafes, and shops, and the nearby Shawangunk Ridge offers world-class rock climbing and hiking. New Paltz is one of the most desirable and competitive rental markets among SUNY campuses due to its combination of student demand and year-round visitor interest.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in New Paltz
The Village
Residential streets north of Main Street and along Plattekill Avenue and North Chestnut Street, within walking distance but in extremely short supply, requiring an early search.
Highland
Across the Wallkill River to the south, with more availability and lower rents, though a car is needed.
Rosendale
About seven miles northeast, with a quirky artistic character and a small rental market with occasional good finds.
Kingston
About 15 miles north, the most diverse and affordable housing in the region, increasingly popular with students priced out of the village.