Fashion Institute of Technology
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Off-Campus Housing

Quick Stats

Undergrads Living Off Campus 82%
Freshmen Living Off Campus 36%
Average Off-Campus Room & Board $14,890

Best Time to Look for a Place

Although the real estate market stays busy all year long, a lot of people have said that January is the best time to find an apartment.

Popular Areas
  • Brooklyn
  • Chelsea
  • East Village
  • Upper West Side
Average Rents
  • Studio: $1,300
  • 1 BR: $1,500
  • 2 BR: $2,000

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Being the most populated city in America, as well as one of the most expensive, New York City can be almost impossible when it comes to searching for an apartment. For students, costs can be cut by living with roommates; not only is the rent shared, but also utilities and security fees can be split. Having a roommate is an easy way to save, but be prepared for much smaller living spaces.

Although prices may be sky high, some students have found that if you break down the cost of a dorm room plus a meal plan, it is sometimes more beneficial to search for an apartment; it just depends on what is wanted. The prices may vary, but the freedom can sometimes be worth it.

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Off-Campus Housing at Fashion Institute of Technology

marlenamcle

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising '15

3.1
B-

Off-Campus Housing Can Be Pricy and Small

There is one resident hall off campus, but is just a quick 10 minute walk from campus. Other than that, students are basically on their own to find an apartment anywhere in Manhattan or other parts of New York. It's pricy most anywhere, but sometimes one can find a cool studio at a reasonable price!

Mar 16, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Fashion Institute of Technology

annewagoner

Fashion and Apparel Design '14

3.8
B+

It's New York City!

It's New York City! You can find a range of any kind of housing that you want.

Jan 14, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Fashion Institute of Technology

EddiePerez

Fashion and Apparel Design '13

2.3
C

HOUSE LIVING IS EXPENSIVE IN FLORENCE

Florence is the land Agencies that control most likely each apartment in town. They with the help of school do open houses but unfortunatelly we are in so rush that as usual since you are in a different town you dont know very well and here since the service like water, electricy and heat are not subsadice in general the cost of monthly rent is very expensive. There is no way to escape that—it’s Firenze. But in the good side the landlords are really accesible and help as much as they can, providing everything like things for kitchen, furniture, tv, cable or anything else you migth need.

Jan 12, 2012

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User rating for Fashion Institute of Technology - Off-Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

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Facts

Did You Know? FIT allows current students to post off-campus listings into an online database that is only viewable to FIT students.

For Assistance ContactWhat's This?

Residential Life Office
(212) 217-5885
fitinfo@fitnyc.edu
www.fitnyc.edu/offcampushousing

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Name
Kristen Babson
Hometown
Charlotte, NC
Major
Fashion Merchandising Management
Grad Year
2013

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