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Student Housing in West Lafayette, IN
$499/unit
Fees may applyThe Cottages on Lindberg
$499/unit
Fees may applyVillage West
About Student Housing in West Lafayette
West Lafayette, Indiana is a college town of roughly 45,000 on the west bank of the Wabash River, built almost entirely around Purdue University and its tens of thousands of students. Purdue's sprawling campus dominates the city, so student life and city life are essentially the same thing. The campus core flows into adjacent neighborhoods and the Chauncey Village district, the main commercial hub where students gather between classes. Across the river, the larger city of Lafayette adds more to do. Public green space runs along the Wabash riverfront and through parks like Happy Hollow, and the city's rhythm follows the Boilermaker calendar, with game days at Ross-Ade Stadium and basketball at Mackey Arena setting the tone.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in West Lafayette
New Chauncey
Just northeast of campus, the classic student neighborhood, a walkable mix of older homes and rentals steps from the Chauncey Village district and class.
Hills and Dales
Across Northwestern Avenue from Mackey Arena and Ross-Ade Stadium, right next to game-day energy and a quick walk to campus.
Happy Hollow
A little farther out, wrapping around Happy Hollow Park and the wooded ravines closer to the Wabash River, a greener, quieter setting.
Getting Around West Lafayette as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around West Lafayette.