Need a furnished 1BR or studio in UWS for September (maybe October too — dates are flexible. Tech/design professional 31 looking ASAP.
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Student housing near Columbia University
Rooms, flats, and roommates for students moving to Columbia University. Browse listings and curated posts, and message people directly. All for free.
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Looking for a furnished private room in Manhattan from September through December budget up to $2,400/month.
Area shared after sign-inCentral Harlem 2-bedroom apartment for $2500/month — right by Marcus Garvey Park with easy access to Midtown and Downtown via the 2 3 4 5 & 6 trains.
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Rooms & places offered
$1,800/mo
Single roomPrivate room in Bushwick, 10 mins to CCNY
Bushwick · near City College of New York
Available from Aug 2026Posted 9d ago
Emma WilliamsReplies to 72% · within 3h
$1,200/mo
Single roomNeed a roommate for my 2BR
Back Bay · near City College of New York
Available from Aug 2026Posted 12d ago
Priya KaurReplies to 87% · within 2h
$900/mo
Shared roomRoom available in Collegetown
Collegetown · near Columbia University
Available from Sep 2026Posted 12d ago
Michael JohnsonReplies to 94% · within 2h
$1,900/mo
Single room1BR apt near Hoboken Path Station
Hoboken, New Jersey · near City College of New York
Available from Aug 2026Posted 14d ago
Raj ShahReplies to 78% · within 3h
$1,300/mo
Single roomQuiet room in Harlem
Harlem, Manhattan · near Columbia University
Available from Sep 2026Posted 14d ago
Emily WilliamsReplies to 80% · within 1h
$1,650/mo
Single roomCozy room in student-friendly Morningside Heights apt
Morningside Heights · near Columbia University
Available from Aug 2026Posted 18d ago
Priya ShahReplies to 81% · within 3h
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$1,100/mo
Single roomSpacious private room in downtown apartment
Allentown · near City College of New York
Available from Aug 2026Posted 19d ago
Emily WilliamsReplies to 72% · within 2h
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How housing works near Columbia University
Most students near Columbia University share a flat or a house with roommates to keep rent manageable. Prices vary by how close you are to campus and whether a room is private or shared.
Leases usually run 6 to 12 months. Landlords may ask for a deposit and, in some markets, proof of income or a guarantor. Arriving students often solve this with a roommate already on the lease.
Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease. We show approximate locations only until you’re in touch with the other person, and we never claim a listing is verified.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is rent for a room near Columbia University?
- Rents shift with the season and distance from campus. The curated stats line on this page shows the current median from local housing posts when enough have been collected.
- Is it safe to arrange housing before I arrive?
- It can be, if you’re careful. Message in the app, keep contact details private until you’re comfortable, do a live video tour, and never pay before a signed lease.
- Do you verify listings or owners?
- No. We check what we reasonably can and show trust signals, but we never claim ownership is verified. Treat every listing with normal caution.
- Can I find culturally-comfortable roommates near Columbia University?
- People describe themselves in free text and you choose who to talk to. We don’t filter people by background. Our structured filters only cover property facts like budget, room type, and amenities.