Comfortable, safe housing is an important aspect of your stay in the New York City area. Finding a suitable place to live can be a challenge for students in New York.

Residential hotels, a room in a private home, or a shared apartment with another student, are all alternatives to looking for an apartment by yourself. Here are some points to consider before you begin your search for housing:

	How much can you afford to pay? Determine a monthly budget for yourself before you go looking for housing, so that you know exactly how much you can spend.
	How far away from school are you willing to live? Residential housing might be limited in the Long Island City area. Your rent could be considerably lower if you are willing to commute a distance. Neighborhoods such as Astoria in Queens and Hoboken, New Jersey are generally safe, comfortable areas with lower rents and excellent access to subways. Commuting is a way of life for many New Yorkers.
	How much space do you need? Assess your possessions and your lifestyle, and try to decide what size space would be best for you. A one room (studio) apartment may be suitable for one person, but two people living in such close quarters may find the situation unmanageable.

Affordable housing is constantly at a premium in New York City, one of the country's most notorious housing markets and one of the world's most expensive cities. Fortunately, each neighborhood in each borough of the city offers options to suit differing tastes and means. Finding a suitable apartment can be time-consuming and emotionally draining; expect to spend many weeks on friends' couches and be prepared to adjust your expectations to the realities of the market. Don't start shopping for furniture before thoroughly digesting the following tips for The Great Apartment Caper.

Generally, the apartments will have one or two bedrooms. Most apartments are unfurnished (with minor exceptions). Information on rentals is available in the Student Services Office and is updated on a monthly basis.

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The Student Services Office maintains a relationship with off-cite dormitories located in Downtown Brooklyn (40-60 minutes away from DeVry campus). Rooms are generally shared with one or two people. To find out more information please stop by the Student Services Office or go to www.studenthousing.org for more information or to schedule a tour.

The Student Services Office maintains a list of continuing students looking for a roommate(s) and/or an apartment. New Students in need of a roommate are encouraged to sign up in the Student Services Office.