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Roommates & housing near Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus for international students

Berkeley College's Woodland Park campus sits on a wooded hilltop in Passaic County, New Jersey, and has no college residence halls, so every student finds housing privately. Most rent in nearby towns along the college shuttle route; HUD's FY2026 rent for a one-bedroom in the Woodland Park ZIP code is $2,010 a month.

Typical rent
$1,425/mo
Range
$975–$2,500
Looking for a room
21 people
Room types
Private (12)Shared (1)

12 results

Single room in New York, NY
$2,500/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
~26 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Sep 2026Posted 4d ago
Cameron LaurenceCameron LaurenceBroker
New here
Single room in Newark, NJ
$1,025/mo
Single room
Single room in Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ
~16 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Lisa TaylorLisa Taylor
Replies to 76% · within 3h
Single room in Harrison, NJ
$1,200/mo
Single room
Single room in Harrison, NJ
Harrison, NJ
~18 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Oct 2026Posted 2mo ago
Michael SmithMichael Smith
Replies to 92% · within 46m
Single room in Newark, NJ
$975/mo
Single room
Single room in Newark, NJ
Newark, NJ
~18 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago
Ananya ReddyAnanya Reddy
Replies to 75% · within 3h
Single room in New York, NY
$1,900/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
~22 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago
Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson
Replies to 83% · within 41m
Single room in New York, NY
$1,175/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
~22 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago
Lina WangLina Wang
Replies to 76% · within 3h
Single room in New York, NY
$1,900/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
~22 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Sep 2026Posted 4mo ago
Emily WilliamsEmily Williams
Replies to 66% · within 2h
Single room in New York, NY
$2,125/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
~23 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Oct 2026Posted 3mo ago
David BrownDavid Brown
Replies to 74% · within 2h
Single room in New York, NY
$1,450/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
~24 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Posted 3mo ago
Emily WilliamsEmily Williams
Replies to 75% · within 3h
Single room in New York, NY
$1,425/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
~25 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Posted 3mo ago
Nathan AndersonNathan Anderson
New here
Single room in New York, NY
$1,425/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
~26 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Sep 2026Posted 3mo ago
Michael SmithMichael Smith
Replies to 84% · within 2h
Single room in New York, NY
$1,600/mo
Single room
Single room in New York, NY
New York, NY
~26 km from Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus
Available from Aug 2026Posted 3mo ago
Amanda SmithAmanda Smith
Replies to 76% · within 2h

Living near Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus: a newcomer's guide

Where to live

Areas students rent in, nearest first

  1. Woodland Park and Little Falls (07424)

    The campus's own ZIP code, mostly houses and small complexes with some rooms in owner-occupied homes. Closest option, but walking up to the hilltop campus is not practical.

    Typical rent
    ~$940/mo per room (HUD 3-bed FMR ÷ 3)

  2. Paterson (07502 and nearby)

    Large, older city next door with the most rental stock and lower prices. The Berkeley shuttle runs from campus to Paterson's train station on Ward Street, which makes it the practical car-free choice.

    Commute
    Berkeley shuttle to campus from Ward Street station
    Typical rent
    ~$810/mo per room (HUD 3-bed FMR ÷ 3)

  3. Totowa (07512)

    Small borough bordering Woodland Park with houses and garden apartments along Route 46. Short drive to campus, limited public transit.

    Typical rent
    ~$903/mo per room (HUD 3-bed FMR ÷ 3)

  4. Newark

    Big-city option with far more apartments and NJ Transit and PATH connections. Berkeley runs a shuttle between Newark Penn Station and Woodland Park on Monday to Thursday.

    Commute
    Berkeley shuttle from Newark Penn Station

Getting around

Berkeley College runs its own Woodland Park shuttles to Paterson (Ward Street train station and 389 Grand Street) and to Newark Penn Station, picking up only at set stops. NJ Transit buses 191 and 195 and the Montclair-Boonton rail line serve Little Falls, but not the hilltop campus itself.

Car
The campus advertises ample parking and quick highway access, and many students drive. Without a car, live near a shuttle stop and check the semester shuttle timetable before signing a lease.

