
$1,700/unit
Fees may apply455-475 SE Atwood Ave

$2,695/unit
Fees may apply4572 NW Elmwood Dr

$2,995/unit
Fees may apply4938 NW Lavender Cir

$2,395/unit
Fees may apply5303 SW Willow Ave

$2,900/unit
Fees may apply5318 SW Touchstone Pl

$1,895/unit
Fees may apply595 NW Oak Ave

$2,400/unit
Fees may apply624 NW 11th St

$1,750/unit
Fees may apply624 NW 19th

$1,695/unit
Fees may apply629 NW 30th St

$1,700/unit
Fees may apply655 NW Walnut Blvd

$2,400/unit
Fees may apply722 NW Walnut Blvd

$1,200/unit
Fees may apply728 SW 3rd St

$1,525/unit
Fees may apply827-829 NW 29th St

$2,750/unit
Fees may apply834 NW Chipmunk Pl

$2,400/unit
Fees may apply915 NW Sycamore Ave

$1,495/unit
Fees may apply957 NW Oak Ave

$1,895/unit
Fees may applyArcade Apartments

$1,430/unit
Fees may applyBriar Ridge Apartments

$1,749+/unit
Fees may applyConifer Place

$1,805+/unit
Fees may applyCreekside & Spring Creek

$1,820+/unit
Fees may applyGrand Oaks
Corvallis is a quintessential Willamette Valley college town — small, walkable, and centered almost entirely on Oregon State. The off-campus market is affordable: shared rooms near campus typically run $700–$1,000/month, and the inventory within biking distance of campus is solid. The neighborhoods immediately south and west of campus along 30th Street and Western Boulevard hold the highest concentration of student housing. Corvallis gets significant rain from October through May, which is relevant for students planning on biking year-round — it's doable but requires commitment. The city is genuinely bike-friendly regardless of weather, and the flat terrain makes it one of the easier campuses in the Pacific Northwest for car-free living.
OSU has on-campus housing available and encourages freshmen to live on campus, though there is no universal first-year requirement. Many freshmen choose on-campus housing for the Beaver community experience, but the off-campus market in Corvallis is accessible enough for first-year students who prefer it.
No contracted or approved housing system exists. Students rent freely throughout Corvallis. OSU's housing office maintains listings and resources. The 30th Street and Western Blvd corridors are the conventional starting points.
Corvallis leases near OSU primarily turn over in June and September. Listings come out January through March for fall. The near-campus zones along 30th and Western fill quickly among returning students. Starting in January or February for fall is advisable.
OSU student housing in Corvallis costs $700–$1,150/month for a private bedroom. Real price breakdown by room type, neighborhood, and on-campus vs off-campus comparison for Oregon State students.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with Oregon State University before signing a lease.
January and February are the right months for fall housing near OSU. The most popular near-campus streets — houses and apartments within biking range of the main academic quad — go fast. Corvallis is compact enough that even a half-mile from these corridors starts to feel further, so early movers get the location choices.
February and March are peak months. Returning OSU students and incoming transfers compete for near-campus inventory simultaneously. The 30th Street and Western Blvd corridors — the closest bike-commute zones — are most competitive.
Corvallis is small enough that last-minute housing options are limited. Students searching in May or June will find apartments, but the near-campus premium zones are typically locked up. North Corvallis and the areas along Circle Blvd have more last-minute availability with a slightly longer bike commute.
The primary student housing zone south and west of the OSU campus. Apartments and houses within biking or walking distance of the Memorial Union and main academic buildings. Most competitive near-campus zone, high student concentration.
The blocks near downtown Corvallis — a short bike ride from campus — attract upperclassmen and grad students who want access to the city's restaurants, coffee shops, and farmers market scene. Slightly more varied housing stock than the 30th Street corridor.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Shared rooms near OSU typically run $700–$1,000/month. Solo apartments start around $900–$1,200/month. Corvallis is one of the more affordable college towns in Oregon — meaningfully cheaper than Eugene and dramatically cheaper than Portland.