Off-Campus Housing

Searching for an apartment or a short-term housing option in NYC and unsure about where to begin? We've provided some tips and resources to help you with this process. On this page you will find helpful links to assist you as you begin your search and resources to help you find a roommate or roommates or an apartment.

New School students looking to live off campus are encouraged to book with the university's partner and preferred off-campus housing provider, FOUND Study.

FOUND Study offers modernized dorm-style and apartment-style accommodations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn that feature amenities including private and shared rooms, private bathrooms, apartment-style and community kitchens, a 24-hour front desk, air-conditioning and heating, high-speed Internet, gyms, classrooms and lounges, game rooms, and weekly community events. FOUND Study housing locations include:

• 300 West 20th Street, New York—FOUND Study Chelsea (apartment-style suite)
• 569 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY—FOUND Study Midtown East (dorm/hotel style)
• 525 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY—FOUND Study Turtle Bay (dorm/hotel style)
• 97 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn—FOUND Study Brooklyn Heights Waterfront (apartment-style suite)
• 334 East 79th Street, New York—FOUND Study Upper East Side (apartment-style suite)

For more information and to submit a housing application, please visit the FOUND Study website.

Additional Off-Campus Resources

Below you will find additional off-campus resources that university students have used.

Resources & Tips

When searching for an apartment, start with an idea of what you are able to spend and create a budget that includes rent, utilities, transportation, food, and any other expenses you may have. Next, identify what you will need in order to qualify to rent, rent to buy, or buy an apartment. Most landlords will require a guarantor when you sign a lease.

One of the best ways to gather information on rentals is to connect with other New School students who are also searching or currently have an open space in their apartment. Posting to your Facebook groups can be helpful in finding rooms for rent or others who are looking for roommates.

When conducting your search, please be aware of scams, do not send money before viewing an apartment, and be careful about the information you provide.