Studio apartments for rent near colleges in Manhattan

This page shows 64 studio apartments for rent near colleges in Manhattan. It is meant for renters who want to compare studio options within the borough and filter by practical needs like budget, commute, and building quality.

The median rent is $4,430. Use that as a reference point, but the real move-in cost can be higher once you add utilities, application fees, deposits, or a broker fee.

Look beyond the rent and check the actual layout: where the bed can go, whether the kitchen shares the main room, how much storage exists, and whether the bathroom setup fits your routine.

The latest snapshot shows East Village, Hell's Kitchen, Stuyvesant Town/PCV, Kips Bay, and Yorkville.

Ask about application fees, broker fees, security deposit, lease length, rent payments due at signing, and any move-in or building fees. These can change the true monthly and upfront cost a lot.

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