Living on Your Own

For students and scholars who are interested in living off campus, here is information about finding housing in Hoboken and the surrounding area. Resources for finding an apartment include real estate agents, and online rental listings.

Housing in Hoboken & Surrounding Area

Rents are highest in Hoboken and in surrounding cities. The real estate market in this area moves very quickly, so students should be proactive when looking for housing. Most surrounding cities offer public transportation to Hoboken through the PATH, Light Rail, or bus. If you commute by PATH or Light Rail, Stevens offers a free shuttle service to and from campus from each Hoboken station.

Cities Located Near Hoboken

Jersey City
Union City
North Bergen
Weehawken
Secaucus
Bayonne

Using Real Estate Agents or Apartment Finder Services

Real estate agents (also known as realtors) can help you navigate through the process of finding an apartment, but realtors often charge a fee for their service. Realtor fees (sometimes called "broker fees") are usually equivalent to one month's rent or more.

Signing a Lease

It is very important to only sign a lease when you are certain that you want that particular apartment and are willing to rent for the entire duration of the contract (usually 12 months
Sub-leasing is typically only permitted if it is in the contract.
If you are sub-leasing from another individual, your ability to contact the landlord may be affected. In those cases, it can be harder to correct issues with maintenance requests, return of security deposits, etc.
If your landlord requires a letter certifying that you are a Stevens student, please stop by the Office of Graduate Student Affairs (Howe Center - 8th Floor), Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. to pick one up. You will need your student ID number.

Before You Move In

Make sure to have all agreements with the landlord in writing before you move-in, including any repairs that need to be made.
Do a "walk-through" of the apartment with the landlord before you move in to review the condition of the apartment to make sure you are not held responsible for pre-existing damages.
Ensure that you have a proven way to contact the landlord (cell phone, email, etc.) before you move in, in case any problems occur later on.

Safety and Security

Before you sign a lease anywhere, it is very important to consider the safety and security of the apartment, neighborhood, and surrounding area.
Visit the area during the day and at night, to make sure you feel comfortable and safe.
Ask your realtor and/or the neighbors what the area is like and if there are any concerns.
If you plan on walking to campus from the apartment, make sure you do not need to walk through any unsafe areas.
Make sure that the apartment is in a location from which you can safely and easily commute to campus.
Living near PATH stations, Light Rail stations, or Stevens campus shuttle bus stops is a good idea. For maps of these locations, visit the individual websites or look on Google Maps.

Questions?

For questions about housing options, contact the Office of Residence Life via [email protected] or by calling 201.216.5128.

Graduate students should contact the Office of Graduate Student Affairs via email at [email protected] or by calling 201.216.5633.

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Housing in Hoboken & Surrounding Area

Using Real Estate Agents or Apartment Finder Services

Signing a Lease

Before You Move In

Safety and Security

Questions?