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The Bronx is New York City's northernmost borough, home to Fordham University, Manhattan College, Lehman College, and SUNY Maritime. Student housing clusters by campus, with each school anchoring its own surrounding neighborhood. Most students start their search a year in advance, and leases typically run either 10 or 12 months depending on the landlord.
Off-Campus Housing by School
Fordham University
Fordham's Rose Hill campus sits beside Belmont, the Bronx's Little Italy. Housing concentrates along East Fordham Road, Valentine Avenue, and the streets between Arthur Avenue and the campus gates, with Norwood, Pelham Parkway, and Bedford Park as lower-cost alternatives. The 4 and D trains reach Midtown in about 30 minutes. Lincoln Center campus students typically look at the Upper West Side and Hell's Kitchen. September 1st leases are standard.
Manhattan College
Despite the name, Manhattan College is in Riverdale, one of the most suburban-feeling parts of the Bronx. Housing concentrates along Riverdale Avenue, Johnson Avenue, and the surrounding residential blocks, with Fieldston and Kingsbridge as options for students willing to walk further. The 1 train's Marble Hill station and Metro-North's Spuyten Duyvil stop both serve the area. September leases; start searching in spring.
Lehman College (CUNY)
Lehman occupies a hilltop campus in Bedford Park and Norwood. The surrounding neighborhoods — Bedford Park, Norwood, Kingsbridge, and Fordham — are among the more affordable in the city. Bedford Park Boulevard is the main commercial corridor. The 4 and D trains stop near campus and reach Manhattan in 20–30 minutes. Roommate shares and apartments in the area's two-family houses are common.
SUNY Maritime College
Maritime occupies Fort Schuyler in Throggs Neck, surrounded by water on three sides. The campus is largely residential by design, but upperclassmen looking off campus tend toward Throggs Neck, Pelham Bay, and Pelham Parkway. The 6 train's Westchester Avenue stop and local buses connect to the broader Bronx. The area is quiet and residential rather than a college-town scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I look for off-campus housing?
Most students start their search a year in advance. The biggest wave of leasing happens August through November, with a second wave running January through March. Apartments in the most popular student neighborhoods fill quickly, so the earlier you start touring, the more options you'll have.
What neighborhoods do students usually live in?
Most Fordham students live in Belmont — the dense neighborhood just east of the Rose Hill campus along Arthur Avenue — or in Bedford Park to the west. Manhattan College students cluster in Riverdale near that campus on the borough's northwest side. Lehman College students tend to rent in Bedford Park, Norwood, and Kingsbridge nearby. SUNY Maritime is on Throggs Neck on the far eastern Bronx, with most students living on campus or in the surrounding neighborhood.
Are utilities typically included in rent?
It depends on the landlord — every property is different. Some rentals include water and trash, others bundle in heat or internet, and many leave all utilities separate. Always confirm exactly what is included before signing, and ask for a recent utility average if heat or electricity is not covered.
Are leases 10 months or 12 months?
Both are common — it depends on the landlord. Twelve-month leases run the full calendar year and are typical for annual rentals, while ten-month leases align with the academic year for students who go home over the summer. Always check the exact lease start and end dates before signing.
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