Student Living has announced the launch of the Off-Campus Housing Search website. This newly available resource supports expediting the housing search process in addition to connecting Syracuse University students seeking roommates and subleasing opportunities.
Exploring the Syracuse University Off-Campus Housing Search Website
With student needs forefront, the new Off-Campus Housing Search website was launched. Here are some of the benefits of this new resource:
Eric Nestor, the University’s director of apartment and off-campus living, led efforts in launching the new website and offers further insight surrounding the student experience:
While it may seem early, it is important for students to begin planning and searching for off-campus housing at least a year prior to living off-campus. The prime lease signing period is typically August through October of the year before seeking to live off-campus. Additionally, it’s important to highlight that the proactive year in advance planning is recommended for both students staying in the Syracuse area and those studying abroad who may then be in need of leasing and/or finding a lease per fall or spring semester of the approaching academic year. Properties may be available following August through October, though proactive action is encouraged for students seeking to obtain certain amenities and/or want the most options to select from.
We’ve worked to create not only a trusted resource but a one-stop shop to support all off-campus living needs our students may face while conducting planning and searches. Though we cannot recommend specific places to live, we can and do work to provide students the best resources to find properties to meet their needs, going the extra step to ensure properties are City of Syracuse compliant before they are even posted on the website.
Syracuse area properties interested in being listed on the Off-Campus Housing Search website first are connected with the Student Living apartment and off-campus living team. The team checks with the City of Syracuse to confirm the property’s rental ability, there are no pending code violations and that property occupancy certificates are on file. The team also ensures that the property has had an internal and external inspection by the City of Syracuse Code Enforcement Office within the last three years. Once all required information is verified, the team permits the requested listing to be posted.
In addition to the mentioned rigorous property listing verification process, the Roommates and Subleases sections of the website are only available to Syracuse University students. This means that though the property listings may be publicly available, only Syracuse University students may use their NetID and password to access and connect with peers to explore off-campus roommate and subleasing opportunities.
The new website offers a range of properties that host a variety of locations, amenities, styles and price ranges. When exploring the website students can easily filter options to meet specific needs (e.g. utilities, number of beds, number of baths, as well as numerous other options).
In addition to the Off-Campus Housing Search website, the Student Living Off-Campus Living webpages host various resources to support students and families. Highlights include the following:
The Student Living Apartment and Off-Campus Living team can help support students’ searches and answer any questions. For more information call 315.443.3893 or email oslsouth@syr.edu.
Story by Student Experience communications graduate assistant Kalaya Sibley ’24, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
