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Off-Campus Housing Near University at Albany
$595/unit
Fees may apply433 Hamilton St
$580/unit
Fees may applyOntario St- C
About Off-Campus Housing Near University at Albany
The University at Albany is a large public research university and member of the State University of New York system, located in Albany, the capital of New York. With enrollment between 13,000 and 16,000 students, UAlbany is known for strong programs in criminal justice, atmospheric and environmental sciences, public policy, and business. The uptown campus on Washington Avenue was designed by Edward Durell Stone and features a distinctive brutalist academic podium. Albany's position as the seat of state government gives students access to internship and career opportunities in policy, law, and public administration.
University at Albany Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
The University at Albany requires all first-year students to live in university residence halls on the uptown campus. Freshmen are assigned to residential communities that are integrated with academic support services and peer programs. Students who live within a defined commuting distance of the uptown campus and reside with a parent or guardian may apply for a commuter exemption.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who have completed their first year at UAlbany are eligible to live off campus beginning with their sophomore year. The off-campus rental market in Albany is active and well-established, with many neighborhoods catering specifically to UAlbany students. Students should notify the Office of Residential Life if they plan to live off campus and confirm they understand their housing contract obligations.
Lease Timing
Albany's off-campus market follows a December through February signing window for fall occupancy, driven by competition among UAlbany students as well as students from other area colleges. Properties in Pine Hills, the Delaware Avenue corridor, and near Central Avenue tend to lease up first. Students who wait until March or April will find fewer options in the most convenient neighborhoods.