What it costs

Room in a shared place
About $810–940/mo for a room in a shared three-bedroom near campus, derived from HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs for three-bedrooms in Paterson ($2,430) and Woodland Park ($2,820) divided by three
Studio or 1-bedroom
HUD FY2026 Small Area FMRs for a one-bedroom: $2,010/mo in Woodland Park (07424), $1,730/mo in Paterson (07502)
Also budget for
New Jersey deposits can be up to one and a half months' rent, so first month plus deposit can approach two and a half months' rent upfront.

Leases and deposits

Lease
Private one-year leases are standard; rooms in owner-occupied houses are often month-to-month or semester-length by agreement.
Deposit
New Jersey's Rent Security Deposit Act caps the deposit at one and a half months' rent. It must be held in an interest-bearing account, you must be told in writing where within 30 days, and it must be returned with interest, less itemized deductions sent by certified or registered mail, within 30 days after the tenancy ends.
Good to know
Many rooms near Woodland Park are in owner-occupied houses. The state's Truth in Renting statement does not have to be given in owner-occupied buildings of three or fewer units, so get every term in writing yourself.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs — Truth in Renting and Security Deposit Law(opens in a new tab)

Campus housing

Berkeley College does not provide housing for Woodland Park students, though the college offers help locating off-campus housing. The campus is mainly a commuter site, so the shuttle to Paterson and Newark Penn Station shapes where students without cars can live.

University housing page(opens in a new tab)

Before you move

  1. When to start looking

    Berkeley College enrolls students in several terms a year, including summer, so there is no single rush; start viewing about a month before your term begins and line up housing near a shuttle stop.

  2. Your first weeks

    Without campus housing, plan on a hotel or short-term rental for the first week, ideally in Paterson near the Ward Street station or in Newark near Penn Station, both on the college shuttle. Ask the campus about off-campus housing help as soon as you are admitted.

  3. Watch out for

    The shuttle only stops at fixed points and changes timetable each term, so a cheap room that looks close on a map can still mean a long walk to a stop. Confirm the current schedule before you commit.

Questions about renting near Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus

What do rooms near Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus cost on HomiesAbroad right now?

13 rooms are listed right now, at a median of $1,425/mo (from $975 to $2,500). By type: private $1,438/mo, shared $975/mo. 1 of them include bills in the rent.

Does Berkeley College Woodland Park have dorms?

No. The Woodland Park campus has no residence halls, and the college lists off-campus housing assistance instead. Students rent privately in Woodland Park, Paterson, Totowa, Newark and nearby towns. Because the campus sits on a hilltop beside parkland and a reservoir, getting there matters as much as the rent: choose a place near a Berkeley shuttle stop or plan to drive.

How do I get to the Woodland Park campus without a car?

Use the Berkeley College shuttle. In fall 2026 it runs from campus to Paterson's train station on Ward Street and to 389 Grand Street in Paterson, and on Monday to Thursday it also links Newark Penn Station and Woodland Park. It only stops at set points, so check the semester timetable. NJ Transit buses 191 and 195 serve Little Falls but not the campus.

How much deposit can a New Jersey landlord ask for?

One and a half months' rent at most. The landlord must keep it in an interest-bearing account, tell you in writing within 30 days where it is held, and return it with interest within 30 days after you leave, minus any itemized deductions sent by certified or registered mail. The interest belongs to you and can be paid in cash or credited against rent.

Is Paterson or Woodland Park cheaper to rent in?

Paterson is usually cheaper. HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rents put a one-bedroom at $1,730 a month in Paterson's 07502 ZIP code, against $2,010 in Woodland Park's 07424. Paterson also has the college shuttle stop at the Ward Street train station. Woodland Park is quieter and closer by car, but the rental choice there is small.

How many people are looking for a room or roommate near Berkeley College Woodland Park Campus?

21 people have an open housing request here. Their median budget is $1,250/mo. The most common move-in month is October 2026 (2 requests), so that is when competition for rooms peaks.