1-bedroom apartments for rent near colleges in NYC

This page shows 2,044+ 1-bedroom apartments for rent near colleges in NYC. It is meant to help you compare options by neighborhood, price, and building quality, not just by proximity to campus.

With 2,044+ apartments for rent and a median rent of $5,333, you can expect meaningful price differences across neighborhoods and buildings. The same bedroom type can vary a lot based on location, amenities, and lease terms.

Confirm the full monthly cost beyond asking rent, including utilities, broker fees, security deposit, and any application fees. For a 1-bedroom near colleges, also check noise levels, lease start timing, and whether the unit fits your space needs.

Recent inventory is concentrated in East Village with 225+ apartments for rent, Hell's Kitchen with 388+ apartments for rent, Downtown Brooklyn with 312+ apartments for rent, Flatbush with 289+ apartments for rent, and Stuyvesant Town/PCV with 268+ apartments for rent.

Openigloo surfaces building and landlord review signals so you can check rent history, move-in experiences, and building-level issues before you reach out to an agent or apply.

Location, building age, amenities, and lease terms can all move the asking rent. A unit closer to a campus, subway, or newer building may cost more, while older buildings or fewer amenities can lower the price.