Top rated buildings near colleges in Manhattan
Find top rated buildings near colleges in Manhattan with 94+ buildings right now. This page combines two filters: near-colleges (for close commuter distance) and top rated (for strong Openigloo scores). Openigloo helps you compare buildings using a mix of user experience signals, building details, and open-data indicators where available. Use the building pages to read what people report, check the offer details, and ask tenant-focused questions before you commit.
Top rated buildings near colleges in Manhattan
Showing 19–36 of 94 top rated buildings near colleges in Manhattan.

60 West 23 Street
Flatiron

99 John Street
Fulton/Seaport

300 E 39Th St
Murray Hill

105 Duane Street
Tribeca

94 East 4 Street
East Village
653 East 14 Street
Stuyvesant Town/PCV

19 Dutch Street
Fulton/Seaport

247 East 28 Street
Kips Bay

226 E 70 St
Lenox Hill

155 W 68 St
All Upper West Side

601 West 57 Street
Hell's Kitchen

235 West 56 Street
Midtown

242 West 53 Street
Midtown
630 1 Avenue
Murray Hill
1 Irving Place
Gramercy Park
250 1 Avenue
Stuyvesant Town/PCV

66 West 38 Street
Midtown South

150 East 44 Street
Turtle Bay
What to check before choosing a top rated building near colleges in Manhattan
- Confirm what “near colleges” means for your route: compare actual commute time at move-in start, not just distance.
- Use the “top rated” score as a starting point, then open the latest building pages to see which issues renters mention most.
- Check lease terms and move-in costs for each building (application/holding fees, deposits, broker fees where applicable) before scheduling a viewing.
- If a building is pet-friendly or has amenity rules, verify them in writing—policies can vary by unit type and landlord practice.
- Before signing, confirm building policies that affect daily life: package handling, laundry access, guest rules, and any recurring monthly building fees.