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 73–90 of 94 top rated buildings near colleges in Manhattan.

101 West 55 Street
Midtown
888 8 Avenue
Midtown

100 West 26 Street
Chelsea
240 Mercer Street
Greenwich Village
1255 Amsterdam Avenue
Morningside Heights

1 Morningside Drive
Morningside Heights

14 Stuyvesant Oval
Stuyvesant Town/PCV

431 West 37 Street
Hudson Yards

885 Avenue Of The Americas
Midtown South

320 East 46 Street
Turtle Bay

253 West 72 Street
Upper West Side

88 Greenwich Street
Financial District

137 East 38 Street
Murray Hill

99 Battery Place
Battery Park City

301 Elizabeth Street
Noho

519 E 78 St
Lenox Hill
229 West 60 Street
All Upper West Side
333 East 34 Street
Murray Hill
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.