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Student Housing Providers in United States
List of Student Housing Providers in the United States
This page features Student Housing Providers across the United States—companies that develop, own, lease, and manage housing specifically designed for college and university students.
Showing 12 companies
Balfour Beatty Communities
Balfour Beatty Communities is a leading U.S. real estate firm managing 50K+ multifamily, student & military housing units with billions in assets.
American Campus Communities (ACC)
American Campus Communities (ACC): largest U.S. developer, owner, and manager of student housing, partnering with universities nationwide.
The Scion Group
The Scion Group: U.S. owner, operator, and advisor of off-campus student housing communities across dozens of markets.
The Preiss Company
The Preiss Company: a leading U.S. owner, developer, and manager of off-campus student housing and multifamily communities.
Campus Apartments
Campus Apartments: a top U.S. provider of on- and off-campus student housing with high-quality communities and $2B+ in assets under management.
The Collier Companies
The Collier Companies: private U.S. owner, developer, manager of multifamily communities across Florida, Georgia, and Oklahoma.
Campus Advantage
Campus Advantage: student housing investment & property management firm offering management, investment, and consulting with a student-centric experience.
Landmark Properties
Landmark Properties: a real estate firm specializing in development, construction, management, and investment of student housing communities across the U.S.
Core Spaces
Core Spaces: vertically integrated developer, owner, and operator of innovative student housing and build-to-rent communities across the U.S.
PeakMade Real Estate
PeakMade Real Estate: aproperty management, development, and consulting for multifamily, student housing, and build-to-rent communities.
Coastal Ridge Real Estate
Coastal Ridge Real Estate: vertically integrated firm focused on rented residential strategies—multifamily, student housing, and build-to-rent across the U.S.
Services Offered
- Student Apartment Leasing: Leasing of furnished or unfurnished apartments designed for students, often with individual leases per bedroom.
- Purpose-Built Student Housing Management: Full management of communities built specifically for students, including operations, maintenance, and resident services.
- Off-Campus Housing Solutions: Management of privately owned housing located near colleges and universities, offering alternatives to on-campus dorms.
- Room-by-Room Leasing: Individual lease structures that allow students to rent a single bedroom while sharing common areas.
- Furnished Units & Utilities Packages: Provision of furnished apartments with bundled utilities such as internet, water, and electricity.
- Maintenance & Facilities Management: 24/7 maintenance services, inspections, and upkeep of student-focused residential properties.
- Resident Life & Community Programs: Organized events, study spaces, and amenities aimed at enhancing student engagement and retention.
- Pre-Leasing & Academic-Year Leasing: Leasing models aligned with academic calendars rather than traditional 12-month residential leases.
Licensing & Requirements
Student Housing Providers in the U.S. must comply with state and local property management laws, including landlord-tenant regulations, fair housing laws, and safety codes. Licensing requirements vary by state and may include real estate broker or property management licenses. Providers typically must meet building, fire, and health regulations, and many follow federal standards such as the Fair Housing Act and ADA accessibility guidelines. While no single national certification is mandatory, professional affiliations (e.g., student housing or property management associations) are common.
How to Choose a Student Housing Providers
When comparing Student Housing Providers, consider the following factors:
- Proximity to campus and access to transportation
- Lease structure, including individual vs. joint leases
- Included amenities (furnishings, utilities, internet, security)
- Reputation and reviews from current or past residents
- Management responsiveness and maintenance availability
- Lease alignment with academic terms
Questions to ask include how maintenance requests are handled, what costs are included in rent, and what policies apply to roommates, subleasing, or early termination. Common pitfalls include overlooking additional fees, misunderstanding lease length, or not reviewing community rules in advance.
Typical Costs
Costs for student housing vary widely by location and property type. Monthly rents often range from $600 to $1,500+ per bed, depending on the city, proximity to campus, and amenities offered. Additional costs may include application fees, security deposits, parking fees, or bundled utility charges. Many student housing providers offer all-inclusive pricing, which can simplify budgeting but may be higher than traditional off-campus rentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Federal and private student loans can typically be used to pay for housing costs, including rent, utilities, and required fees, as long as the expenses are part of the school’s estimated cost of attendance.
Student housing refers to residential accommodations designed for college or university students. This includes on-campus dormitories as well as off-campus apartments and communities managed by Student Housing Providers.
In most cases, yes. Student loans can be applied to off-campus housing expenses if the total costs fall within the school’s approved cost of attendance.
Student housing is commonly paid for using a combination of student loans, scholarships, grants, savings, family support, or income from part-time work. Payments are usually made monthly or per academic term.
Student housing typically operates on academic-year leases and may offer individual leases per bedroom. Properties often include student-focused amenities, furnished units, and on-site management to support residents throughout the school year.
No. On-campus housing is owned or operated by the school, while student housing providers manage off-campus or privately owned communities designed specifically for students.
Many student housing providers offer bundled utilities and internet, but inclusions vary by property. Lease terms should always be reviewed carefully.