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Student Housing in Potsdam, NY
Fees may apply
Collegiate Village of Potsdam Apartments & Townhomes
$1,300/unit
Fees may applyGarden Place Estates
About Student Housing in Potsdam
Potsdam is a village in St. Lawrence County in far northern New York, sitting near the Adirondack foothills and roughly 20 miles from the Canadian border. With a population of around 9,000, the community is defined by the presence of two colleges: SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson University, which together bring several thousand students to what would otherwise be a very small rural town. The surrounding North Country landscape offers outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, and paddling, but the region is also known for its long, cold winters with heavy lake-effect snow. Downtown Potsdam has a small but functional commercial district with restaurants, coffee shops, and services catering to students and year-round residents alike. Canton, the St. Lawrence County seat about 10 miles away, provides additional shopping and services for residents of the Potsdam area.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Potsdam
Around Campus
Blocks along Pierrepont Avenue, Elm Street, and Market Street, with older houses and small apartment buildings within easy walking distance of classes and dining.
Between the Two Campuses
Roughly along Maple and Leroy Streets, popular with SUNY Potsdam and Clarkson students who want to be equidistant from both.
Downtown Potsdam
Around Market and Elm Streets, with rentals above shops and in adjacent blocks, steps from local restaurants and services.